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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

Immigration from a Human Perspective

Immigration from a Human Perspective

Martine Duffy, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
People do not immigrate illegally for fun. It is dangerous, it is terrifying, it is traumatically disruptive to a person’s life.
New Talk Between President Trump and Democrats on DACA Reform In Progress

New Talk Between President Trump and Democrats on DACA Reform In Progress

WSN Editorial Board September 14, 2017
President Donald Trump's willingness to negotiate DACA policies with Democrats is a good sign.
Trump is Wrong on DACA

Trump is Wrong on DACA

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer September 11, 2017
It is irresponsible to view DACA recipients as merely statistics more than anything else.
DACA Decision Shows Lack of Leadership

DACA Decision Shows Lack of Leadership

Allison De La Bastida, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Congress, now, have a chance to retaliate for failing to pass the DREAM Act, which would have resolved undocumented immigration issue years ago. This is the time to make all those voices supporting DACA come into one and defend those 800,000 kids.
At the emergency rally on Jan. 25, New Yorkers came together to show solidarity with the Muslim American and immigrant communities.

Emergency Rally for Muslim and Immigrant Rights Held in Washington Square Park

Jemima McEvoy and Sayer Devlin January 25, 2017
After President Donald Trump signed executive orders concerning immigration, thousands of protestors congregated at Washington Square Park for an emergency rally.
Obama must act on immigration reform

Obama must act on immigration reform

April 8, 2014
President Barack Obama should use his authority to put an end to unreasonable deportation for minor offenses.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Cuban immigration reforms will prove ineffective and dangerous

February 7, 2013
Recent Cuban immigration reform poses unlikely drawbacks.