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

Washington Square News

Cuomo Can’t Order Homelessness Off the Street

Cuomo Can’t Order Homelessness Off the Street

January 27, 2016
The governor should take care not to pat himself on the back for this singular effort, which does not address the main causes of homelessness and only forces the most underprivileged and neglected into bad conditions.

Cuomo comes to NYU, talks climate change, universities

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer October 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo spoke about climate change at an event at NYU on Friday evening.

McDonald’s should take a wage hike

WSN Editorial Board April 5, 2015
McDonald's recent wage increases are encouraging, but not enough to increase quality of life for minimum wage workers.
Policymakers must shift focus outside classroom

Policymakers must shift focus outside classroom

Kenny Kyunghoon Lee, Contributing Columnist April 2, 2015
To improve NY public schools, policymakers should focus on improving the socioeconomic factors that contribute to school performance, rather than cracking down on teachers.

Cuomo ethics reforms costly but worthwhile

WSN Editorial Board March 31, 2015
Ethics measures in recently announced NY State Cuomo budget are a welcome reform in a state plagued with corruption.
NY must raise age of criminal responsibility

NY must raise age of criminal responsibility

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor March 30, 2015
Gov. Cuomo's proposal to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 is a step in the right direction.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at NYU Law about his plans not to approve the 2015 New York State budget. Cuomo addressed the public’s distrust in the government and emphasized transparency.

Cuomo calls for transparent legislators in speech at NYU Law

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor February 3, 2015
Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke on his new policy about transparency with legislators' outside income.

Heavy-handed blizzard response justified

WSN Editorial Board January 29, 2015
Reaction to blizzard justified despite underwhelming outcome.
Winter storm Juno falls on Washington Square Park.

[UPDATE] Classes after 4 p.m. today and all-day Tuesday canceled due to severe winter storm

News Team January 26, 2015
NYU announced this afternoon that classes after 4:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 will be canceled.
Cuomo victorious, re-elected as governor

Cuomo victorious, re-elected as governor

News Desk November 5, 2014
Coverage of the 2014 midterm elections and the viewing parties hosted by NYU College Democrats and Republicans.

Quarantine of aid workers reprehensible

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 27, 2014
In establishing their quarantine policy, Cuomo and Christie made an ill-informed choice that contradicts medical expertise.
Gun control efforts too limited in scope

Gun control efforts too limited in scope

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer October 23, 2014
Gun control should extend beyond limitations on those with diagnosed mental health issues.