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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

All content by Omar Drissi
Three people surrounded by trees are illuminated by a blue light.

Review: In ‘Rumours,’ the medium is the message

Guy Maddin’s latest film is a funny but bloated critique of the relationship between leaders and those who are led.
Omar Drissi, Contributing Writer October 31, 2024

A narcoleptic American who, inexplicably, has a thick British accent. A sensitive Canadian with a ridiculous man bun and an exaggerated libido. A chubby, rambling Frenchman writing...

A birds-eye-view of the Lower East Side and Financial District in New York City.

Opinion: Student tenants need to stand up for themselves

NYU students living off campus get taken advantage of by their landlords because they don’t know any better. Let’s put a stop to that.
Omar Drissi, Staff Writer October 31, 2024

Wide-eyed, fresh-faced and new to the city, NYU students arrive on campus with dreams of the quintessential New York City apartment, only to meet landlords eager to exploit...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump stand in a crowd of people.

Opinion: The NYU College Democrats’ Harris endorsement undermines democracy

The group argues for Kamala Harris as the antidote to Donald Trump, but its reasoning relies more on fear of the alternative than accountability for its chosen candidate.
Omar Drissi, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

A few weeks ago, the NYU College Democrats published a guest essay entitled “Why Kamala Harris is our choice.” While the group raises some valid points, the piece has many...