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

Washington Square News

Democrats Have Shot Themselves in the Foot

Democrats Have Shot Themselves in the Foot

Louis Rodriguez, Contributing Writer April 6, 2017
The Democratic filibuster, which intended to put Merrick Garland back in the running as a Supreme Court Justice, is directly responsible for the Senate Republicans going nuclear to push through Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch.
Running for the City Council in New York City's Second District, CAS senior Chetan Hebbur aims to take action with the current political tensions. He hopes to win with the support of the NYU community.

CAS Senior is Running for New York City Council

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 20, 2017
CAS senior Chetan Hebbur is running for City Council in New York City's Second District.
As Tempers Among Democrats Flare, Party Unity is Imperative

As Tempers Among Democrats Flare, Party Unity is Imperative

Nate Torto, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
As the Republicans ready their legislative offensive, it is vital that Democrats remain focused on the real opposition and not allow in fighting to hinder the ultimate goal of electoral victories.

Youth Political Influence Is an Uphill Battle

Natasha Roy, News Editor February 9, 2017
Members of different political clubs at NYU weighed in on young people's influence in their respective parties.
Political Surrogates Are Hindering the News Media

Political Surrogates Are Hindering the News Media

Nate Torto, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
Many news organizations are damaging to the integrity of their reporting by continuing to offer platforms to political surrogates.
Thank Racism, Not Anti-Elitism, For Trump

Thank Racism, Not Anti-Elitism, For Trump

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
White racial backlash is the one and only reason behind Trump's victory.
Milo Yiannopoulos has sparked controversy as one of the online leaders of the alt-right movement. Yiannopoulos, who had his scheduled talk at NYU canceled, is currently touring college campuses across the country.

Milo Yiannopoulos Talk Canceled Due to Security Concerns

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 16, 2016
NYU canceled a College Republicans talk on Nov. 17, where they planned to host British journalist Milo Yiannopoulos as part of his "Dangerous Faggot Tour."
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s "Nosh the Vote" campaign brought voter registration to NY Dosa’s in WSP on October 11th.

Students Talk Voting Importance in Light of NY Deadline

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer October 13, 2016
NYU students still think it's important to vote in New York, even if it's a blue state.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate, located at Hofstra University.

Trump and Clinton Win Big in New York, Edge Closer to Nomination

Rebecca Oh, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
Clinton and Trump are the favorites in a race that has seen more competition for each party's ticket than the two would have anticipated.
College Democrats

College Democrats

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor February 8, 2016
Meet the NYU College Democrats.
Economic Views Cannot Oppose Social Views

Economic Views Cannot Oppose Social Views

Max Schachere, Staff Writer February 4, 2016
In the U.S., social policy is inherently tied to economic policy. However desirable a divergence might be, it is simply impossible to ever achieve.
NYU Tisch Alumna Camilla Niellson's sixth film, “Democrats” centers on the three-year project of drafting a democratic constitution in Zimbabwe.

Alumna wins best documentary at Tribeca with ‘Democrats’

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Tisch alumna Camilla Nielsson won Best Documentary for her film "Democrats," which captures the alliance between two Democratic parties in Zimbabwe.