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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

Sexual Harassment Isn’t Just Political

Sexual Harassment Isn’t Just Political

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer Sep 13, 2017
Title IX is not about politics, but about a human being's right to be protected and seek justice. No administration should be able to take that away.
The passionate group of Argentines who constitute the tango ensemble Rascasuelos spoke to us last week.

Rascasuelos Take Tradition to a New Level

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor Nov 2, 2016
Argentinian tango greats Rascasuelos toe the line between tradition and reinvention with their vivacious performance. In their interview with WSN, members go in-depth about what it means to be heralded as both the new faces of tango and the new Argentinians performing at Carnegie Hall.
FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

WSN Editorial Board Sep 22, 2016
Starting the financial aid process earlier and accepting older tax returns offer planning benefits to high schoolers as they begin the application process, yet these small FAFSA reforms do little to ease the greatest burden of pursuing a college degree.
H&M began a new campaign in the hopes of integrating fashion and sustainability, but their initiative falls short.

Can Fast Fashion Really Green the Industry?

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer May 2, 2016
H&M, leading fast fashion retailer, makes efforts to improve sustainability with World Recycle Week initiative.
New York Bail Policies Stifle Justice

New York Bail Policies Stifle Justice

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer Apr 25, 2016
There is one process housed in the criminal justice system which quietly delivers especially egregious and far-reaching decisions: the bail system.
Only Reform Can Improve Public Perception of Police Unions

Only Reform Can Improve Public Perception of Police Unions

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer Mar 9, 2016
Public safety and the fair administration of justice are threatened when police unions are allowed to offer officers more protection than the victims of their misdeeds.
Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

WSN Editorial Board Oct 5, 2015
The NYPD's reforms on the use of force are a step in the right direction.
Panel examines sex crimes laws, registry

Panel examines sex crimes laws, registry

Lexi Faunce, Staff Writer Apr 7, 2015
A panel of experts discussed how sex offender registration laws impact the lives of those registered and what possible reform looks like.

Inexpensive education reform still effective

Kenny Kyunghoon Lee, Contributing Columnist Feb 5, 2015
Policymakers should focus on small-scale, low-cost education reforms that have been proven successful.
U.S. organ donation policy requires reform

U.S. organ donation policy requires reform

Zarif Adnan, Contributing Columnist Sep 11, 2014
The US must change its organ donor policy from opt-in to opt-out.

Bratton right choice for improving NYPD’s image

Apr 29, 2014
Bratton has not only increased the NYPD’s transparency, but also some of its more controversial policies.
Daniel Cole for WSN

College Democrats, Republicans square off in debate

Mar 28, 2014
The NYU College Democrats and the NYU College Republicans held their second semi-annual debate on March 27.

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