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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

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Letter to the Editor: ‘The Miseducation of Business’

Stern Professor Michael Posner responds to Aug. 22 article, "The Miseducation of Business." He argues expanding coursework is the key to an ethical business education.
Sep 2, 2019

In his Aug. 22 opinion piece, “The Miseducation of Business,” Cole Stallone uses the case of Bill Tsai, a 2019 Stern School of Business graduate charged with insider trading,...

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Letter to the Editor: Unfinished Business

A Silver School alumnus discusses the recent racist tweet controversy while reflecting on his own experiences at NYU in the aftermath of MLK’s assassination.
Thomas B. Williams, NYU Class of 1969 Apr 9, 2019

Fifty-one years ago, in response to the murder of Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968, social work students at New York University, myself among them, called on the faculty...

Asian Americans Are Asian Enough

Asian Americans Are Asian Enough

A response to “Struggling to Define Asian-American in 2019.”
Joel Lee, Under the Arch Deputy Editor Feb 11, 2019

Last Monday, WSN published an op-ed by NYU student Ryan Moon titled “Struggling to Define Asian-American in 2019.” I experienced a sense of indignation as I read Moon’s claim...

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Letter to the Editor: ‘NYU Isn’t Representing Women in STEM’

A response from the dean of Tandon to a column about the school's efforts to promote gender equality and representation in STEM.
Jelena Kovačević, Contributing Writer Dec 29, 2018
A response from the dean of Tandon to a column about school pushes to promote gender equality in STEM.
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Letter to the Editor: “How Can NYU Mourn the Loss of a Student?”

John Beckman Oct 16, 2018
In this response to our editorial discussing the loss of an NYU student, spokesperson John Beckman explains the university's stance on announcing student suicides when they happen.
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Letter to the Editor: “More Welcome, Less Weak”

Welcome Week Leaders Oct 4, 2018
A response written by Welcome Week leaders to "More Welcome, Less Weak," a WSN editorial that ran on September 4th.
All New Yorkers: Action Requested

All New Yorkers: Action Requested

Matthew Yuri Mar 27, 2017
A third grader requests information for his state project.
Letter to the Editor: NYU Should Reevaluate the LS Program

Letter to the Editor: ‘NYU Should Reevaluate the LS Program’

LS Student Council Feb 27, 2017
The Liberal Studies Student Council argues that NYU's Liberal Studies program does in fact prepare students for their majors and their future careers, while also providing them with a thorough liberal arts education.
Letter to the Editor: John Sexton Should Not Be Speaking at NYU

Letter to the Editor: ‘John Sexton Should Not Be Speaking at NYU’

John Beckman, NYU Spokesperson Feb 24, 2017
University spokesperson John Beckman responds to a recent Washington Square News editorial titled "John Sexton Should Not Be Speaking at NYU."
Reply to LS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group

Reply to LS Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group

Michael Rectenwald Feb 6, 2017
In response to the Liberal Studies Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Workforce, NYU Professor Michael Rectenwald explains why the Social Justice Warrior ideology should be expunged, both within the university and beyond it.
Letter to the Editor: Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama

Letter to the Editor: “Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama”

John Beckman, NYU Spokesperson Jan 23, 2017
NYU spokesperson John Beckman shared his thoughts about a recently published article in Washington Square News "Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama."
Letter to the Editor: Liberal Studies Rejects @antipcnyuprof’s Faulty Claims

Letter to the Editor: Liberal Studies Rejects @antipcnyuprof’s Faulty Claims

A group of Liberal Studies faculty, staff and students reacts to the Deplorable NYU Professor and what he stands for.

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