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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

Our NYU voters: results from a straw poll

Our NYU voters: results from a straw poll

October 26, 2012
A quick look at where NYU students stand in the 2012 election.
Courtesy of David Guo's Master via Flickr

Framing the issue: economy

October 26, 2012
Two different economic ideologies clash on the campaign trail.
Framing the issue: financial aid/student loans

Framing the issue: financial aid/student loans

October 26, 2012
Financial aid is a crucial issue for many students this election season.
via Mystic Krewe of Satyricon

Framing the issue: gay rights

October 26, 2012
In this election, gay rights issues will extend beyond marriage equality.
via Cognoscenti

Framing the issue: women’s rights

October 26, 2012
Susan Torrey reflects on the sweeping effect that changes in policy regarding women’s health would have on all people.
tiffini via Flickr

Framing the issue: immigration

October 26, 2012
Immigration is one of the important issues this election.
sacks08 via flickr.com

Framing the issue: health care

October 26, 2012
For students this election, the healthcare is a topic that should be closely followed.
Courtesy of Keoni Cabral via flickr.com

Framing the issue: environment

October 26, 2012
With the election drawing closer, candidates remain relatively quiet on environmental issues.
Meryll Preposi/WSN, Francis Poon/WSN

Campaign donations translated in terms of student tuition

October 26, 2012
During the campaign season thousands of dollars are donated to the candidates, money that could pay for countless tuitions and macbooks.

Most commonly used convention words

October 26, 2012
Here are some of the most used words from the acceptance speeches the nominees.
Power players: first ladies

Power players: first ladies

October 26, 2012
Ann Romney and Michelle Obama leave their mark on the campaign trail with political and philanthropic beliefs.
Power players: vice presidents

Power players: vice presidents

October 26, 2012
From women’s rights to the wars in the Middle East, Vice President Joe Biden and Representative Paul Ryan have starkly different views.