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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

More casinos in New York present risky bet

September 25, 2013
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to build seven casinos in New York is a bad investment in the long term.

U.S. intelligence should be kept on domestic front

September 12, 2013
Any assurance from the Obama administration that protections are in place for the privacy of American citizens is negated by not only the sensitive information being shared with a foreign country, but that it is being done without any restraint.
[PHOTOS] Rogue Wave at Music Hall of Williamsburg

[PHOTOS] Rogue Wave at Music Hall of Williamsburg

June 25, 2013
Rogue Wave is hitting the road for their first tour in three years! Check out photos from their show on June 21st at Music Hall of Williamsburg with Caveman.
New York City drones program would infringe on individuals' rights

New York City drones program would infringe on individuals’ rights

March 25, 2013
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's policy about drones threatens personal liberties.
China's hacking of U.S. corporations wages cyberwar

China’s hacking of U.S. corporations wages cyberwar

February 28, 2013
As evidence continues to surface of Chinese military efforts to hack American corporate computer systems, the United States must prepare for a new kind of arms race: a cyber one.
UNC dishonors rape victim with expulsion threats

UNC dishonors rape victim with expulsion threats

February 26, 2013
The University of North Carolina expulsion threats to a rape victim are reminiscent of honor killing.
NYU Secrets is key pillar of NYU community

NYU Secrets is key pillar of NYU community

February 10, 2013
NYU Secrets may sometimes prove vulgar or untrue, but it has become a major part of the fabric of the NYU community, whether we like it or not.
Memo from Obama administration should raise questions about drones

Memo from Obama administration should raise questions about drones

February 6, 2013
A document released by the Obama administration lacks defining factors for government drone program outlines.
Editorial Board greets NYU and anticipates new year

Editorial Board greets NYU and anticipates new year

January 28, 2013
The Washington Square News’ Editorial Board is looking forward to this semester’s topics, and the desk is prepping for more multimedia involvement.
The lofty goals of Fast Food Forward may be unattainable

The lofty goals of Fast Food Forward may be unattainable

December 11, 2012
Despite rising cost of living in the city, higher wages for fast food workers are unlikely to change.
NY Post's front page photo serves no journalistic purpose

NY Post’s front page photo serves no journalistic purpose

December 4, 2012
A photograph of a man about to die from an oncoming subway train was published in the New York Post, leading many to criticize the publication’s intentions.
Cooper Union occupiers rightfully protest tuition, deserve say in process

Cooper Union occupiers rightfully protest tuition, deserve say in process

December 4, 2012
Students have the right idea at Cooper Union even though better communication is needed.