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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

NYU Dream Team protester holds a sign at 30 Rockefeller Center in retaliation to Donald Trump’s appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Trump SNL gets more protesters than laughs

Jordan Reynolds, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Donald Trump was an awkward, misogynistic and racist host on "Saturday Night Live."
Rachael Metcalf and Mariana Villanueva discuss how race plays a role in politics in a discussion held on November 3, 2015 in CMEP.

Students host discussion on white privilege

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer November 3, 2015
NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs host "Unpacking Whitness" in an attempt to address white privilege in American politics.

Where candidates stand on our concerns

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2015
Presidential candidates' stance on issues that matter most to NYU students.
Political cynicism among young voters must end

Political cynicism among young voters must end

WSN Editorial Board November 2, 2015
Young people have too much at stake in the coming election not to vote. In order to counteract the lack of attention to youth issues, young people must vote in order to show that they are a force worth considering.
NBC bows to Trump for ratings bump

NBC bows to Trump for ratings bump

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor November 2, 2015
SNL should reconsider its reasons for allowing Trump to host.
Bring home Snowden in time for 2016 election

Bring home Snowden in time for 2016 election

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor September 30, 2015
Obama should pardon Snowden, who joined Twitter next week.
Birthright citizenship should not be dismissed

Birthright citizenship should not be dismissed

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
The current debate over birthright citizenship is nonsensical, unless the GOP wishes to undermine the core tenets of this country.
Personality as important as policy in 2016 presidential race

Personality as important as policy in 2016 presidential race

Anand Balaji, Contributing writer September 21, 2015
Candidates' success in the 2016 election depends on their personality as much as their policy planks.

Trump poses serious threat to Republican Party

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer September 8, 2015
Donald Trump's outlandish sentiments are a danger to the GOP in 2016.