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

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

Washington Square News

Therapy Isn’t What You Think

Therapy Isn’t What You Think

Staff writer Natasha Jokic writes about her experiences with therapy and what people should and shouldn’t expect from it.
Natasha Jokic, Staff Writer November 25, 2018
Staff writer Natasha Jokic writes about her experiences with therapy and what people should and shouldn’t expect from it.
Queer Bars Should Be More Inclusive

Queer Bars Should Be More Inclusive

Assuming someone’s sexuality from their appearance in queer bars turns an LGBTQ safe space into an unwelcoming one.
Natasha Jokic, Staff Writer November 19, 2018
Assuming someone’s sexuality from their appearance in queer bars turns an LGBTQ safe space into an unwelcoming one.
The Death of the Hobby Is Sadder Than We Think

The Death of the Hobby Is Sadder Than We Think

People today pursue hobbies at lower rates, and that has more significant implications than one would expect.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer November 19, 2018
People today pursue hobbies at lower rates, and that has more significant implications than one would expect.
Thinking of Decarbonization Like a Well-Funded Research Project

Thinking of Decarbonization Like a Well-Funded Research Project

While NYU’S 2040 carbon neutrality plan is a step in the right direction, it will ultimately take much more concrete research and planning to fight climate change.
Shanti Escalante, Contributing Writer November 18, 2018
While NYU’S 2040 carbon neutrality plan is a step in the right direction, it will ultimately take much more concrete research and planning to fight climate change.
Liberal at Home, Conservative Abroad

Liberal at Home, Conservative Abroad

Mert Erenel, Contributing Writer October 25, 2018
Why are the labels of "liberal" and "conservative" so unyielding? Read one writer's take on these seemingly arbitrary distinctions, supported by his experience as being considered liberal in his home country Turkey and conservative here at NYU.
Learning to Thank My Parents, One Phone Call at a Time

Learning to Thank My Parents, One Phone Call at a Time

Show you appreciate your parents, even when you're far apart
Janice Lee, Opinion Editor September 6, 2018
Calling your parents may be a small gesture, but can express your gratitude to them in more ways than you would think.
The Line Between Convenience and Gentrification

The Line Between Convenience and Gentrification

The chainstore we all know and love may not necessarily be positive for the village.
Maren Naegele, Contributing Writer September 6, 2018
The chainstore we all know and love may not necessarily be positive for the village.
We Still Don’t Hold Sexual Assaulters Accountable

We Still Don’t Hold Sexual Assaulters Accountable

Aleksandra Goldberg, Contributing Writer September 4, 2018
The pastor who assaulted Ariana Grande is just another instance in a long string of unchecked sexual assaults.
Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor September 4, 2018
Family separations at the U.S. border have resulted in not only an emotional toll on migrants, but a financial one as well.
Welcome Week introduces first year students to the university and includes a number of events to get them situated in the city.

When Welcome Week Isn’t Welcoming

A week that held so much promise disappointed in the end.
Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Deputy Managing Editor September 3, 2018
A week that held so much promise disappointed in the end.
On Being a Student and Working

On Being a Student and Working

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor April 30, 2018
Being a student worker takes sacrifice, but it can also be rewarding.
On Figuring Out Fashion at NYU

On Figuring Out Fashion at NYU

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor April 30, 2018
Finding my way at NYU as a stranger in a world of designer fashion.