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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

Texas law discriminates against religious minorities

December 10, 2013
The Texas 'Merry Christmas' law unfairly favors the Christian majority.
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Steinhardt prof. calls for early childhood development in UN report

September 26, 2013
Steinhardt professor Hirokazu Yoshikawa wants the UN to focus on promoting early childhood development.
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Law School hosts humane education conference

September 23, 2013
On UN World Peace Day, the NYU School of Law invited experts and scholars to discuss humane education.
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Gallatin sophomore serves on high school board of trustees

August 25, 2013
Peter Mountanos was elected to the Wantagh Board of Education in his hometown barely a year after he graduated from high school himself.
Common Core standards in New York State not benefitting children

Common Core standards in New York State not benefitting children

May 2, 2013
The state needs to think long and hard about how they can benefit students in the long run without hurting them in the short run.
Dream jobs come at cost for young professionals

Dream jobs come at cost for young professionals

March 4, 2013
Young professionals are struggling with working jobs they love at the price of less pay.
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Bloomberg releases controversial budget proposal

February 11, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg released his final budget proposal to mixed reactions from pundits.
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Teacher evaluation stalemate continues despite rising stakes

February 6, 2013
The New York City loses millions as a result of teacher evaluation dissension.

Doctorates becoming assets in political world

January 30, 2013
The rising importance of doctorates in the professional arena.
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10 Weeks Later: The East Harlem News is Born!

December 20, 2012
This semester, the Washington Square News partnered with a group of 6th grade journalists from Isaac Newton Middle School to produce a community newspaper — the East Harlem News. Enjoy!
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School district's blaming of sexual abuse victim is misuse of power

November 8, 2012
California school district's accusation of a former student's claim of sexual abuse reveals an immoral system.

Broader education necessary for art schools

November 7, 2012
An arts only education is too insular to fully educate a college student.