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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

New Talk Between President Trump and Democrats on DACA Reform In Progress

New Talk Between President Trump and Democrats on DACA Reform In Progress

WSN Editorial Board September 14, 2017
President Donald Trump's willingness to negotiate DACA policies with Democrats is a good sign.

Failure of Traditional Alcohol Policies in a Non-Traditional School

September 14, 2017
Shouldn't harsh punishments prevent underage students from consuming alcohol? The answer is no.
Irma Reaction Representative of Disregard for Latin America

Irma Reaction Representative of Disregard for Latin America

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 13, 2017
The media’s decision to focus on the U.S over the Caribbean is an intentional commercial strategy to appeal to a wider audience, but this decision stems from the United States’ underlying historical disregard for Latin America and the marginalization of its people.
Music Fans May Listen Mindfully

Music Fans May Listen Mindfully

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer September 13, 2017
Separating the person from the music they make is a dangerous way to desensitize ourselves to their often destructive behaviors.
Feminism on a College Campus

Feminism on a College Campus

Lara Dreux, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Feminism should benefit both men and women, as it aims to promote equality among genders.
Consider Alternate Viewpoints

Consider Alternate Viewpoints

Mert Erenel, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Sometimes people call out these postmodernists with the term “Social Justice Warriors.” But while this term is often used as a meme or a joke, postmodern philosophy is no laughing matter.
Trump is Wrong on DACA

Trump is Wrong on DACA

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer September 11, 2017
It is irresponsible to view DACA recipients as merely statistics more than anything else.
Being Indian-American in Trump’s America

Being Indian-American in Trump’s America

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Today I wore a traditional Indian dress while going grocery shopping. People stared at me as if they were seeing something out of place, something that did not belong there.
Students Risk Danger to Afford NYC

Students Risk Danger to Afford NYC

Lara Dreux, Contributing Writer September 7, 2017
How far are students willing to go for the money? On the brink of prostitution, the sugar daddy industry stands on a fine line between providing one’s time and one’s body.
Disorientation Guide Highlights NYU’s Perpetual Problems

Disorientation Guide Highlights NYU’s Perpetual Problems

WSN Editorial Board September 7, 2017
While President Andrew Hamilton has made strides to make the university more affordable, the Disorientation Guide makes valid points about what more NYU has to do to increase accessibility to the university.
Puerto Rico’s Deceptive Referendum

Puerto Rico’s Deceptive Referendum

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 6, 2017
Being neither a sovereign nation nor a state has prevented the island’s residents from enjoying the full rights of American citizenship: Puerto Rican residents are not allowed to vote in federal elections, they have no representation in the Senate, and the delegate in the House of Representatives serves more as a figurehead.
Why You Shouldn’t Donate to the Red Cross

Why You Shouldn’t Donate to the Red Cross

Kieran Brown, Contributing Writer September 6, 2017
I watched as my family members lost their homes, their belongings, and their pets. We saw feet of water flood basements, severe wind tear paneling off of roofs, and for the time being we were hopeless. Yet, we prevailed.