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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Exam stress relief falls on both students, university

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 7, 2014
Strategies for anxiety-management are life skills that need to be drawn upon, now during midterms, again during final exams and in future stressful situations.

NYC’s Silicon Alley must include women

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 6, 2014
NYC's Silicon Alley could be a more welcoming place for women in the tech industry.

NY needs medical marijuana waiver

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 2, 2014
The federal government should consider NY state needs for medical marijuana.

NYU must ensure policies are applied

WSN Editorial Board October 1, 2014
NYU's new policies and practices on sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking are a step in the right direction. However, NYU must remain dedicated to upholding these policies if it wants to have a serious impact on sexual misconduct.

New Yorkers’ fear of ISIS misguided

WSN Editorial Board September 30, 2014
The NYPD has taken strong security measures to protect New Yorkers from feared ISIS attack.

‘In and of the city’ mantra compromised

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board September 29, 2014
NYU must integrate the wishes of the NYC community if it is to remain “in and of the city.”

New York could be environmental leader

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board September 24, 2014
Global climate change has been a hot issue at the United Nations conference. De Blasio presented at the UN about climate change where he presented his administrations plan to tackle NYC emissions. If this plan is followed, New York will help lead the way in cutting greenhouse emissions in the US.

Feminism thrives at NYU, not elsewhere

WSN Editorial Board September 23, 2014
Feminism will prevail only if those who support the cause do their part to spread it.

People’s Climate March truly for the people

WSN Editorial Board September 22, 2014
People's Climate March successful in conveying message.

NYU community must step up in Sexton replacement search

WSN Editorial Board September 18, 2014
NYU students, staff, and faculty need to voice their opinions on the type of President they want next.

NYC smoking rates rise as budgets fall

WSN Editorial Board September 17, 2014
The smoking rate in NY has risen over the past year.

Textbooks must be affordable, accessible

WSN Editorial Board September 16, 2014
Textbooks are an added college expense. Faculty can do something to help alleviate the burden.