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

An illustration of a woman wearing a red dress with five microphones pointing at her. Around the woman is a silhouette of a large planet and text “Beyond N.Y.U.” There are many smaller planets around the larger planet against a purple background.

Beyond NYU: Reporting the midterm elections for an ABC docuseries

Abby Wilson, News Editor October 21, 2022

With midterm elections looming, many are just now tuning in to a number of high-stakes races across the country. But Libby Cathey — along with six other young political reporters...

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Opinion: New York, make it easier to get on the ballot

New York state lawmakers’ efforts to reform ballot access laws highlight the need to make running for office more accessible.
Michelle Han, Opinion Editor March 4, 2022

Over at New York’s capital, two Democratic state leaders are pushing for legislation to reform the complicated ballot access laws that deter many potential candidates from running...

NYU professor James Ryan had difficulty voting in the New York gubernatorial elections last week.

Upset NYU Professor One of Many Who Couldn’t Vote Last Week

Although a registered New York voter, an NYU professor says he was unable to vote in last week's primary.
Kathryn Chapman, Contributing Writer September 21, 2018
Although a registered New York voter, an NYU professor says he was unable to vote in last week's primary.

Candidates to watch for come Election 2016

November 8, 2012
Here are the predicted candidates for the 2016 Presidential election year.