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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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Becky Flanagan
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Opinion: Quit protesting, it’s distracting

Protests on campus are disruptions for the NYU community. It’s time students put down the picket signs and start hitting the books.
Becky Flanagan, Contributing Writer October 20, 2025

A small minority of disruptors are ruining NYU campus life for the vast majority of students. At the protests our student body has come to expect around midterms and finals, we...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Opinion: New York doesn’t want hyper-progressive politicians like Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani’s platform may appeal to progressive ideals, but its real-world impact could harm the very people it is meant to help.
Becky Flanagan, Contributing Writer April 22, 2025

A recent WSN op-ed praised Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani as “the progressive leader New York City needs,” arguing that the city’s Democratic leaders have abandoned their...