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

Washington Square News

Scientific Society: Obesity should be classified as disease

Scientific Society: Obesity should be classified as disease

March 4, 2014
The severe and immediate consequences of chronic obesity must be constantly monitored.
Infrastructure repair requires federal push

Infrastructure repair requires federal push

February 27, 2014
Obama’s announcement yesterday quietly ushers in a new wave of stimulus for the nation’s decrepit infrastructure.
Adam's Angle: Detroit needs progress, not division

Adam’s Angle: Detroit needs progress, not division

February 27, 2014
Detroit must move swiftly and effectively.
High taxes in Europe hurt businesses

High taxes in Europe hurt businesses

February 27, 2014
Businesses will move out of Europe if policies toward businesses remain unfriendly.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Mental Health on Campus

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Mental Health on Campus

February 25, 2014

The Washington Square News Opinion Desk presents Op Ed Live: Mental Health on Campus. Deputy Editor Christina Coleburn and Contributing Columnist Dan Moritz-Rabson discuss the...

Harry's Take: U.S. obligated to step up in Puerto Rican crisis

Harry’s Take: U.S. obligated to step up in Puerto Rican crisis

February 24, 2014
Puerto Rico is too big to fail.
Omar's Oration: Race matters in Florida's court rooms

Omar’s Oration: Race matters in Florida’s court rooms

February 18, 2014
Recent cases in Florida call the "stand your ground" law into question.
U.S. should set example for Uganda

U.S. should set example for Uganda

February 18, 2014
Obama's stance on same-sex marriage should be uniform.
Friday Farce: Biden converts Oval Office to model train museum

Friday Farce: Biden converts Oval Office to model train museum

February 13, 2014
Biden's obsession with trains has reached a new level.
Kentucky Senate race sign of national divide

Kentucky Senate race sign of national divide

February 13, 2014
Tea Party, Republican and Democratic candidates are squaring off in Kentucky.
Adam's Angle: Yellen proves herself under Congress scrutiny

Adam’s Angle: Yellen proves herself under Congress scrutiny

February 13, 2014
Yellen is up to the task at the Federal Reserve.
Unrealistic standard of beauty leads to hazardous procedure

Unrealistic standard of beauty leads to hazardous procedure

January 31, 2014
Silicone injections are dangerous for women.