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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

Brittany Hall residents (L to R) Nicolas Brunstein, Samuel Slocum, Gabriel Oldfield, Benjamin Florence and Joshua Ellis-Einhorn created a newsletter named the 02 Tribune which is only sent to other rooms ending in 02.

Dorm Room Journalism Emerges

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
The five freshmen in Brittany's suite 202 write and deliver a newsletter, '02 Tribune, to rooms ending in "02" in a handful of NYU dorms every week.
Being Puerto Rican on Thanksgiving

Being Puerto Rican on Thanksgiving

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor November 20, 2017
The solidarity of the Puerto Rican community, both in the U.S. and in Puerto Rico, helped them endure the near-destruction of our island.
NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

WSN Editorial Board November 17, 2017
It is time NYU facilitates a substantial effort to combat these instances of bigotry in order to maximize comfortability for its marginalized students.
Unpaid Internships Are Exclusionary

Unpaid Internships Are Exclusionary

Paola Nagovitch, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
How can students be expected to intern for no compensation while they have to sustain their lives?
Tandon sophomore Arystan Tatishev is the founder of the Facebook groups Overheard At NYU and NYU Memes For Slightly Bankrupt Teens.

Overheard: Humor Sans Context

Jendayi Omowale, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
The "Overheard at NYU" Facebook group was started this September and already has over 1,000 members. The group allows students to post quotes heard around campus with little to no context.
It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend

It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer November 10, 2017
There is no need for students to have to burn themselves out every single time Friday night comes along.
Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

WSN Editorial Board November 10, 2017
While we agree that Greek life organizations accused of misconduct should be punished and regulated, cutting ties with them completely is the wrong approach.
Why Trump’s Ice Rink?

Why Trump’s Ice Rink?

Jan Alex, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
Although the admittedly beautiful location of Wollman Rink has been the traditional venue for the Flurry event for the past 10 years, it’s surprising to me that the IRHC continued to use a Trump venue this year.
‘Shemale or Female’ Quiz Unacceptable

‘Shemale or Female’ Quiz Unacceptable

WSN Editorial Staff October 30, 2017
Last week, a professor at State University of New York College at Geneseo gave a quiz in which students were tasked with deciding whether women in photos are “females or shemales.”
Positive Cambridge Gender Policy Change

Positive Cambridge Gender Policy Change

WSN Editorial Board October 10, 2017
If someone has the qualifications to get into a specific university, they should be admitted, regardless of gender identity. This basic fact is something that far too many people have taken for granted over the years.
International Student Space Is a Good Initiative

International Student Space Is a Good Initiative

WSN Editorial Board September 5, 2017
While the International Student Space is a step in the right direction, there is still a long path that NYU must follow to make international students feel more accommodated at the university and in the United States.
The Pressure of Comparison Makes Us Weaker

The Pressure of Comparison Makes Us Weaker

Christopher Collado, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
We are all unique and there is no single definition of success or happiness, so why should we compare ourselves to others?