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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

India not 'rape capital of the world'

India not ‘rape capital of the world’

January 31, 2014
Labeling countries as "rape capital" delays important change.
Gloria Lee/WSN

U.S. should be more involved in Syria

October 22, 2013
With Syria, regardless of whether our priorities lie with American interests or humanitarian ideals, the only unacceptable position is inaction.
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is endangering food stamp programs

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor is endangering food stamp programs

September 10, 2013
According to a recent piece in The New York Times, 49 million Americans live in “food insecure” households.
Same-sex marriage raises civil liberties questions

Same-sex marriage raises civil liberties questions

April 1, 2013
The debate for the inclusion of a gay marriage clause into the U.S. Constitution continues.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

U.S. citizens’ constitutional freedom of speech is routinely undermined

March 28, 2013
Americans have become increasingly complacent about their first Amendment rights.

Drug legalization irresponsible, dangerous

February 13, 2013
While the legalization of drugs like marijuana and cocaine may present an exciting change to some people, the lack of regulation would be detrimental to society's moral and physical well-being.

From sci-fi to real life — the advances of artificial intelligence, part II

February 8, 2013
With recent developments in computerized intelligence, can we call some modern machines truly intelligent?
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Rape of indian women one of many rights abuses

February 4, 2013
The tragedy the rape of indian women that seared international headlines in the past couple of weeks show that many abuses against women, both physical and otherwise, go undocumented in the international focus on the progress of women's rights.

Armstrong’s admission to doping charges insincere, dishonest

January 30, 2013
Despite his admission to doping and drug use during a recent interview with Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong should not be forgiven for his actions in the eyes of the American public.
Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

January 30, 2013
Hooshang Amirahmadi, candidate for president, is the better choice for Iran.

Tattoo tolerance: older generation must embrace body art

January 21, 2013
As a new, more socially liberal generation comes of age, older generations and professionals should accept tattoos as forms of self expression.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Like most issues, Sandy Hook catalyzes a debate when it’s too late

January 17, 2013
The unfortunate wake-up call America needed in Newtown reveals a sinister facet of American culture.