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

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

Washington Square News

NYU students congregate to watch the Democratic debate in the Leslie eLab.

Election Season in Full Swing

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer January 25, 2016

With President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address and the Democratic presidential primary debate right behind us, NYU students have begun voicing their thoughts...

Biden shouldn’t run for president

Biden shouldn’t run for president

Shiva Darshan, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
The call for Biden to run for POTUS in 2016 is heartening, but is he different enough from Clinton?
Republicans must stop cowering behind Reagan

Republicans must stop cowering behind Reagan

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 1, 2015
GOP must be forward-facing, and must stop venerating Reagan.
GOP must end its war on women

GOP must end its war on women

Annie Cohen, Contributing writer September 22, 2015
Given how many of Planned Parenthood's activities have nothing to do with abortion, the GOP must end its war on women.

Trump poses serious threat to Republican Party

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer September 8, 2015
Donald Trump's outlandish sentiments are a danger to the GOP in 2016.
 Scientific Advisory Board needs more independent scientists

Scientific Advisory Board needs more independent scientists

Ryan Najjar, Contributing Columnist December 5, 2014
A thriving energy industry is useless when the earth and people that support it suffer in its name.

Fox News host, college republicans analyze future of GOP

Stephanie Grella, Staff Writer November 21, 2014
The NYU College Republicans held an event with Fox News host Jedediah Bila.
Shameful treatment of veterans reflects political hypocrisy

Shameful treatment of veterans reflects political hypocrisy

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist September 25, 2014
Despite the frequency with which politicians proclaim their devotion to veterans, the actual legislation to substantiate their professed gratitude is lacking.
Double X: Americans should take wage gap seriously

Double X: Americans should take wage gap seriously

April 17, 2014
Given the prominent female presence in the workforce, women should not continue to accept reduced pay for equal work.

Pay inequity hurts female college graduates

April 16, 2014
This harsh reality is particularly applicable to NYU students, where the ratio of women to men on campus is three to two.
Midterm campaigning reflects political hypocrisy

Midterm campaigning reflects political hypocrisy

April 2, 2014
Compromise can only occur if representatives articulate consistent beliefs that benefit citizens.
Christina's Case: Racial insults deter productive political discourse

Christina’s Case: Racial insults deter productive political discourse

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor March 30, 2014
When Republicans and Democrats shift their focus, they will find that they can address issues that are relevant to minorities.