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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

Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Melanie Pineda, Contributing Writer Sep 28, 2016
While we may be laughing at the current state memes have placed our most important communication tool in, we can’t keep pretending that this joke is funny forever, and we definitely can’t keep ignoring when the joke goes too far.
Millennials Should Be Excited for Clinton

Millennials Should Be Excited for Clinton

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer Sep 26, 2016
Hillary Clinton is not Donald Trump with a few different policies and a better makeup artist. She is an intelligent, hardworking woman who has already accomplished an astonishing amount for this country, and who will continue to do so if elected president.
College Republicans Drama Tests The Future of GOP

College Republicans Drama Tests The Future of GOP

Richard Shu, Staff Writer Sep 21, 2016
From the highest marks of the party itself, all the way down to the grassroots college-level efforts, Trump has cleaved a divide between those who stand up for the principles they believe in, even if it means betraying their party, and those who would rally behind an egotistical, lying braggart if only to keep their trembling elephant standing a little longer.
Trump Surrogates Erode Trust In Political Process

Trump Surrogates Erode Trust In Political Process

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer Sep 20, 2016
Donald Trump’s surrogates are a haphazard group of political and cultural eccentrics, most of whom have little to no knowledge of or experience in politics.
Clinton’s Basket of Deplorables Comment Is Both Accurate and Tactical

Clinton’s ‘Basket of Deplorables’ Comment Is Both Accurate and Tactical

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer Sep 13, 2016
Clinton’s statement was far too calculated to be labeled a gaffe.
For Clinton, Attempts at Transparency Don’t Fly

For Clinton, Attempts at Transparency Don’t Fly

WSN Editorial Board Sep 9, 2016
While Clinton's recent actions have been a welcome change from her usual guarded attitude towards the press, it is problematic that it has taken a year for her campaign to take this basic step.
Does the American Election System Even Want You to Vote?

Does the American Election System Even Want You to Vote?

Sofia Pereira, Contributing Writer Sep 9, 2016
The voting process may be a hassle, but it is up to us as dissatisfied members of this community to elect officials who will change the system.
A Clinton Guide to Repairing Voter Trust

A Clinton Guide to Repairing Voter Trust

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer May 2, 2016
If Clinton wants to have a chance at the presidency, she needs to bring disillusioned Sanders supporters into the fold.
Keep Warren in the Senate — She Can Do More There

Keep Warren in the Senate — She Can Do More There

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer May 2, 2016
Elizabeth Warren is an influential, galvanizing politician who has the proper combination of policy expertise and personal charisma that would be wasted on the vice presidency.
Sanders Revolution Misguided from the Start

Sanders Revolution Misguided from the Start

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer Apr 25, 2016
If Bernie Sanders was truly married to the idea of political revolution, I believe he would have started at the bottom and worked his way up.
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke for 90 minutes at the rally last Wednesday in Washington Square Park.

Voting in the NY Primary? Get to Know Your Candidates

Anne Cruz, News Editor Apr 18, 2016
A look at which presidential candidates remain and the platforms they are running on.
Trump Supporters Can’t Expect Civility

Trump Supporters Can’t Expect Civility

WSN Editorial Board Apr 4, 2016
The nature of political discourse is inherently personal and provocative; if one contributes to the public sphere only by prodding with crude and inarticulate talking points, then they should expect that others will respond in kind.

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