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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Republicans need to face the music, economy

Republicans need to face the music, economy

Abraham Gross, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Republican presidential candidates have staked their campaigns on social issues that, on the whole, are outweighed by the continued importance of the economy.
UCLA historian and professor Robert Brenner delivers his lecture “The U.S. Economy Today and Tomorrow: Inequality, Stagnation, Crisis” at Jurow Lecture Hall in Silver Center on Tuesday.

Financial crisis remains, says expert

Olivia Wetzel, Contributing Writer November 19, 2014
UCLA professor Robert Brenner talks the growing economic inequality and what it means.

Campaign shifts needed for millenial vote

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 3, 2014
Millennials are drawn to vote by pressing issues, and politicians must remember this shift in voter sentiment when they campaign.
Christinas Case: Racial insults deter productive political discourse

Christina’s Case: Racial insults deter productive political discourse

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor March 30, 2014
When Republicans and Democrats shift their focus, they will find that they can address issues that are relevant to minorities.
Adams Angle: Yellen proves herself under Congress scrutiny

Adam’s Angle: Yellen proves herself under Congress scrutiny

February 13, 2014
Yellen is up to the task at the Federal Reserve.
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Older nurses favored over recent graduates for employment

February 5, 2014
A new study conducted by an NYU nursing professor and a SUNY-Buffalo nursing professor found that newly graduated nurses are having a difficult time finding jobs.
Humanities should not be undervalued

Humanities should not be undervalued

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor December 10, 2013
While the STEM fields are important, humanities should not be discounted as important fields of study.
House Republicans should support Senate debt ceiling proposal

House Republicans should support Senate debt ceiling proposal

October 16, 2013
House Republicans need to get their act together, or risk a blow to the U.S. economy.
Obamas pick to head Federal Reserve gives hope, though limited

Obama’s pick to head Federal Reserve gives hope, though limited

October 10, 2013
As an academic, Janet Yellen has shown to have a progressive view of economics. But as head of the Federal Reserve, will she take a more active approach than her predecessor?
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Bitcoins come to New York City bar

April 22, 2013
A new digital currency called bitcoins may be changing the way consumers and businesses interact.
Liberating drug usage would improve economy

Liberating drug usage would improve economy

February 13, 2013
Society would benefit from the legalization of drugs.

Doctors’ high salaries well-deserved

December 3, 2012
With large amounts of schooling, training and responsibility, doctors earn every last penny.