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

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

Washington Square News

Political Satire Needs to Provide Substance With Laughs

Political Satire Needs to Provide Substance With Laughs

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer December 6, 2016
A good political satirist is able to use comedy to highlight the important parts of the news by knowing what to mock and what to take seriously, and in so doing they are able to make their message that much more impactful.
Inaccurate Medical Journalism Produces False Positives

Inaccurate Medical Journalism Produces False Positives

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
People with limited health literacy skills are often misinformed about the body and of disease, leading to a misunderstanding of the relationship between lifestyle factors like diet and exercise and various health outcomes.
What’s Bad for America is Bad for Journalism

What’s Bad for America is Bad for Journalism

WSN Editorial Board March 22, 2016
The rampant corporate influence on news coverage this election cycle threatens the integrity of journalism and American democracy.
Clinton's Campaign Belongs in the '60s

Clinton’s Campaign Belongs in the ’60s

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton's campaign has failed to resonate with millennials, and instead goes straight over their heads. She'd be better suited for the 1960s.

Stylish courses to spice up your semester

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
The top spring 2016 courses for the studying fashionista.