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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

Democracy needs electoral college

Democracy needs electoral college

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Despite cries to do away with the electoral college, the system is actually essential to preserving democracy.

Weekly Recap: Nov. 3-7

November 10, 2014

Links to stories: Cuomo victorious, re-elected as governor Alums remembered for polio vaccine NYU Reacts: HBO Go in dorms The Arts Issue Impressions: A talk of faith-born...

Staff Recommendations: Sept. 2

Staff Recommendations: Sept. 2

September 2, 2014
From an erotic noir to a political film about abortion, staff recommendations from WSN's arts staff.
Committee to address graduate worker conflicts

Committee to address graduate worker conflicts

February 10, 2014
Eight members of GSOC were elected to be part of the bargaining committee on Feb. 5.
De Blasios policies may be too idealistic

De Blasio’s policies may be too idealistic

November 6, 2013
The Mayor-elect's proposed policies may be unrealizable in his term in office.
Profile: NYU Alumnus Bill de Blasio, 109th Mayor of New York City

Profile: NYU Alumnus Bill de Blasio, 109th Mayor of New York City

November 5, 2013
A profile of Bill de Blasio, 109th mayor-elect of New York City and NYU alumnus.
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Mayoral General Election Today, Lhota faces off with de Blasio

November 5, 2013
Bill de Blasio and Joseph Lhota face off in the general election for mayor; de Blasio leads in polls.
UPDATE: New York City Board of Elections calls for recount after primary election

UPDATE: New York City Board of Elections calls for recount after primary election

September 11, 2013
After a tight Democratic primary election Tuesday night, the Board of Elections will hold a recount starting on Monday, Sept. 16.
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All-university student council elections begin

Nicole Brown and Veronica Carchedi April 8, 2013
NYU will be hosting its All-University Elections from April 8 to April 12.
Liberal ideals to be tested over next four years

Liberal ideals to be tested over next four years

November 8, 2012
The more important factors of Election Day are the senatorial, congressional and proposition results.

Re-election marks freedom for President Obama

November 8, 2012
President Obama can look forward to making some progressive changes over the next four years.
Election Day should be deemed national holiday

Election Day should be deemed national holiday

November 8, 2012
Given the wasted time, money and energy on Election Day, Americans deserve a day off to pick the president.