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

Washington Square News

Why I’m Excited to See ‘Miranda’ Running for Governor

Why I’m Excited to See ‘Miranda’ Running for Governor

Charlie Kolczynski, Contributing Writer Mar 28, 2018
Cynthia Nixon is the refreshing candidate we deserve.
Immigration Is a Local Issue Too

Immigration Is a Local Issue Too

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer Nov 6, 2017
If Democratic candidates want to see immigrants consistently turn up at elections, they need to dedicate themselves to stronger stances on immigration against the toxic threats that the Republicans in office have forced upon millions in this country.
Congressman Unsurprisingly Contradicts His Stance on Abortion

Congressman Unsurprisingly Contradicts His Stance on Abortion

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer Oct 6, 2017
Chauvinist male politicians fail to consider the impact their pro-life stances have on society until they suddenly fall victim of the very same struggle.
The various protests of the past few months have been heavily documented and will be talked about for generations.

Exposure | The People United Will Never Be Defeated

Julia Moses, Staff Photographer Apr 25, 2017
The various protests around the world are being documented and will be talked about for generations to come.
The curator of the “Unnatural Election” exhibit, Andrea Arroyo. The exhibit reflects the artistic sentiment felt by a number of artists towards the election of Donald Trump.

Artists Responding to Election on Display at Kimmel

Anastasiya Shelest, Contributing Writer Mar 6, 2017
The Kimmel Galleries are currently home to one of the biggest exhibits they've ever hosted, both in terms of sheer size and scope. "Unnatural Election: Artists Respond to the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election” is exactly what it sounds like on a scale that will astound.
It’s Time to Bring Back Civil Discourse

It’s Time to Bring Back Civil Discourse

Christopher Collado, Contributing Writer Feb 6, 2017
It can be frustrating to discuss politics with people who have different viewpoints that one's own. However, we should not shut ourselves away from the opportunity to engage.
WSN staff talk about their favorite protest posters

Staff Recs: Best Inaugural Protest Signs

WSN Staff Jan 27, 2017
The beauty of protest signs lasts long after the day they're held in defiance — the best ones live on in memory as succinct slogans of resistance.
“I, Daniel Blake” won the 2016 Palme D’or at the Cannes Film Festival.

A Film That Gives More Than We Asked

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor Dec 5, 2016
Ken Loach's "I, Daniel Blake" gives its audience more than it bargained for with parallels to the populist sentiments that drove Brexit and the working-class frustration riddling America.
Though there were numerous protests in the weeks following the election, demonstrations have since have abated.

Protests Begin to Slow Down Post-Thanksgiving

Sayer Devlin and Natasha Roy Dec 2, 2016
A spate of protests followed the election of Donald Trump, but demonstrations have died down recently.
Hundreds of people marched down 14th street in protest, holding up signs, shouting, and blocking traffic in both directions.

D.C.: Washington Marches in Protest Against Trump

Audrey Romjue, Contributing Writer Dec 2, 2016
Read one student's recollections of anti-Trump protests at the NYU Washington, D.C. campus.
Stop Republican-Shaming, NYU

Stop Republican-Shaming, NYU

Andrew Heying and Chuyu Xiong, Contributing Writer Nov 21, 2016
In the midst of all the post-election madness, one fact seemed to be forgotten, that — believe it or not — there were and are Republicans here at NYU.
The post-it notes covering Anastasiya Muravyevas  door on Nov. 17 displayed rhetoric commonly employed by white nationalists, like white pride and make America white again.

Post-Its With Swastika, ‘White Pride’ Found on Gramercy Door

Sayer Devlin and Diamond Naga Siu Nov 17, 2016
A student living in the Gramercy Green residence hall found her door covered in post-it notes displaying pro-Trump rhetoric on Thursday morning.

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