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

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

Washington Square News

Activism Is Still Important Under Trump Presidency

Activism Is Still Important Under Trump Presidency

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer Jan 26, 2017
Trump has shown he will remain consistent with his promises, which means his opposition must as well.
Everyone Should Be Taking Advantage of NYU’s Mental Health Services

Everyone Should Be Taking Advantage of NYU’s Mental Health Services

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer Jan 24, 2017
Taken with the fact that 20% of young adults worldwide suffer from some sort of mental illness, it is clear that NYU students suffering from mental illness should take full advantage of the many wellness services available on campus.
Campaign Gear as Abysmal as Actual Election

Campaign Gear as Abysmal as Actual Election

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor Jan 23, 2017
After a tumultuous and emotionally taxing election cycle—to say the least—one often overlooked, yet nearly as abhorrent feature of this most recent ordeal was the absolutely subpar and unacceptable campaign gear that was seen sported by the many supporters of each candidate.
Spring Welcome Week Falls Short of Fall’s

Spring Welcome Week Falls Short of Fall’s

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor Jan 23, 2017
The purpose of the lengthy welcome week is to “kick start the new semester,” but do students need over 200 events, spanning across four weeks, to do so?
Lift Your Elevator Experience with Simple Conversation

Lift Your Elevator Experience with Simple Conversation

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor Jan 23, 2017
Everyone could take advantage of this time to meet new people, but instead it seems as though there is an unwritten rule that talking on elevators is forbidden.
Unpaid Internships Are Not Worth It

Unpaid Internships Are Not Worth It

Connor Borden, Staff Writer Jan 23, 2017
Before committing to a mediocre internship that does not pay, students may want to consider the true cost.
Hearing Hamilton Face Up to Diversity Is Heartening

Hearing Hamilton Face Up to Diversity Is Heartening

WSN Editorial Board Dec 2, 2016
The idealistic views espoused by Hamilton in his early remarks have now been supplemented with concrete and practical solutions.
Staff Rants: Nov. 15-28

Staff Rants: Nov. 15-28

WSN Staff Nov 29, 2016
Come one! Come some! Watch the stresses of daily life explode in the faces of our underpaid staff! For just the price of a yearly salary at WSN, experience the 9th wonder of the world: Staff Rants!
President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

WSN Editorial Board Nov 28, 2016
Rather than commit simply to abstract ideas like affordability and diversity, where it is difficult to gauge success, Hamilton ought to set up more easily achievable benchmarks so that the NYU community can watch the progress as it happens.
Dude, Where’s My Grade?

Dude, Where’s My Grade?

Andrew Heying, Contributing Writer Nov 28, 2016
While college grading is obviously completely different, knowing where a student stands is still extremely important for their learning process.
Flipped Classrooms Are a Flop

Flipped Classrooms Are a Flop

Phoebe Kuo, Staff Writer Nov 21, 2016
The flipped classroom style has become a popular teaching method. While this sounds like a good thing, it can reduce the quality of education received by students.
International Students Should Be Engaged in American Politics

International Students Should Be Engaged in American Politics

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer Nov 21, 2016
While international students are only here, theoretically, to get an education, they should be aware and critical of American politics and they should protest.

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