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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New UN goals show promise, need follow-through

New UN goals show promise, need follow-through

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Contributing Writer September 27, 2015
The UN's Sustainable Development Summit goals show promise, but the old Millennium goals should be evaluated and their successes replicated.
US must pay climate reparations

US must pay climate reparations

Jesus Kumamoto, Contributing writer September 21, 2015
The US must end its climate inaction, and start paying reparations for its impact on global warming.

UN must take stronger action with development goals

Patrick Seaman, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
The year is 2015, many of the UN's goals lofty have not been successful. They must set more reachable goals.

Iraqi ambassador discusses military, ISIS

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer March 1, 2015
An ambassador and a Pulitzer Prize winner discussed the legacy of the war with Iraq, ISIS and the Middle East.

New York could be environmental leader

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board September 24, 2014
Global climate change has been a hot issue at the United Nations conference. De Blasio presented at the UN about climate change where he presented his administrations plan to tackle NYC emissions. If this plan is followed, New York will help lead the way in cutting greenhouse emissions in the US.

People’s Climate March truly for the people

WSN Editorial Board September 22, 2014
People's Climate March successful in conveying message.
Gaza water shortage must be priority

Gaza water shortage must be priority

Carly A. Krakow, Contributing Columnist September 9, 2014
Israeli government owes its residents equal access to clean water.
Harry's Take: Africa requires more economic aid

Harry’s Take: Africa requires more economic aid

April 14, 2014
The United States must take the first step at addressing the duality of aid increasing globally and the poorest nations continuing to receive less.
Shirtless Putin invades NYU

Shirtless Putin invades NYU

April 1, 2014
Vladmir Putin sent Russian military forces to NYU's campus while the United Nations does not plan on getting involved.
North Korean crimes constitute genocide

North Korean crimes constitute genocide

February 26, 2014
The international community must recognize the severity of the situation in North Korea.

Geneva II talks fall short, prove ineffective

January 27, 2014

Yesterday afternoon, the Syria peace talks in Geneva produced their first breakthrough. The UN mediator Lakhdar Brahimi reported that both parties have agreed upon conditions under...

UN Security Council must end Syrian crimes

UN Security Council must end Syrian crimes

December 3, 2013
With the violations of humanitarian rights in Syria, the UN Security Council must unanimously recommend the case to the International Criminal Court.