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

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Hate crimes against Asian Americans deserve better media coverage

Hate crimes against Asian Americans deserve better media coverage

The coverage of the Atlanta killings alludes to a broader issue in reporting on hate crimes against Asian Americans.
WSN Editorial Board March 22, 2021

Earlier this week, eight people tragically lost their lives in an Atlanta-area massage business shooting rampage. Six of the victims were women of Asian descent and the killer...

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Respond to Negative News, Don’t Ignore It

News may be negative, but it’s important we pay attention to the world around us and respond to its problems, not sink into privileged ignorance.
Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer November 8, 2019

I recently asked a friend if she’d read an article I had written for WSN and she told me that she doesn’t read the news — it’s too negative, she said, and it always has...

The Analog Issue

The Analog Issue

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor November 6, 2017
Despite advances in technology, analog mediums are still treasured today.

Student papers foster discussion

WSN Editorial Board January 26, 2015
Student newspapers provide a discussion forum for the campus.
Courtesy of El Diario La Prensa

‘Headlines’ exhibit represents Hispanic New Yorkers’ history

September 30, 2013
"In the Headlines: Hispanic New Yorker, 1980-2000," is being presented at the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center.
Francis Poon/WSN

10 Weeks Later: The East Harlem News is Born!

December 20, 2012
This semester, the Washington Square News partnered with a group of 6th grade journalists from Isaac Newton Middle School to produce a community newspaper — the East Harlem News. Enjoy!
Learning how to interview: Citizen Schools Week 2

Learning how to interview: Citizen Schools Week 2

October 23, 2012
East Harlem News journalists learn how to interview during their second week.
What's a Byline? - A Warm Welcome to East Harlem News!

What’s a Byline? – A Warm Welcome to East Harlem News!

October 11, 2012

What an excellent question! But before I answer it, let me first explain what all this is. This semester, the Washington Square News is working with Citizen Schools, a nonprofit...