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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

Graduate and Ph.D. students gathered in Union Square on Nov. 29 to protest the proposed GOP tax reform bill.

Graduate Students Protest Tax Reform

Miranda Levingston and Sakshi Venkatraman November 30, 2017
About 100 graduate and PhD students occupied Union Square Park on Monday to protest the proposed GOP tax reform bill.
NYU Must Stand Behind Its DREAMers

NYU Must Stand Behind Its DREAMers

WSN Editorial Board October 17, 2017
Students were criticized for throwing the Anti-Hate Rally on Tuesday by university administrators and faculty. It seems, however, the latter were the ones that overreacted. The rally was concise and peaceful and nothing beyond the scope of the racist message, that incited the manifestation.
Measures for Reducing Tuition Not Affordable Within Students’ Lifestyles

Measures for Reducing Tuition Not Affordable Within Students’ Lifestyles

WSN Editorial Board September 12, 2017
If Hamilton truly wants to make NYU accessible to more people, he should work to lower tuition instead of focusing on obscure policies that will not really help anyone.
A Post-Scarcity Society is Possible

A Post-Scarcity Society is Possible

Dylan Smith, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Post-scarcity is a hypothetical economy in which most goods can be produced in great abundance with minimal human labor needed. The misconception is that this concept is a fantasy when in reality the material conditions necessary for this type of society already exist.
NYU’s Role in Gentrification

NYU’s Role in Gentrification

WSN Editorial Board February 6, 2017
While it is tempting to take a hard line for or against gentrification, it is important to acknowledge both the progressive changes and harmful effects in order to strike a balance that helps everyone.
The Bob Moses duo, who recently performed at Terminal 5 in NYC, explores a mixture of music genres in their own dark, romantic style.

Bob Moses: Fresh NYC Music Faces

Carter Shelter, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Local duo Bob Moses proved at their concert at Terminal 5 last week that electronic musicians can create bombastic, interactive shows just as well as any four-piece rock group.
Andrew Hamilton must continue hugging legacy

Andrew Hamilton must continue hugging legacy

J-Sex Appreciation Club March 31, 2015
Hamilton will need a novel approach to physical contact with students if he is to match Sexton's popularity.

Necessity defense necessary for Flood Wall Street 11

WSN Editorial Board March 4, 2015

The Flood Wall Street 11, a group of protesters who refused to plead guilty to charges of disorderly conduct during the Flood Wall Street demonstrations on September 22, could...

 Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced housing plans.

De Blasio confronts city housing shortage

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor February 3, 2015
Mayor de Blasio makes an effort to provide affordable housing to residents.
Obama must act on immigration reform

Obama must act on immigration reform

April 8, 2014
President Barack Obama should use his authority to put an end to unreasonable deportation for minor offenses.
U.S. should set example for Uganda

U.S. should set example for Uganda

February 18, 2014
Obama's stance on same-sex marriage should be uniform.
Court ruling opportunity for NYU

Court ruling opportunity for NYU

January 29, 2014
Mills' ruling provides the university with more time to negotiate with certain faculty.