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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

Technology outpacing civil liberties in New York policing

Technology outpacing civil liberties in New York policing

WSN Editorial Board October 20, 2015
NYPD x-ray vans could pose a significant hazard to both health and civil liberties. Once again, the NYPD needs greater oversight to ensure that it uses its technology prudently.
Police officers stand in Times Square following the Eric Garner decision.

NYPD redesigns stop-and-frisk

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor March 5, 2015
The NYPD announced procedural changes to their stop-and-frisk policy.

Marijuana reform marks positive shift

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 11, 2014
By ticketing people with small amounts of marijuana, the NYPD is taking a reasonable stance against a relatively harmless crime.

Effects of stop-and-frisk policy persist in NYC

WSN Editorial Board October 28, 2014
While the number of stops have decreased, the trauma caused by the former stop-and-frisk policy remains an issue for many New Yorkers.

NYPD program moves toward accountability

WSN Editorial Board September 15, 2014
The NYPD body camera program can foster accountability and transparency.

NYPD rhetoric on Muslim surveillance must be met by policy change

April 17, 2014
Since NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton retook office, he has made promising advances in repairing the NYPD’s image with the public.
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Stop-and-frisk policy faces reform

February 6, 2014
Mayor de Blasio is planning to rework the controversial stop-and-frisk policies.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Community uses multimedia to share stop-and-frisk stories

December 4, 2013
A five-day event uses media to give students a voice.
Hannah Luu/WSN

Students protest Barneys’ alleged racial discrimination

November 4, 2013
Allegations of racial discrimination against Barneys led students to stage a protest on Saturday.
Stop-and-frisk reform requires speedy trial

Stop-and-frisk reform requires speedy trial

November 4, 2013
The Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit was not only misguided in its decision to overthrow the ruling of the NYPD's Stop-and-Frisk policy as unconstitutional, but it also obstruct any chance for substantial improvements to be made to the unlawful police tactic.

NYU Reacts: Shop-and-Frisk brings attention to racial profiling

November 1, 2013
NYU community comments on the ongoing discussions of racial profiling.
New York City has seen improvements during Mayor Bloomberg's terms

New York City has seen improvements during Mayor Bloomberg’s terms

September 3, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg has enacted policies that have benefited New York City, and the next mayor can continue those improvements.