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

An Already Digitized Weed Culture Reckons With Possible Legalization

An Already Digitized Weed Culture Reckons With Possible Legalization

Vaping and encrypted delivery services are just a few products of the crossover between tech and weed, but what will happen when full legalization opens up pot to the frenzy of disruption and market forces ?
Jonah Inserra, Contributing Writer Apr 24, 2018
NYU Professor Mark Kleiman wrote an op-ed in Vox last week that sparks the debate over weed legalization being the cure-all for addiction.
Steinhardt senior Alexander Lehktman, the president of NYU’s chapter of SSDP, led a trip to Albany along with six others on April 24 to lobby for the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. The bill would effectively legalize adult use of cannabis in New York.

Pot Prohibition: Potentially Pardoned?

Thomas Chou, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
On April 24th, a group of seven students from NYU’s chapter of Students for Sensible Drug Policy traveled to the state capital of Albany to lobby for the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, a bill that if passed, will legalize an adult use cannabis market in New York.
Smoking marijuana is slowly becoming less of a taboo.

Considering a Career in the Cannabis Industry

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor Nov 21, 2016
NYU hosts a Cannabusiness Seminar to teach students about entrepreneurship in the cannabis industry.
Cocaine, also known as the party drug, is a popular drug with a short rush.

A Brief Guide to the Most Prevalent Campus Drugs

Ankita Bhanot, Deputy Features Editor Oct 28, 2016
WSN does not support the use of illegal drugs. However, should you choose to use them (or not), read on to find out about their short- and long-term effects.
Husband and wife duo Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, creators of the new HBO show, “High Maintenance” visited NYU on September 28 for a screening of the second and third episodes, as well as a Q&A with the audience.

‘High Maintenance’ Raises the Bar

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer Oct 3, 2016
The debut season of "High Maintenance" creates its story around a central protagonist (The Guy), giving lenses into the diverse lives of New Yorkers whose one common thread is their weed dealer.

Crime Log: March 25-April 4

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor Apr 4, 2016

The NYU Department of Public Safety received two reports of burglary, three reports of controlled substances, one report of harassment and five reports of larceny between March...

Crime Log: March 5-20

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor Mar 21, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between March 5 and March 20.

Crime Log: Feb. 26 to March 4

News Team, Deputy News Editor Mar 7, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between Mar. 1 and Mar. 4.
Using Vices to Make Money: Taylor Deals Drugs from her Dorm Room

Using Vices to Make Money: Taylor Deals Drugs from her Dorm Room

Alex Bazeley, News Editor Oct 26, 2015
Taylor started dealing drugs out of her dorm room to pay for housing.

Crime log: Sept. 6 to 12

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor Sep 14, 2015
A weekly recap of crime from around the NYU campus.
War on drugs debated at event

War on drugs debated at event

Suebin Kim Nov 18, 2014
NYU's chapters of the American Constitution Society and Students for a Sensible Drug Policy held "If Not Criminal Law, What Do We Do About Pot?" on Nov. 17.
Students largely accept marijuana, study says

Students largely accept marijuana, study says

Shirley Foo, Staff Writer Nov 5, 2014
A new NYU study has found that a majority of high school students are in favor of legalizing marijuana.

Comments (0)

Comments that are deemed spam or hate speech by the moderators will be deleted.
All Sort: Newest