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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

[UPDATE] ‘Ban the Box’ scores victory with New York City law

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 3, 2015
A law that went into effect last week will prevent NYC employers from asking about past criminal convictions until the final stages of the hiring process.
New York City should follow England’s example, charge for plastic bags

New York City should follow England’s example, charge for plastic bags

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
New York City should consider setting a charge for plastic bags, because both the economy and the environment would benefit.
Vaughn Hunt, Danny Gomez, Kevin Walker and Sean Fahey of the band,  Acid Dad, consider their music to be the #psych-punk genre.

You should know about NYU band Acid Dad

Francisco Navas and E.R. Pulgar October 25, 2015
WSN sat down with Acid Dad, a psych-punk band founded by three NYU students, to discuss their genre, the band's future and how the band deals with being professional musicians and college students at the same time.
Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Emily Fong, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Fans must try to avoid being overly invasive.
Celebrities should not ignore fans

Celebrities should not ignore fans

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 5, 2015
Don't be afraid to ask a celebrity for a photo or a bit of conversation. Meeting with them is just part of the New York experience.

Artist draws attention to drone strike casualties

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
An artist set up red cups in Washington Square Park to represent those killed in drone strikes in countries in the Middle East.

Journalism students to cover papal visit with social media app

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
NYU's journalism school is teaming up with social multimedia app Evrybit to broadcast the Pope's visit to New York City.
Taxi medallion system needs overhaul

Taxi medallion system needs overhaul

WSN Editorial Board September 8, 2015
Uber may bring a welcome and deserved disruption to the taxi medallion service in NYC.

Obscene MTA ads relatively minor problem

WSN Editorial Board April 14, 2015
Subway advertisements do not need to be completely child friendly, but should be used well.
 Steinhardt’s Educational Leadership Program hosts a panel on the challenges of early childhood education in New York City.

Panelists analyze child care in NYC

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
The NYU Steinhardt hosted a panel on the promise and challenges of early childhood policy in New York City.

Report: homeless rates increased

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
The Coalition for the Homeless released their State of the Homeless report for NYC, showing that more children than ever are sleeping in homeless shelters.
Police officers stand in Times Square following the Eric Garner decision.

NYPD redesigns stop-and-frisk

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor March 5, 2015
The NYPD announced procedural changes to their stop-and-frisk policy.