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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

Bias Response Line Unresponsive

Bias Response Line Unresponsive

WSN Editorial Board January 29, 2018
The Bias Response Line should be more transparent about its reports and reaffirm its commitment to inclusivity.
De Blasio’s Columbus Conundrum

De Blasio’s Columbus Conundrum

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2018
De Blasio's decision to leave the Christopher Columbus monument and add an indigenous peoples' monument strikes a compromise on a controversial subject.
Do More for Women, NYU

Do More for Women, NYU

WSN Editorial Board January 24, 2018
NYU must ensure that women are not discouraged from pursuing their desired majors by working towards eliminating biases within fields.
Why Spring Semester is the Worst

Why Spring Semester is the Worst

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor January 24, 2018
It is usually expected that with the new semester, and the new year, comes a refreshed attitude to tackle obstacles such as courses, internships and research. However, students’ motivation during the spring semester will never measure up to that of the fall.
‘Black Mirror’ Obscures Women’s Health Care

‘Black Mirror’ Obscures Women’s Health Care

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor January 22, 2018
Even though it is a fictional show, the producers of "Black Mirror" should be conscious of the implications of this conflation during a political period where women’s healthcare is constantly under attack.
A Chilly Future for the Winter Olympics

A Chilly Future for the Winter Olympics

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor January 22, 2018
Problems facing these Olympics stretch beyond diplomatic tiffs and scandals. In conjunction with the increasingly unreasonable cost of hosting and ticket sales far undershooting projections, this Winter Olympic Games is simply not worth the trouble.
New Year, Same Me

New Year, Same Me

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer January 22, 2018
Everyone has their own reasons for dissolving their resolutions, but the primary reason that most resolutions are not met lies in the concept of New Year’s resolutions because they are not feasible.
Cold? Doesn’t Mean You Should Give Classes the Cold Shoulder

Cold? Doesn’t Mean You Should Give Classes the Cold Shoulder

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer January 22, 2018
Save the fun for later, cover thyself and go to classes to win early in the game.
Underground Nude Sharing Website Must be Taken Down

Underground Nude Sharing Website Must be Taken Down

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor December 5, 2017
The link had brought me to a secret website that boys were using to exchange explicit photographs of high school and college girls.
Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need

Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer December 5, 2017
NYU’s annual Legislative Day, however, has placed an abrupt and unexpected change to those schedules, and is ultimately more of an inconvenience rather than the blessing that NYU attempts to pass it off as.
Another Perspective on the Holidays

Another Perspective on the Holidays

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer December 4, 2017
So, next time you ask someone how they celebrated Christmas, take a moment and realize that maybe they don’t view the holidays the same way as you do.
$70K Is Enough for Rat-Free Dining Halls

$70K Is Enough for Rat-Free Dining Halls

WSN Editorial Board December 4, 2017
A presence of mice, filth flies, and hot food held at less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit, was discovered at Lipton Dining hall during a recent health inspection. NYU must take action to fix such a troubling and disgusting situation.