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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

College Democrats, Republicans talk immigration, education

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor October 9, 2015
The NYU College Democrats and Republicans hold their fall debate on the topics of Economics of Immigration and School Vouchers.
Stereotypes about math detrimental to women’s success

Stereotypes about math detrimental to women’s success

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist October 24, 2014

It is often assumed that women are bad at math. Women are told time and time again that they are genetically disadvantaged in quantitative fields. This view is dangerously wrong....

Neglecting core subjects fails students

Neglecting core subjects fails students

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 16, 2014
By negating core subjects, colleges deny students the crucial opportunity to receive a formal education in these essential areas.
Vittorio's Razor: European nations should embrace EU membership and the Euro

Vittorio’s Razor: European nations should embrace EU membership and the Euro

April 17, 2014
The Euro and the European Union became scapegoats on which blame was projected for political and economic difficulties.
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Experts elucidate Bitcoin currency

April 8, 2014
NYU's School of Law hosted the Digital Currency Conference, which explored the digital currency Bitcoin and its future.
Student poet wins publishing deal

Student poet wins publishing deal

April 3, 2014
CAS sophomore Moumita Basuroychowdhury recently published her first book of poetry, "Live Nude."
NYU, Princeton professors pen income analysis paper

NYU, Princeton professors pen income analysis paper

March 25, 2014
NYU and Princeton economics professors published research that found many middle-class families in America are living on a paycheck-to-paycheck basis, which is usually associated with low-income families.
WSN sits down with OECD deputy head

WSN sits down with OECD deputy head

March 5, 2014
DeBoer discusses Student Ambassadorship program.
Harry's Take: U.S. obligated to step up in Puerto Rican crisis

Harry’s Take: U.S. obligated to step up in Puerto Rican crisis

February 24, 2014
Puerto Rico is too big to fail.
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Panelists consider problems, progress of Israeli society

December 3, 2013
The Center on Law and Security hosted a panel discussion last night on the political climate of Israel.
Berlusconi leaving politics will not help Italy

Berlusconi leaving politics will not help Italy

November 12, 2013
Silvio Berlusconi is politically weak, but the Italian government and economy require much more to become stronger.
NYU is symbol of corporate attack on education

NYU is symbol of corporate attack on education

April 3, 2013
The business concept of efficiency, when applied to educational institutions, harms students while benefiting the administrators.