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

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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

Surge in Anti-Semitism, Thanks to Trump

Surge in Anti-Semitism, Thanks to Trump

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 17, 2016
Trump is tiptoeing around it, but the rhetoric of his campaign has been used for centuries by anti-Semites to denounce Jews.
Don’t Demonize the Average American Voter

Don’t Demonize the Average American Voter

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer October 17, 2016
To vote for your own interests shouldn’t automatically make you an awful person, even if that puts you with Trump.
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."
America Has Seen Far Worse Presidents Than Trump

America Has Seen Far Worse Presidents Than Trump

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer October 14, 2016
If Trump does somehow win the Presidency come November, he will not be the worst man America has ever elected to that office.
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 14, 2016
NYU students still think it's important to vote in New York, even if it's a blue state.
Publicly Available Tax Returns Mean More Transparency

Publicly Available Tax Returns Mean More Transparency

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Publicly available tax returns would keep those in power in check through the looming threat of their unethical dealings being made public.
When Issues Have Faces, Clinton Wins

When Issues Have Faces, Clinton Wins

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor October 11, 2016
Clinton has outlined an ambitious set of goals, but she has faced resistance from voters who feel these issues do not affect them.
Trump’s Rhetorical Strategy Clumsily Broadcasts Dangerous Messages

Trump’s Rhetorical Strategy Clumsily Broadcasts Dangerous Messages

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 5, 2016
For some reason we now have decided that Donald Trump's brand of discourse is acceptable in American politics, and as a result America’s collective moral compass runs the risk of being skewed beyond repair.
The Real Trump Was Exposed at the First Debate — And It Was Ugly

The Real Trump Was Exposed at the First Debate — And It Was Ugly

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016
Trump's performance at the debate shows that he is unfit to be president.
Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Melanie Pineda, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
While we may be laughing at the current state memes have placed our most important communication tool in, we can’t keep pretending that this joke is funny forever, and we definitely can’t keep ignoring when the joke goes too far.
What Did NYU Think of the Presidential Debate?

What Did NYU Think of the Presidential Debate?

Alice Li, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
NYU Politics Society hosted a viewing party for the first presidential debate.
Millennials Should Be Excited for Clinton

Millennials Should Be Excited for Clinton

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Hillary Clinton is not Donald Trump with a few different policies and a better makeup artist. She is an intelligent, hardworking woman who has already accomplished an astonishing amount for this country, and who will continue to do so if elected president.