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

Sanders Campaign Lacks Coherency, Compass

Sanders Campaign Lacks Coherency, Compass

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor April 14, 2016
Sanders’ platform is a populist facade, crumbling under the weight of a reality Sanders knows too little about.
Bernie Sanders  is rallying for support in Washington Square Park ahead of next weeks New York primary.

LIVE: Bernie Sanders Brings the Bern to Washington Square Park

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce April 13, 2016
NYU students prepare to "feel the Bern" as Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders will hold a rally in Washington Square Park tonight.
New York Must Reform Voter Registration to Include Those Registered as Independent

New York Must Reform Voter Registration to Include Those Registered as Independent

WSN Editorial Board April 13, 2016
With a primary that excludes Independents and a registration system that discriminates against them, New York State primary voting combines the worst of all worlds.
Hillary Clinton will take her sizable lead over Bernie Sanders to New York next week, where 291 delegates are up for grabs.

What You Need to Know Before Next Week’s Primary

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz April 12, 2016
Whatever your party preferences, here's what you need to know before you head to the New York presidential primaries next Tuesday.
Coolness Does Not a Proper President Make

Coolness Does Not a Proper President Make

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer April 12, 2016
While the elusive, mystifying cool factor will likely continue to confound politicians and voters alike, a larger degree of self-awareness must be in order. To go beyond the cool, beyond the superficial and the promises can be challenging in a society that is as image-obsessed as ours.
After a win in Wisconsin on Tuesday, Bernie Sanders trails Hillary Clinton by about 200 pledged delegates.

Bernie Sanders Is Coming to Washington Square Park Next Week

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 6, 2016
Bernie Sanders will host a rally in Washington Square Park on Wednesday, April 13.
Students for Bernie Launches NY Campaign

Students for Bernie Launches NY Campaign

Trevor Hill April 4, 2016
Like Bernie, we know that if we’re going to win, we’ll have to do it together.
Keep Celebrities Out of Politics

Keep Celebrities Out of Politics

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
This means that while the celebrities have a certain degree of responsibility if they elect to get involved in politics, so do their fans.
New York Should Host Democratic Debate

New York Should Host Democratic Debate

WSN Editorial Board March 30, 2016
A New York debate between the Democratic nominees is needed — not as a political gift to either candidate, but to give a voice to New Yorkers.
Actor Danny DeVito signs autographs and poses with NYU students in NYUs Sterns plaza.

Danny DeVito Comes to NYU, Has Students Feeling the Bern

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 24, 2016
Danny DeVito and Susan Sarandon came to NYU sporting Bernie buttons, getting the word out about registering to vote.
Clinton Beats Sanders on LGBTQ Rights

Clinton Beats Sanders on LGBTQ Rights

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer March 23, 2016
Clinton’s progressive credentials on LGBT issues should not be dismissed based solely on her past stance on marriage equality.
Memes Could Spell Defeat for Democrats

Memes Could Spell Defeat for Democrats

Colin Burke, Contributing Writer February 25, 2016
In a world where Donald Trump could feasibly become president, we can’t let memes ruin the democratic party.