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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

Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability

Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability

The reception of Greta Thunberg’s UN speech highlights the urgent need for new solutions to climate change and the need to hold those who’ve neglected the crisis accountable.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor September 30, 2019

Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg’s impassioned speech at the United Nations Climate Summit caught the world’s attention. Despite this, it seems the full implications...

The Committee to Protect Journalists side session at the U.N. General Assembly highlighted the threats facing journalists and the right to free speech.

Journalism Advocates Criticize U.N.

Benjamin Tetteh, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 2017 was the worst year for journalists rights, causing the United Nations to take criticism for not doing enough.
Democratize the United Nations

Democratize the United Nations

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
In the wake of President Donald Trump's recent speech at the U.N., read one writer's take on the issues plaguing the U.N. as an organization.
Letter to the Editor: Assange Can't Use Infamy To Hide Anymore

Letter to the Editor: Assange Can’t Use Infamy To Hide Anymore

Jarret Freeman, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
Assange is not free to escape the institution of law that governs modern society which he aims to evade in any way possible. The very institutions that Assange made his mission in undermining are the very institutions that he looks to for solace in his effort to escape to Ecuador.