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

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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

The Shot by AR-15 campaign has been making waves in subway stations around the city.

Student ‘Shot by AR-15’ Subway Campaign Challenges Gun Violence

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large April 16, 2018
School of Visual Arts seniors Ji Kim and Andy Koo raised awareness against gun violence with posters that played on Apple's “Shot on iPhone” ad.
Scott Galloway speaking at a conference in Munich in late January.

Stern Professor Advocates for the Breakup of Big Tech Companies

Louise Choi, Staff Writer February 14, 2018
Leonard Stern School of Business professor Scott Galloway made predictions for the technology industry at the Digital Life Design global conference last month. He has previously correctly predicted Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods, among other news.
Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Power Shifts in the Music Industry

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
The internet has allowed independent musicians to flourish like never before, but are musicians still bound to working with major labels to achieve large scale success?
During the summer, Dejian Zeng worked undercover in a factory in China that produces Apple products. This experience helped him build his knowledge and passion for activism.

NYU Wagner Student Works Undercover in iPhone Factory

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor April 12, 2017
A graduate student at Wagner spent six weeks last summer working undercover in a factory that creates iPhones.
With modern societys growing reliance on technology, the era of brick-and-mortar storefronts may be coming to an end. Though some people continue to try on clothes in physical stores, that is becoming less of the case as online shopping becomes more popular.

The End of Brick-and-Mortar

Chloe Tran, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
In 2017, do we still need physical retail stores, especially in a digital age when it consistently saves time and energy to order online?
Kale and Swiss Chard at Union Square Greenmarket.

Food Fighters: How to Kick that Cold Without Medicine

Geomari Martinez, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
Every year, the winter season showcases this all-too-familiar symphony of sickness. If you forgot to get the flu shot this year, take a quick peek at your pantry or nearest dining hall and munch, sip, and eat your way out of that cold with these food fighters—you’ll be singing songs of joy in no time!
Pumpkins are known to be famous ingredients in dishes for the fall season.

Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Fall Dishes

WSN Staff October 21, 2016
In the spirit of the season (despite this week's unseasonable weather), WSN staff names their favorite fall foods.
Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
Both people and the websites they visit must be willing to take action in the interest of online security.
EU Free Trade Rules Hide a System of Inequality

EU Free Trade Rules Hide a System of Inequality

Matthew Collins, Contributing Writer September 8, 2016
While it was despicable of Ireland to allow a company to pay almost no tax, we should not forget that the European Commission’s motives in deciding this case were equally appalling.
The FBI Has No Right To Strong-Arm Apple Into a New Encryption System

The FBI Has No Right To Strong-Arm Apple Into a New Encryption System

WSN Editorial Board February 18, 2016
Privacy advocates and many in the tech industry have raised concerns that the FBI's requested backdoor could be leaked, leaving millions of iPhone owners susceptible to breach. Given the risks that it would pose to private citizens, Apple should continue to fight the court’s edict.

Get yo’ holiday drank on

Kendall Levison, Dining Editor November 30, 2015
Learn how to mix drinks right in your dorm this holiday season.
iPhone a day keeps the doctors away

iPhone a day keeps the doctors away

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor April 16, 2015
New Apple software is a positive step towards increasing participants in medical studies.