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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Four NYU political student groups debate in April 2018. The NYU College Democrats and NYU College Republicans have hired new executive boards and hope to coordinate more frequently this fall. (Photo by Sam Klein)

NYU Dems and Repubs to Coordinate, Debate More This Semester

The new executive boards of NYU College Democrats and Republicans both expressed that they hope to work together more this fall.
Julia Santiago, Contributing Writer September 11, 2019

The new presidents of NYU’s leading political clubs, the NYU College Democrats and Republicans, are planning to develop a stronger working relationship between the two ideologically...

Costumes Are Just Costumes

Costumes Are Just Costumes

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
At the end of the day, costumes are just costumes — nothing more. We are adults who I hope are mature enough to handle a holiday meant for children.
NYU College Republicans canceled their guest speaker, James Merse, after releasing a statement on Oct. 17 calling him a “whiny cluck”.

NYUCR Call Canceled Speaker ‘Whiny Cuck’ After Conservative Backlash

Sayer Devlin, News Editor October 19, 2017
NYU College Republicans disinvited conservative speaker James Merse, who was originally scheduled to speak Thursday, Oct 19.
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Antifa Handbook Writer Speaks at Gallatin

David Wagner, Contributing Writer September 13, 2017
Mark Bray, author of Antifa: The Anti-Facist Handbook, speaks at NYU and encourages violence against the far-right.
The election of Donald Trump as 45th President of the United States has sparked an increase in activity among many liberal student groups at NYU. Such organizations as SLAM, NYU’s College Democrats and NYU Divest are reorganizing their aims and seeing a great influx in membership.

How the Left Came Together by Splintering Apart

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor April 10, 2017
In response to the actions of President Trump, many left leaning single-issue activist groups have become reenergized at NYU.
Trevor Hill Was Right to Question Capitalism

Trevor Hill Was Right to Question Capitalism

Maya Nann, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Young people like Trevor Hill are aware that capitalism is no longer a desirable belief system to subscribe to. Meanwhile the powers at play are clinging onto outdated systems doomed for failure.
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.
Joint Editorial: GW, Penn State and NYU Students Discuss Campus Activism

Joint Editorial: GW, Penn State and NYU Students Discuss Campus Activism

Students should remember the causes they fought for this semester and continue advocating after Election Day.
Campus Anti-War Presence Is Lacking

Campus Anti-War Presence Is Lacking

Isaac Oseas October 16, 2016
These anti-war views, however, find absolutely no expression with the main election choices, since both of the candidates have actively campaigned for U.S. interventionism.
The Libertarian Party is one of the third parties, often neglected by voters. Gary Johnson, the Libertarian nominee, has been stirring noise in the impending presidential election.

Finding Liberty in a Third Party

Rachel Rivers, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
In a contentious election season where Democrats and Republicans are frustrated in their choice of candidates, some NYU students are turning to the alternative appeal of the Libertarian Party.