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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

President-elect, Donald Trump, proposed many ideas during his presidential campaign, but due to their equivocation on the major issues, here are the top 6 that will impact NYU students.

How Will Trump’s Policies Affect You? We Broke It Down

A look at Trump's policies on race, taxes, international relations, healthcare and education.
Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

WSN Staff October 31, 2016
Our staff felt some bad vibes this week from the music industry, healthcare providers and umbrella-wielding New Yorkers. Read their takes below.
Single Payer Healthcare Blazes Trail While Remaining A Practical Option

Single Payer Healthcare Blazes Trail While Remaining A Practical Option

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer February 3, 2016
Single-payer health care has been plagued by misinformation, but a close examination of its promised reforms shows that it is the logical step forward.
NYU's first Healthcare Innovation Makerthon Conference was held this weekend and was a collaboration between the NYU School of Medicine and the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute.

NYU to host first healthcare makerthon over weekend

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
NYU is kicking off it's first Healthcare Innovation Makerthon this weekend to find solutions to the biggest problems in healthcare today.
Privacy loss, price discounts do not mix

Privacy loss, price discounts do not mix

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor April 13, 2015
Insurance companies monetizing customer's private data is part of a dangerous trend of businesses profiting off of the private data of their customers.
NY state physician ratings site necessary

NY state physician ratings site necessary

Tess Woosley, Opinion Editor March 3, 2015
NY State physician rating website should be improved, not shut down.
Harry's Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

Harry’s Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

March 30, 2014
The first lady's office is stuck in the past.
States should increase focus on mental illness

States should increase focus on mental illness

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist December 2, 2013
The recent stabbing of Virginia senator Creigh Deeds by his mentally ill son, who was turned away from a hospital because of a lack of psychiatric beds, brings to light the insufficient funding of state mental healthcare systems nationwide.
Obamacare website glitches do not reflect problems in the law

Obamacare website glitches do not reflect problems in the law

October 21, 2013
The technical problems of Obama’s health care website are not emblematic of the Affordable Care Act’s system of providing medical coverage.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Patients wrongly see antibiotics as quick fix

October 10, 2013
In some medical cases, no fancy prescription drugs are needed, but a happy dose of patience will do the trick.