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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

Drone regulation measures a step forward

Drone regulation measures a step forward

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
The FAA must move swiftly in order to prevent a serious drone incident.
Henry Nass sitting in on a pitch meeting at the WSN office on Feb 8.

The Curious Case of Henry E. Nass

John Ambrosio, Assistant Managing Editor February 17, 2015
The arrival of a mysterious coded message at the WSN offices led to weeks of speculation, research and, finally, an unexpected announcement.
Scientific academia must acknowledge students

Scientific academia must acknowledge students

Tess Woosley, Deputy Opinion Editor October 16, 2014
In order for today's students to truly benefit from increasingly open publication opportunities and online resources, they need funding for their ideas.
From left to right: Michael Waldman, Alex Wagner, Robert George and David Corn discuss the lack of enthusiasm for the upcoming elections.

Midterms, Obama’s record debated

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2014
An event was held on Oct. 14 to discuss the importance of the upcoming midterm elections.
Political dynasties will lead until voted out

Political dynasties will lead until voted out

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 30, 2014
It shouldn't be a surprise to voters that the presumed frontrunners of the 2016 president election are a Clinton and a Bush - they keep the family in.
Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2014
The bursting student loan debt bubble equates to far more than partisan divides for students and families across the nation, including many on this campus.
Columbine anniversary should inspire revisitation of gun laws

Columbine anniversary should inspire revisitation of gun laws

April 20, 2014
Congress should commit itself to gun reform before more Americans are harmed by inaction.
E-cigarette commercials for children must stop

E-cigarette commercials for children must stop

April 15, 2014
Limiting e-cigarette advertisements is a justified and reasonable measure in ensuring that they are used in ways that best promote public health.
courtesy of Anaz Uddin

Fraternity encourages NYU to donate for Alzheimer’s research

March 5, 2014
Seth Rogen spoke on Capitol Hill on Feb. 26 about the limited funding the government provides for Alzheimer's research.
Hagel makes responsible proposals for military

Hagel makes responsible proposals for military

February 25, 2014
Congress must follow Hagel's suggested spending on defense.
Stricter sanctions against Iran infringes on human rights

Stricter sanctions against Iran infringes on human rights

November 22, 2013
Toughening U.S. sanctions against Iran would not only thwart peace talks, but would also backslide on human rights efforts in a country already lacking the humanitarian aid it needs.
Senate Democrats should apply nuclear option in face of Republican obstructionism

Senate Democrats should apply nuclear option in face of Republican obstructionism

November 20, 2013
Following Senate Republicans' third consecutive filibuster of an Obama-appointed judicial nominee, it is time for Democrats to strip the obstructionist party of the power to stop a yes-no vote.