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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

Hurricane precautions necessary for New Yorkers' safety

Hurricane precautions necessary for New Yorkers’ safety

October 28, 2012
After receiving criticism for an aloof response during hurricane Irene, the city's more aggressive response to Hurricane Sandy is a welcome change.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Unproductive Congress does not deserve re-election

October 28, 2012
Voters should re-elect incumbent representatives if they believe they will do a better job, not on their records.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Future moderators need to adapt to changing environment

October 23, 2012
This year's moderators have received unprecedented amount of criticism for their lack of control over the debates, but maybe elections have just become too hostile to handle.
NYPD's racial profiling violates rights of Muslims

NYPD’s racial profiling violates rights of Muslims

October 23, 2012
Even after getting caught infiltrating Muslim student groups last year, the NYPD has continued to invade privacy based on race and religion.
Lack of campaign finance undemocratic

Lack of campaign finance undemocratic

October 23, 2012
Lack of campaign finance reform is undermining the democratic process.
Courtesy of Sasha Leshner

Parents’ Weekend becomes bittersweet experience

October 23, 2012
As parents visit their children at college for the first time, students suddenly realize how much their lives have changed.
Courtesy of Siddhi Sundar

Required civics class will engage American youth

October 22, 2012
As Election Day closes in, unawareness or vague understandings characterize the opinions of young adults in America.
TSA body scanner removals only small part of inefficiency

TSA body scanner removals only small part of inefficiency

October 22, 2012
The TSA has announced that body scanners will be removed from LaGuardia and John F. Kennedy International Airports.
Final debate lacks substance, expertise

Final debate lacks substance, expertise

October 22, 2012
In the third and final debate of the 2012 presidential election, Pres. Obama and Gov. Romney showed how similar they are on foreign policy.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Ending embargo means real freedom for Cubans

October 22, 2012
Cubans and Cuban-Americans still endure the harmful effects of the U.S. government's embargo after fifty-two years.
Political discourse should follow public tragedy

Political discourse should follow public tragedy

October 22, 2012
After another mass shooting that took place near Milwaukee, Americans would benefit from a public discussion of gun ownership and violence.
Argentinian president's economic policies cause unrest

Argentinian president’s economic policies cause unrest

October 21, 2012
Economic instability has led to protests and social unrest in Argentina.