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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

DNA Collection Program Demonizes Migrants

DNA Collection Program Demonizes Migrants

Americans must recognize that the new U.S. immigration policy of DNA collection is a racist step toward genetic mass surveillance.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor October 7, 2019

Soon, U.S. immigration officials will be allowed to start collecting DNA samples of detained migrants. Supporters of this argue that the program is necessary to find people posing...

Earl Sweatshirt performs a show at Irving Plaza on March 30. (via Facebook)

Earl Sweatshirt ‘Fires Up’ Irving Plaza

The artist played his first New York City show in two years.
Kamau Littletree Holston, Contributing Writer April 7, 2019

Thebe Kgositsile, better known as Earl Sweatshirt, returned to New York City Saturday to put on an unforgettable sold-out show at Irving Plaza, his first concert in the city in...

James Watson is facing backlash from his derogatory comments about African-American people, women and obese people.

DNA Discoverer’s Lecture Canceled Following Controversial Comments

Veronika Jelenik, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
NYU students protested against James Watson, one of the discoverers of DNA, speaking at Langone.
Ward Pettibone for WSN

Prof explains genetics, Bigfoot

Claire Scimeca, Contributing Writer May 1, 2014
Todd Disotell, a biological anthropologist who focuses on primate and human evolution, gave a talk on the search for elusive creatures.
Shawn Paik/WSN

CAS sophomore’s app presents alternative to flash cards

February 18, 2014
An NYU student designed an iPhone app to teach users vocabulary.