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

Washington Square News

Cooper Union occupiers rightfully protest tuition, deserve say in process

Cooper Union occupiers rightfully protest tuition, deserve say in process

December 4, 2012
Students have the right idea at Cooper Union even though better communication is needed.
Taxpayer Protection Pledge is unproductive in addressing fiscal cliff

Taxpayer Protection Pledge is unproductive in addressing fiscal cliff

December 3, 2012
Grover Norquist starts Taxpayer Protection Pledge that is hardly an efficient way of handling the impending fiscal cliff.

Death of Mumbai politician brings out intolerance of Indian politics

November 29, 2012
The death of famed politician and known demagogue Bal Thackeray is unintentionally revealing the pervading injustice in the Indian government.
Maryland takes great leaps in same-sex marriage

Maryland takes great leaps in same-sex marriage

November 27, 2012
Maryland’s passing of Question 6, the same-sex marriage referendum, is a sign of a worldwide change.
Courtesy of Emma Dolhai

American friendship with Burma comes at a cost

November 27, 2012
The United States should beware of looking the other way; Burma is still a dictatorship.
Courtesy of Sasha Leshner

Religious beliefs should not influence abortion law

November 27, 2012
A woman's right to choose in cases or abortion is not an issue that should be handled by politicians.
Courtesy of Jean-François Gornet

Backed by U.S., Israel oppresses Palestinians

November 26, 2012
$3.1 billion of military assistance from the United States allows Israelis to oppress Palestinians.
Strike Debt unlikely to affect change with debt forgiveness plan

Strike Debt unlikely to affect change with debt forgiveness plan

November 26, 2012
It is unlikley that the efforts of the Occupy movement spawn will have any large scale effects on the economy.
Livestrong should not suffer because of Armstrong's fall

Livestrong should not suffer because of Armstrong’s fall

November 19, 2012
Despite Lance Armstrong's doping charges, his charity for cancer research should still be respected for its commitment to cancer research.
U.S. visas too limited for foreign students

U.S. visas too limited for foreign students

November 19, 2012
After all the sacrifices foreign students make in order to achieve their full potential in the U.S.
Technology sends out hundreds more for disaster relief

Technology sends out hundreds more for disaster relief

November 19, 2012
The advent of social media has meant a change in the response level after national disasters like Hurricane Sandy.
U.S. government manipulates language, violates Constitution

U.S. government manipulates language, violates Constitution

November 19, 2012
Similar to the government in George Orwell's '1984,' the U.S. government has manipulated language, extended warfare, and used constant surveillance of its own citizens.