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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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Opinion: Mamdani is right to scrap NYC’s gifted program

Our city should look into more suitable alternatives that can offer top notch education for all students — not just those deemed "gifted."
Maggie Turner, Opinion Editor October 8, 2025

Growing up as a student in a Delaware gifted program, I was provided with a rewarding and engaging curriculum that challenged me in the classroom. This accelerated learning experience...

New York City Mayor Eric Adams. (Julia Smerling for WSN)

Opinion: The fall of Adams aids the rise of Cuomo

Now more than ever, it’s critical to support Zohran Mamdani.
Amelia Burnett, Contributing Writer October 2, 2025

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced on Sunday that was ending his re-election bid, officially leaving the race to Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, Republican nominee Curtis...

The northwest entrance of the 8 St-NYU subway station for the R and W lines.

Opinion: NYU should cover students’ subway fares

The university should join other schools nationwide in partnering with public transit to make seeing the city more accessible to students.
Sam Bergheiser, Contributing Writer September 29, 2025

Every time you push through a subway turnstile, you can practically hear the click of $2.90 being whisked out of your bank account or MetroCard balance. But it doesn’t have to...

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Opinion: Want to make NYU affordable? Fix NYC housing

By voting “yes” on the ballot this November, NYU students can help bring affordable living back to New York City.
Ethan Du, Contributing Writer September 25, 2025

Compared to other prestigious private universities, NYU’s tuition isn’t necessarily more expensive — but its room and board absolutely is. If you break down the numbers,...

A woman’s hand swipes a metrocard.

Opinion: Getting rid of the MetroCard is a loss for accessibility in NYC

As New York City goes tap-only, the city risks leaving behind the people who benefit from its transit system daily.
Elena Meves, Contributing Writer September 22, 2025

For nearly three decades and approximately 3.4 million New Yorkers every day, the act of swiping a MetroCard at a subway turnstile has been as much a part of New York City life...

People sitting by the Washington Square fountain, with trees with green and yellow leaves behind them.

Opinion: NYU students are targets for public debates — it’s time to disengage

The insidious underpinnings of this viral content destroy earnest and productive political discourse.
Grace Carmody, Contributing Writer September 18, 2025

Washington Square Park hosts a myriad of interesting characters: street performers, vendors selling questionable substances and political interviewers looking to exploit eager...

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Opinion: For subway safety, militarization isn’t the answer

Recent initiatives to increase police and National Guard presence in the city’s transit system raise questions about who is actually allowed to feel safe on the subway, and whether funding would be better spent on mental health and housing programs.
Anjali Mehta, Deputy Managing Editor September 11, 2025

At the beginning of this year, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced they would ramp up protections for New Yorkers riding the subway, expanding the MTA’s...

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Guest Essay: The future of NYC can’t be left to Cuomo or Adams

We, the NYU College Democrats, are proud to endorse leaders ready to move our city forward — ranking Zohran Mamdani first and endorsing Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams and Jessica Ramos.
NYU College Democrats May 2, 2025

It shouldn’t be too much to ask for the mayor of New York City to show up for New Yorkers — but here we are. The cost of living is out of control, and one in four New Yorkers...

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Opinion: The false choice between housing and green space in NYC

New York City must stop pitting affordable housing against community gardens. In our city, both can thrive.
Ariadna Ruiz, Contributing Writer April 14, 2025

On April 1, hundreds gathered at Elizabeth Street Garden in Little Italy for an evening of poetry readings, live music and protest. Those in attendance included councilmember Christopher...

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Opinion: NYC needs to invest in its community, not in a Cop City

Mayor Eric Adams’ Cop City plan will not meaningfully improve public safety — it's time for a different approach that centers social services and housing support.
Serin Lee, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

The New York City Police Department is the largest and most funded police department in the country, with roughly 36,000 officers and over $671 per capita in annual funding. But...

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Off Topic: We must protect our libraries’ federal funding

Libraries and museums provide knowledge, community and equity, yet recent federal funding cuts threaten to undermine these invaluable institutions.
Antonia Ang, Staff Writer March 21, 2025

On Friday, March 14, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that will remove funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as well as half a dozen other...

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Opinion: Federal funding cuts will exacerbate NYC’s homelessness crisis

The Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies and programs that combat homelessness will worsen the homelessness crisis and overburden local governments and nonprofits.
Serin Lee, Staff Writer March 19, 2025

Last Friday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order eliminating seven critical government agencies “to the maximum extent consistent with applicable law.” Among the...