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

Nikhil Singh, left, will head the prison education program. Bryonn Bain, right, will teach classes and is the Director for Public Affairs for the Prison Initiative.

NYU faculty provides education for inmates

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor March 4, 2015
NYU has launched their Prison Education Program to provide higher education to incarcerated individuals.

Reform of Rikers Island long overdue

WSN Editorial Board February 23, 2015
The abuse of vulnerable populations at Rikers Island needs to be systematically addressed with training reform.
Student organizations explore citizenship policy

Student organizations explore citizenship policy

Rahul Krishnamoorthy, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2014
Coverage of an open discussion entitled "The Limits of Citizenship" jointly led by the NYU Dream Team and the Incarceration to Education Coalition.
Reforming drug laws would benefit economy

Reforming drug laws would benefit economy

Ryan Najjar, Contributing Columnist October 2, 2014
Harsh prison sentences for marijuana are not beneficial to U.S. economy and society.
Going Global: Prison Rape Elimination Act standards not demanding enough

Going Global: Prison Rape Elimination Act standards not demanding enough

April 4, 2014
Human Rights Watch released a landmark report in 2001, “No Escape: Male Rape in U.S. Prisons."
Christinas Case: Racial insults deter productive political discourse

Christina’s Case: Racial insults deter productive political discourse

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor March 30, 2014
When Republicans and Democrats shift their focus, they will find that they can address issues that are relevant to minorities.

Brooklyn bus shooter should be tried as a juvenile

March 24, 2014
Kathon Anderson, a 14-year-old, allegedly shot and killed an innocent bystander and is being tried as an adult.
U.S. prison practice of solitary confinement is torture

U.S. prison practice of solitary confinement is torture

October 7, 2013
In the wake of the death of Herman Wallace, the WSN Editorial Board makes the case that the US prison system's practice of isolation violates basic human rights and constitutes torture.