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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

NYU Should Reevaluate the LS Program

NYU Should Reevaluate the LS Program

WSN Editorial Board February 14, 2017
NYU claims that its Liberal Studies program provides students with a well-rounded liberal arts education, while also allowing them to explore other areas of interest. In reality, LS plagues students with endless core classes that leave very little room for classes that do not directly count towards their major.
Reply to LS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group

Reply to LS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group

Michael Rectenwald February 6, 2017
In response to the Liberal Studies Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workforce, NYU Professor Michael Rectenwald explains why the Social Justice Warrior ideology should be expunged, both within the university and beyond it.
Many students are choosing to wear their hearts on their sleeves in support of fellow classmates who feel like there's no one safe to turn to.

Safety Pin: The New Symbol of Solidarity

Ali Webb, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
Safety pins as symbols of solidarity have made its way on to the clothes of NYU students.
Michael Rectenwald, Liberal Studies clinical assistant professor, has been condemned and punished by members of the department for his controversial @antipcnyuprof twitter account.

Anti-PC NYU Professor Is Now Promoted

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor November 18, 2016
Michael Rectenwald, known as "Deplorable NYU Professor," has been given full professorship.
Michael Rectenwald, Liberal Studies clinical assistant professor, has been condemned and punished by members of the department for his controversial @antipcnyuprof twitter account.

University Gives Anti PC Professor Ultimatum on Paid Leave

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor November 3, 2016
The controversy between NYU and Michael Rectenwald, better known by his Twitter alias Deplorable NYU Prof continues after his Washington Post op-ed.
Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

WSN Editorial Board October 31, 2016
Rectenwald’s conduct was inappropriate, but the school’s rash decision to put him on ice has potentially far-reaching consequences.
Finn Harries recently spoke to NYU students on the ins and outs of running his Jack’s Gap Youtube Channel.

YouTube personality Finn Harries attracts students to media event

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer November 29, 2015
The Global Media and Creative Production Club hosted a Q&A session with Finn Harries from the Jack’s Gap YouTube Channel.

LS class turns cookbooks into learning opportunity

Tejas A. Sawant, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
Register now for LS class that takes you inside unique cookbook collection in Bobst.

LS must clarify goals to reduce student confusion

WSN Editorial Board April 30, 2015
NYU should work to alleviate the stigma that some Liberal Studies students feel.
Kogon conducted a study which showed that LS students feel inferior to other NYU students.

Study: LS students feel stigmatized

Marita Vlachou and Alanna Bayarin April 26, 2015
A study conducted by an NYU student revealed that students in the Liberal Studies program feel inferior to other students.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Advising, course issues arise during registration

Marilyn La Jeunesse, Contributing Writer April 29, 2014
As students are registering for classes this week they are dealing with advising, credits and major requirement issues.
Justin Lanier/WSN

Day in the life: Sasha Sharova

November 7, 2013
There is no rest for LS sophomore Sasha Sharova who juggles work, ballet, acting, writing and classes.