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

Syrias biggest threat not being talked about

Syria’s biggest threat not being talked about

September 11, 2013
Despite extensive media coverage, Syria's greatest threat is not President Bashar Assad’s use of chemical weapons, but the displacement of over six million Syrians.
James Kelleher/WSN

Obama hides behind morality to justify Syria intervention

September 8, 2013
Obama justifies his intervention in Syria with morals, but his justification is laced with hypocrisy.
United States is left with no good option concerning Syria

United States is left with no good option concerning Syria

September 3, 2013
The debate over U.S. intervention in Syria presents a Catch 22, as both action and inaction could do more harm than good in the war-ridden nation.
Syrian conflict requires U.S. intervention

Syrian conflict requires U.S. intervention

April 29, 2013
While some may argue the United States is too engaged in foreign conflicts, at this point in Syria, some type of action must be taken.
Students should analyze, discuss Syrian crisis

Students should analyze, discuss Syrian crisis

September 26, 2012
While we cannot immediately change the situation, students have intellectual and moral obligations to carefully follow the current crisis in Syria.