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Washington Square News

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

NYC smoking rates rise as budgets fall

WSN Editorial Board September 17, 2014
The smoking rate in NY has risen over the past year.
Corporate data collection threatens educational privacy

Corporate data collection threatens educational privacy

May 1, 2014
InBloom is no longer a threat to students’ privacy, but companies such as eScholar are pouncing on inBloom’s failure.
Drug developers should consider ethics of market exploitation

Drug developers should consider ethics of market exploitation

May 1, 2014
Drug companies should ultimately reconsider the prioritization of their goals and primarily strive to benefit consumers.
Double X: Normalization of sexual assault cannot continue

Double X: Normalization of sexual assault cannot continue

May 1, 2014
Each year, there are over 200,000 sexual assault victims. Put another way, one person is sexually assaulted every two minutes.
Adam's Angle: Apple must innovate to maintain technology lead

Adam’s Angle: Apple must innovate to maintain technology lead

May 1, 2014
Apple used to lead the market trends, now it follows them.
Vittorio's Razor: Soccer styles emblematic of human rationale

Vittorio’s Razor: Soccer styles emblematic of human rationale

May 1, 2014
The Italian, defensive style of soccer is a superior way to play.
Recent studies reflect comprehensive US failures

Recent studies reflect comprehensive US failures

April 24, 2014
While a variety of factors likely contribute to the United States’ relatively poor rankings, income inequality plays the most significant role
Vittorio's Razor: Valls a smart addition to Hollande administration

Vittorio’s Razor: Valls a smart addition to Hollande administration

April 24, 2014
Hollande’s choice of prime minister is a reaction to disapproval.

NYPD rhetoric on Muslim surveillance must be met by policy change

April 17, 2014
Since NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton retook office, he has made promising advances in repairing the NYPD’s image with the public.
Vittorio's Razor: European nations should embrace EU membership and the Euro

Vittorio’s Razor: European nations should embrace EU membership and the Euro

April 17, 2014
The Euro and the European Union became scapegoats on which blame was projected for political and economic difficulties.
Adam's Angle: Herbalife for gamblers, not investors

Adam’s Angle: Herbalife for gamblers, not investors

April 17, 2014
Herbalife’s stock price fluctuations seem random and are the result of a struggle between two super forces.
Vittorio's Razor: Record-breaking Indian election should go to Modi

Vittorio’s Razor: Record-breaking Indian election should go to Modi

April 10, 2014
Modi’s election to office would be an important first step for quickly growing and developing India.