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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

We Need More Skepticism

We Need More Skepticism

Irfan Suharno, Contributing Writer March 27, 2017
What these incidents have highlighted is that the American people should maintain a skeptical mindset when considering White House statements and decisions.
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer, in the age of a Trump administration, breeds uncertainty in the future of the media and the press.

How Will Sean Spicer Affect NYU Students?

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer February 14, 2017
NYU professors and students discuss Sean Spicer's effect on the freedom of the press the at universities.
NYU law students sent a letter to their former classmate, Jared Kushner, to remind him of the power he has to change the country for the better.

NYU Law Classmates Appeal to Alum Jared Kushner

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
Presidential Senior Advisor and NYU alumnus Jared Kushner's law classmates wrote a letter to him about his responsibility to make a positive impact on the country.
The post-it notes covering Anastasiya Muravyeva's  door on Nov. 17 displayed rhetoric commonly employed by white nationalists, like "white pride" and "make America white again."

100 Days of Post-Inaugural Hate

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor January 31, 2017
The Asian Pacific American Institute has created an online form where people can report hate crimes that occur within the first 100 days of Donald Trump's Presidency.
Campaign Gear as Abysmal as Actual Election

Campaign Gear as Abysmal as Actual Election

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor January 23, 2017
After a tumultuous and emotionally taxing election cycle—to say the least—one often overlooked, yet nearly as abhorrent feature of this most recent ordeal was the absolutely subpar and unacceptable campaign gear that was seen sported by the many supporters of each candidate.
Protests Are Not the Actions of Crybabies

Protests Are Not the Actions of Crybabies

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer December 5, 2016
Protesters right now are angry and emboldened, qualities that could not possibly be called symptoms of an oversensitive culture.
John Paulson, a member of the Board of Trustees at NYU, was chosen to be a part of Donald Trump's economic advisory team.

Board Member John Paulson Shows Close Ties to Trump

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 2, 2016
John Paulson is both an NYU Board of Trustees member and key player on Donald Trump's cabinet, which poses conflicts between university values and the past rhetoric of Trump's campaign.
Though there were numerous protests in the weeks following the election, demonstrations have since have abated.

Protests Begin to Slow Down Post-Thanksgiving

Sayer Devlin and Natasha Roy December 2, 2016
A spate of protests followed the election of Donald Trump, but demonstrations have died down recently.
It’s on Us to Hold Trump Accountable

It’s on Us to Hold Trump Accountable

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
Since Trump was elected, he has done little to quell any fears about what his presidency means. We, the non-deplorable — the decent, the caring, the tolerant — we must not let these injustices go by unnoticed or unregulated.
Stop Republican-Shaming, NYU

Stop Republican-Shaming, NYU

Andrew Heying and Chuyu Xiong, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
In the midst of all the post-election madness, one fact seemed to be forgotten, that — believe it or not — there were and are Republicans here at NYU.
International Students Should Be Engaged in American Politics

International Students Should Be Engaged in American Politics

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
While international students are only here, theoretically, to get an education, they should be aware and critical of American politics and they should protest.
Our Country Is Too Smart For The Electoral College

Our Country Is Too Smart For The Electoral College

Veronica Liow, Contributing Writer November 18, 2016
To put it simply, the Electoral College is outdated.