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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

Top five election tunes

October 26, 2012
Here are some songs to rock out to during the election season.

Campaign goodies: top election movies

October 26, 2012
Here are five great political films to get you into the election-season spirit.

Campaign goodies: SNL

October 26, 2012
Bringing you the best SNL moments of campaigns past.

Top five most uplifting moments from ‘West Wing’

October 26, 2012
As the real election approaches, West Wing is a reminder of the standards on which we should hold our own politicians.

Congressional Elections

October 26, 2012
Sometimes overshadowed, congressional elections are just as important during an election year. See the district elections closes to NYU.

Fashion of politicians may play important role in campaigns

October 26, 2012
Distinctive styles of fashion lead voters to make judgments of politicians and spouses of politicians.
Final debate lacks substance, expertise

Final debate lacks substance, expertise

October 22, 2012
In the third and final debate of the 2012 presidential election, Pres. Obama and Gov. Romney showed how similar they are on foreign policy.
Courtesy of ABCnews.com

LIVE STREAM: Final Presidential Debate – Oct. 22

October 22, 2012
In one of the closest Presidential races, tonight's debate will reveal which candidate has the closest chance to becoming the next president.
Courtesy of League of Women Voters of California

Guide for absentee voters

October 21, 2012
Voting from out of state? Follow these simple steps to make sure your voice is heard on Election Day.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Ideology, not strategy, should determine party affiliation

October 17, 2012
By switching parties for strategic purposes, politicians such as NYC mayoral candidates Tom Allon and George McDonald overlook the significance of positions and platforms.
Courtesy of NYU Steinhardt

Republican platform reflects anti-New Deal sentiment

October 11, 2012
Professor Cohen argues that Romney’s elitist remarks echo those of 1930s protestors against the New Deal.

Venezuelan elections legitimize Chávez’s authority

October 10, 2012
Hugo Chávez's 55 percent of the vote should prove to his opponents that the Venezuelan populace support the president.