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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

Better Education Responsible for Political Correctness

Better Education Responsible for Political Correctness

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor February 21, 2017
Just as a doctor learns to call what is often called the funny bone the ulnar nerve, educated people learn that the veil often worn by Muslim women is a hijab, not a funny scarf.
Pervasive Politics Are Straining Energized Activism

Pervasive Politics Are Straining Energized Activism

Nate Torto, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
The internet and social media have promoted a frenetic news cycle that does not allows us to mentally recover or devote our energy to desperately needed activism.
Liberal Students Must End Their Hypocrisy

Liberal Students Must End Their Hypocrisy

Calvin Tran, Guest Writer February 14, 2017
To deem an entire class of speech as illegitimate, and not only illegitimate, but should be expectant of punishment, violence, and even the threat of ‘shutdown,’ as urged in multiple opinion articles published by WSN, is entirely antithetical to who we are as members of a university.
Nina Tiari F/W 2017

Nina Tiari F/W 2017

Krista Burton, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017

Nina Tiari’s debut ready-to-wear collection combined the tailoring of the uptown businesswoman aesthetic, with the confidence of downtown street style. Fitting for many occasions,...

College Republicans Deserve Spot on Campus

College Republicans Deserve Spot on Campus

Paul-Anthony Cuesta, Guest Writer February 13, 2017
No, NYU should not strip “the College Republicans of its affiliation until it can show responsibility and reasonable conduct,” in fact, it should do the complete opposite. New York University should condemn hate groups like ANTIFA who shut down free speech.
Protest Against Far Right is Imperative

Protest Against Far Right is Imperative

NYU Against Fascism, Guest Writer February 13, 2017
The NYU community needs to ask ourselves: do we, as students, faculty, and staff, want to allow dangerous far-right figures on our campus?
The Affordable Nobody Cares Act

The Affordable Nobody Cares Act

Kate Holland, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
More importantly, if so many Americans are insured by the ACA, why are Republicans threatening the law with no alternative healthcare plan under way?
These shoes are from the Ivanka Trump clothing line. Nordstrom recently cut the line off due to poor performance sales, creating a heated discussion about politics in fashion.

When Politics Meet Fashion

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer February 13, 2017
President Donald Trump's tweets in defense of his daughter, Ivanka, demonstrated that politics and fashion can intersect. However, the question remains: Should they?
Senator Jeff Sessions, the new Attorney General, speaking on Oct. 8, 2015.  Sessions has continuously neglected civil rights in his political career.

Will Jeff Sessions Affect NYU?

Irfan Suharno, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
Senator Jeff Sessions was recently confirmed by the Senate for Attorney General, despite controversy over his past stances. With his appointment, conflicts are expected in blue areas like New York City.
Trevor Hill Was Right to Question Capitalism

Trevor Hill Was Right to Question Capitalism

Maya Nann, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Young people like Trevor Hill are aware that capitalism is no longer a desirable belief system to subscribe to. Meanwhile the powers at play are clinging onto outdated systems doomed for failure.

Youth Political Influence Is an Uphill Battle

Natasha Roy, News Editor February 9, 2017
Members of different political clubs at NYU weighed in on young people's influence in their respective parties.
Scott Pruitt, Donald Trump’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt has faced criticism from the left for his skeptical outlook on climate change.

How Will Scott Pruitt’s Environmental Policies Affect NYU Students?

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Second in the series of articles asking students and professors how they feel about Trump's EPA pick.