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

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

Washington Square News

Stop Calling Hillary Clinton a Republican

Stop Calling Hillary Clinton a Republican

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer April 15, 2016
Although she is hardly the standard-bearer for progressivism, Clinton stands starkly apart from most Republican lawmakers, and to equate the two sets a dangerous and unhelpful tone.
Sanders Campaign Lacks Coherency, Compass

Sanders Campaign Lacks Coherency, Compass

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor April 14, 2016
Sanders’ platform is a populist facade, crumbling under the weight of a reality Sanders knows too little about.
Coolness Does Not a Proper President Make

Coolness Does Not a Proper President Make

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer April 12, 2016
While the elusive, mystifying cool factor will likely continue to confound politicians and voters alike, a larger degree of self-awareness must be in order. To go beyond the cool, beyond the superficial and the promises can be challenging in a society that is as image-obsessed as ours.
Keep Celebrities Out of Politics

Keep Celebrities Out of Politics

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
This means that while the celebrities have a certain degree of responsibility if they elect to get involved in politics, so do their fans.
New York Should Host Democratic Debate

New York Should Host Democratic Debate

WSN Editorial Board March 30, 2016
A New York debate between the Democratic nominees is needed — not as a political gift to either candidate, but to give a voice to New Yorkers.
Voter Suppression Is Not a Clinton Conspiracy

Voter Suppression Is Not a Clinton Conspiracy

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
Instead of banding together in the face of this obvious voter suppression, members of the Democratic party have been spewing vitriol at each other, with some placing blame on Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee for these events. Rage against voter suppression should be directed towards national election reform, not used as political ammunition against fellow Democrats.
Clinton Beats Sanders on LGBTQ Rights

Clinton Beats Sanders on LGBTQ Rights

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer March 23, 2016
Clinton’s progressive credentials on LGBT issues should not be dismissed based solely on her past stance on marriage equality.
Memes Could Spell Defeat for Democrats

Memes Could Spell Defeat for Democrats

Colin Burke, Contributing Writer February 25, 2016
In a world where Donald Trump could feasibly become president, we can’t let memes ruin the democratic party.
Broad City returns with its third season, packed with with more of the absurd hilarity that makes the show a hit.

Broad City Picks Up Right Where It Left Off, If you Can Figure Out Where That Is

Madison Davis, Contributing Writer February 24, 2016
"Broad City", starring Abbi Jacobson and CAS alum Ilana Glazer, is back for a third season and better than ever.
Left to Right: Politics at NYU

Left to Right: Politics at NYU

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 8, 2016

Depending on who you ask, young people are either uninterested in politics, or leading a democratic revolution. According to the Pew Research Center, millennials are less interested...

Clintons Campaign Belongs in the 60s

Clinton’s Campaign Belongs in the ’60s

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton's campaign has failed to resonate with millennials, and instead goes straight over their heads. She'd be better suited for the 1960s.
Single Payer Healthcare Blazes Trail While Remaining A Practical Option

Single Payer Healthcare Blazes Trail While Remaining A Practical Option

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer February 3, 2016
Single-payer health care has been plagued by misinformation, but a close examination of its promised reforms shows that it is the logical step forward.