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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

14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

14 years on, U.S. must revise foreign policy in Middle East

Patrick Seaman, Contributing writer September 10, 2015
The US must revisit its foreign policy as it arms "moderate" Syrian rebels.
Military alone will not stop terrorism

Military alone will not stop terrorism

Kenny Kyunghoon Lee, Contributing Columnist April 7, 2015
Military intervention must be accompanied by political reforms in order to curb terrorism.

Iraqi ambassador discusses military, ISIS

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer March 1, 2015
An ambassador and a Pulitzer Prize winner discussed the legacy of the war with Iraq, ISIS and the Middle East.
Harold Koh, right, spoke with Ryan Goodman on a number of topics including the Forever War and his role in the Obama Administration.

Former legal adviser talks Gitmo, ISIL

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer February 12, 2015
The former Legal Adviser of the U.S. Department of State talked about how ISIL can be fought.
 Subway security unlikely to stop attack

Subway security unlikely to stop attack

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist October 15, 2014
The presence of highly armed officers can impinge on personal freedom and waste resources while offering no benefit.
NYU Reacts to ISIS Subway Threat

NYU Reacts to ISIS Subway Threat

Daniel Cole, Video Editor October 6, 2014

Commuting to campus among the heightened security measures employed in the MTA subway system, NYU students give their opinion on the city's reaction to the ISIS threat. Filmed...

iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist October 6, 2014
Apple’s encryptions put more power in the hands of the people by letting individuals assess the balance of privacy and protection alongside the consequences the iPhone 6 has.
NYU Reacts: ISIS security threat

NYU Reacts: ISIS security threat

Christine Park, Staff Writer September 30, 2014
NYU students react to the ISIS threats for terrorist attack in the NYC subways.

New Yorkers’ fear of ISIS misguided

WSN Editorial Board September 30, 2014
The NYPD has taken strong security measures to protect New Yorkers from feared ISIS attack.
NYU, Barnard and Columbia join in Middle East panel

NYU, Barnard and Columbia join in Middle East panel

Arsh Harjani, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
Coverage of a Panel Discussion held at NYU in response to the growing threat ISIS poses to the international community.
Obama fails to comprehend Iraq instability

Obama fails to comprehend Iraq instability

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Columnist September 16, 2014
It appears Obama is repeating his predecessor's mistakes in Iraq.