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

Washington Square News

Fraternities Must Be Held Accountable

Fraternities Must Be Held Accountable

WSN Editorial Board September 25, 2017
Racist incidents are too common in college campuses — including here at NYU — and it is time administrators be more active in its awareness and consequential elimination.
Feminism on a College Campus

Feminism on a College Campus

Lara Dreux, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Feminism should benefit both men and women, as it aims to promote equality among genders.
HB 51 Deters Campus Assault Reports

HB 51 Deters Campus Assault Reports

WSN Editorial Board April 3, 2017
Supporters of this new bill — which many have compared to the philosophies of Education Secretary Betsy Devoss — say it will protect people from being falsely accused. In reality, it sets a dangerous precedent which would ultimately discourage victims of sexual assault from reporting such incidents.
Better Education Responsible for Political Correctness

Better Education Responsible for Political Correctness

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor February 21, 2017
Just as a doctor learns to call what is often called the funny bone the ulnar nerve, educated people learn that the veil often worn by Muslim women is a hijab, not a funny scarf.
The Mental Climate on a Sprawling Campus

The Mental Climate on a Sprawling Campus

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 14, 2016

Anna Letson To someone outside the school, mentioning the words “mental health” and “NYU” in the same breath might evoke memories of news headlines from the early 2000s,...

College drinking about safety, not prohibition

College drinking about safety, not prohibition

WSN Editorial Board October 26, 2015
Universities need to understand the reality that students are going to drink no matter what. Drinking policies need to teach students how to drink rather than futilely attempting to stamp it out.
Assault survivor, New York Magazine editor encourage activism

Assault survivor, New York Magazine editor encourage activism

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor November 11, 2014
Experts and activists discussed rape culture on college campuses and the Roman poem "The Rape of Lucrece".

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Modern Love and Dating

October 5, 2014

October 5, 2014 Staff Columnist Lena Rawley and Contributing Columnist Richard Shu discuss love and dating on college campuses. The video is moderated by Deputy Editor Omar...