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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

NYU Needs to Rename Bobst

NYU Needs to Rename Bobst

Alison Zimmerman, Contributing Writer November 20, 2017
It is time for NYU to rename the Elmer Holmes Bobst library in exchange for something more reflective of the university’s stance on inclusion and diversity.
Being Puerto Rican on Thanksgiving

Being Puerto Rican on Thanksgiving

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor November 20, 2017
The solidarity of the Puerto Rican community, both in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico, helped them endure the near-destruction of our island.
Jewish Voice for Peace Deters Positive Discourse

Jewish Voice for Peace Deters Positive Discourse

Bobby Miller, Contributing Writer November 17, 2017
JVP dishonestly adheres to the principles of intersectionality when they attempt to construct artificial coalitions between groups and causes that have virtually little to do with each other.
NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

WSN Editorial Board November 17, 2017
It is time NYU facilitates a substantial effort to combat these instances of bigotry in order to maximize comfortability for its marginalized students.
Sexism is Everywhere — Even in Twitter Bios

Sexism is Everywhere — Even in Twitter Bios

Helena Gonzalez, Contributing Writer November 16, 2017
Women in politics clearly feel or have been taught to feel that they need to be relatable and because they are women, that means being moms or wives first and so-called huggers-in-chief.
Is Russia Behind Calexit?

Is Russia Behind Calexit?

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer November 16, 2017
But is #Calexit a legitimate movement by liberal activists or, as new evidence suggests, an intervention by the Russian government to destabilize the U.S political infrastructure?
Progressives Were Right All Along

Progressives Were Right All Along

Jan Alex, Staff Writer November 14, 2017
Essentially, this confirms that the Democratic party and the DNC has been lying to each and every liberal voter in this country for a long time.
Words Are Not Going to End Sexual Assault

Words Are Not Going to End Sexual Assault

Allison De La Bastida, Staff Writer November 14, 2017
Is anyone actually doing anything about the all the sexual misconduct that is occurring?
Unpaid Internships Are Exclusionary

Unpaid Internships Are Exclusionary

Paola Nagovitch, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
How can students be expected to intern for no compensation while they have to sustain their lives?
Hollywood Unveiled Is a Good Thing

Hollywood Unveiled Is a Good Thing

Thomas Price, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
The film industry is not the only one that has skeletons in their closet.
The Illusion of White Victimhood

The Illusion of White Victimhood

Theo Wayt, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Though armchair nationalists’ online escapades often fail to show more than their pitiful need for maximum attention with minimum effort, the “ IT’S OKAY TO BE WHITE” campaign reflects a larger delusion spreading throughout the U.S., one that contributes to destructive cultural divisions and plays into the political hands of the far-right: white victimhood.
It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend

It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer November 10, 2017
There is no need for students to have to burn themselves out every single time Friday night comes along.