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

Washington Square News

Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

WSN Editorial Board November 10, 2017
While we agree that Greek life organizations accused of misconduct should be punished and regulated, cutting ties with them completely is the wrong approach.
The Economic Plan No One Is Talking About

The Economic Plan No One Is Talking About

Alison Zimmerman, Staff Writer November 7, 2017
Though unlikely to gain real traction, the Democrats' proposed child allowance — a monthly check for low income parents to cover costs of childcare — brings forth an important conversation on some fundamental inequality that still plagues these United States.
NYU Lacked Communication During Terror Attack

NYU Lacked Communication During Terror Attack

Yale Buchwald, Guest Writer November 7, 2017
After the anguish I felt for the victims and their families, as well as the anger that such a tragedy could occur, my next thought was: why did NYU not alert its students of the attack immediately after it occurred?
The Complicated Nature of Being Biracial

The Complicated Nature of Being Biracial

Alexandra Dennis, Contributing Writer November 7, 2017
The truth is that being biracial can be a confusing ordeal, and unfortunately, I don’t think there’s a quick fix to the displacement that biracial people often feel in terms of fitting into a racial category.
Trump Must Not Blame Muslims for Terrorism

Trump Must Not Blame Muslims for Terrorism

Paola Nagovitch, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
Not only is Trump’s reaction inappropriate and divisive, it also promotes a malleable definition of terrorism while simultaneously hindering the freedom of the Muslim community.
Show Solidarity — Divest NYUAD

Show Solidarity — Divest NYUAD

WSN Editorial Board November 6, 2017
In retrospect, it should not come as a surprise that these issues would arise at NYUAD. The country is decades behind the United States in terms of human rights.
Entitlement Culture Starts in Film School

Entitlement Culture Starts in Film School

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
The entitlement and careerism so pervasive in the film industry have to be purged from the culture. This begins with changing how film is taught to aspiring directors, writers and executives, including here at NYU.
Don’t Pick A Side On Spain’s Constitutional Crisis Just Yet

Don’t Pick A Side On Spain’s Constitutional Crisis Just Yet

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer November 1, 2017
Because of its unconstitutional nature and its reliance on a Spanish law framework, it is hard to find reasons to support such a secessionist movement, and we as foreigners should not move to pick a side and judge what is best for the people of Catalonia.
Counterpoint: Costumes Are Not Just Costumes

Counterpoint: Costumes Are Not Just Costumes

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 30, 2017
You can’t just pick and choose aspects of a culture that you like and then denounce the others simply because they are different from your own. That does not accurately represent the entire culture, and it is disingenuous.
Spacey’s Dangerous False Equivalency

Spacey’s Dangerous False Equivalency

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor October 30, 2017
Spacey released a statement in which he took full responsibility for the sexual harassment before quickly using the statement as a platform to formally come out as gay. Not only is this a pathetic public relations strategy, but it creates an extremely dangerous equivalency between being gay and being a pedophile.
‘Shemale or Female’ Quiz Unacceptable

‘Shemale or Female’ Quiz Unacceptable

WSN Editorial Staff October 30, 2017
Last week, a professor at State University of New York College at Geneseo gave a quiz in which students were tasked with deciding whether women in photos are “females or shemales.”
Headscarf Laws Veil Systematic Discrimination

Headscarf Laws Veil Systematic Discrimination

Theo Wayt, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
Policies in France, where discriminatory measures are backed by a hypocritical, quasi-rational idea of tradition.