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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 Sam Bergheiser
(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Opinion: Free buses are great in principle but not in practice

Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to eliminate MTA bus fares could cost New Yorkers more than they realize.
Sam Bergheiser, Contributing Writer October 21, 2025

As the New York City mayoral election rapidly approaches, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani is poised to handily win — a result of his down-to-earth, social media-savvy campaigning...

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...