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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

Stop Sharing Traumatizing Images of Migrant Kids

Stop Sharing Traumatizing Images of Migrant Kids

There is an important line between bringing attention to children in distress and exploiting them.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor April 7, 2019

It’s no secret that migrants entering the United States from Mexico are being treated inhumanely. We’ve seen shoeless children crying at the border. Kids greeting their parents...

The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles

The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles

With the recent attention given to college admissions processes, one question remains: why are universities so obsessed with hearing trauma stories from students of color?
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor March 23, 2019

It’s no secret that it is much harder for students of color to be admitted to elite institutions. A New York Times analysis from 2017 indicates that black and Hispanic students...

Confessions of a Prelaw Student

Confessions of a Prelaw Student

Opinion Editor Melanie Pineda writes about why she wants to go to law school, and why she believes it will — hopefully — be worth it.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor February 25, 2019

As a junior in NYU’s prelaw program, I have never faced anything quite as terrifying as the idea of law school. I’ve known I wanted to be a lawyer since I first interned in...

Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors

Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor October 22, 2018
In the wake of the debut of the new film "The Curse of La Llorona," Deputy Opinion Editor Melanie Pineda explores the white-savior complex and its omnipresent role in modern cinema.
We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

If violence — and even death — have been tangible threats in the lives of journalists around the world, why do Journalism curricula not reflect that?
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor October 15, 2018
It is our duty as a nation with free speech to pay attention to the violence against journalists occurring internationally.
Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero

Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor October 1, 2018
Though Senator Jeff Flake ensured that there would be an FBI investigation of the sexual assault claims against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, he is far from being our saving grace.
Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point

Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor September 11, 2018
This article explores the value, difficulty, and rigor of what it means to write for a college class - and why writing in college matters.
Taking the Time to Remember the Magic of Museums

Taking the Time to Remember the Magic of Museums

The Brazil National Museum burned to the ground last week. Let's appreciate artifacts before they become fossils.
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor September 5, 2018
In light of the tragic loss of Brazil's National Museum, we must take the time to appreciate the crucial historical and cultural contributions of institutions like these.