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

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Abolish the Illogical Electoral College

Abolish the Illogical Electoral College

Analyzing the origins of the Electoral College proves that the system is an outdated relic of the United States’ political past.
Gavin Arneson, Contributing Writer April 22, 2019

It is not surprising to recount that in the presidential election of 2016, Hillary Clinton won nearly 3 million more votes than her opponent yet lost the presidency; however, it...

Emails Aren’t Convincing Electors to Change Their Votes

Emails Aren’t Convincing Electors to Change Their Votes

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
Electors are not in any way impressed by the thousands of emails they're receiving, and bigotry will not magically disappear even in the case of a political miracle.
Our Country Is Too Smart For The Electoral College

Our Country Is Too Smart For The Electoral College

Veronica Liow, Contributing Writer November 18, 2016
To put it simply, the Electoral College is outdated.
Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

WSN Staff November 15, 2016
These post-election staff rants are guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and shove all of the kale in your house into the garbage.
Antiquated Voting Equipment Threatens Democracy

Antiquated Voting Equipment Threatens Democracy

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor September 14, 2016
Prudently maintaining suitable voting equipment is to preserve the integrity of American democracy.
Does the American Election System Even Want You to Vote?

Does the American Election System Even Want You to Vote?

Sofia Pereira, Contributing Writer September 9, 2016
The voting process may be a hassle, but it is up to us as dissatisfied members of this community to elect officials who will change the system.
Electoral college stymies democracy

Electoral college stymies democracy

Max Schachere, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
The electoral college is an obstacle for modern democracy and the proper enfranchisement of all voters. The state a voter resides in should have no bearing on how much their vote matters.
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.
Electoral College disenfranchises majority

Electoral College disenfranchises majority

November 12, 2012
The United States should switch to a one person, one vote system relying on the Electoral College.