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

Washington Square News

An aerial view of a rendering of Governors Island with various structures surrounded by trees and vegetation, with the skyline of New York City across the water.

NYU named partner in Governors Island climate center project

Students and faculty will have access to classrooms, laboratories and other spaces at the newly announced New York Climate Exchange, set to open on Governors Island in 2028.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor April 25, 2023

NYU will partner with a new $700 million international climate research center on Governors Island, alongside several other universities across the country. Students, faculty and...

A monochromatic headshot of Molly Neuman.

Q&A: Molly Neuman, from Bratmobile drummer to Riot grrrl legend & music business innovator

WSN spoke with Molly Neuman about Bratmobile, “riot grrrl” fanzine, diversity in the music scene and the current state of reproductive rights in America.
Clara Scholl, Contributing Writer May 4, 2022

The story of riot grrrl would be incomplete without Molly Neuman and Bratmobile, an American punk band active in the ’90s. Not only did they pioneer the movement, but also...

Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs

Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs

Recent tensions sparked between the United States and Iran will threaten the mental and physical state of Iraqi women and girls.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2020

Since the 1980s, the United States has continued to meddle in Iraq and Iran. The constant invasions, coup d’etats and forced instillations of Western principles of government...

Stan Lee. (via facebook.com)

Celebrities and Students Remember Superhero of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee

Lee created iconic characters like Spider-man, Thor and Black Panther.
Britney Omene, Contributing Writer November 14, 2018
Lee created iconic characters like Spider-man, Thor and Black Panther.
Lily Allen performing at Terminal 5 last Saturday.

Britain’s Bad Girl Lily Allen Takes on Terminal 5

Penina Warren, Contributing Writer October 23, 2018

Lily Allen — the fearless voice of a generation of women who have no issue being just as raunchy as the boys — is all grown up. Though Britain’s beloved bad girl and...

Elian Gonzalez, the subject of the Tribeca Film Festival documentary "Elian," becomes torn between his homeland of Cuba and the United States in a bitter geopolitical debate.

Tribeca 2017: ‘Elian’ Recounts the U.S.-Cuba Showdown Over a 5-Year-Old Boy

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor May 1, 2017
Debuting at the Tribeca Film Festival, "Elian" depicts the international custody battle over 5-year-old Cuban Elian Gonzalez, which made for a showdown between the United States and Cuba.
Obama’s Mosque Visit Too Little, Too Late

Obama’s Mosque Visit Too Little, Too Late

WSN Editorial Board February 4, 2016
If any president is going to make meaningful progress for social justice in the United States, they must insist on that progress wholeheartedly, whether politically expedient or not.
Electoral college stymies democracy

Electoral college stymies democracy

Max Schachere, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
The electoral college is an obstacle for modern democracy and the proper enfranchisement of all voters. The state a voter resides in should have no bearing on how much their vote matters.
Politicians are leaders, not saints

Politicians are leaders, not saints

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Politicians should be seen as humans, and their vices do not preclude them from public life.

Success of Obamacare contingent on youth

April 2, 2014
Young Americans — who remain largely uninsured — still approve of Obamacare.
Midterm campaigning reflects political hypocrisy

Midterm campaigning reflects political hypocrisy

April 2, 2014
Compromise can only occur if representatives articulate consistent beliefs that benefit citizens.