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

Washington Square News

When Issues Have Faces, Clinton Wins

When Issues Have Faces, Clinton Wins

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor October 10, 2016
Clinton has outlined an ambitious set of goals, but she has faced resistance from voters who feel these issues do not affect them.
Wrong to Punish Texas Children for Parents’ Lack of Documentation

Wrong to Punish Texas Children for Parents’ Lack of Documentation

Connor Borden, Staff Writer September 7, 2016
When birth certificate issuers have the power to determine a family’s future, certain checks and balances must be in place to ensure that constitutional rights are being observed.
"A Heart of Our Own", a documentary Gabrielle Ewing tells the story of undocumented Irish immigrants.

Alum’s Documentary Highlights Immigration Issue

Daria Butler, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
2015 Tisch graduate Gabrielle Ewing has made the documentary "A Hearth of Our Own" about undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S.
Trump’s Vision of America is Founded on Exclusion

Trump’s Vision of America is Founded on Exclusion

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer March 8, 2016
Trump is not making America great again. Trump is dividing America by stirring hatred and racism, but we, the voters, should not be deceived by his empty promises.
Europe should not close its borders

Europe should not close its borders

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
The people who attacked Paris may have been Syrian, or they all could have been French, but they really were terrorists. When European leaders begin to speak of closing borders and limiting refugees allowed into countries, they give in to the wishes of terror organizations.
Panelists Shirley Leyro (left) and Isabel Martinez (right), from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discuss immigration issues after screening of JR’s new film Ellis starring Robert De Niro.

Immigration experts tackle ‘Ellis’ immigration in film

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Immigration experts examined and deconstructed Robert DeNiro's latest film, "Ellis" from a historical perspective in a panel discussion at Kimmel on Nov. 9.
NYU Dream Team protester holds a sign at 30 Rockefeller Center in retaliation to Donald Trump’s appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Trump SNL gets more protesters than laughs

Jordan Reynolds, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Donald Trump was an awkward, misogynistic and racist host on "Saturday Night Live."

College Democrats, Republicans talk immigration, education

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor October 8, 2015
The NYU College Democrats and Republicans hold their fall debate on the topics of Economics of Immigration and School Vouchers.
Debate club discusses issues of immigration

Debate club discusses issues of immigration

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Professor Lawrence Mead hosted a debate on the topic "Does Immigration Weaken American Individualism?"

Non-citizen voting step in right direction

WSN Editorial Board March 26, 2015
New legislation to allow non-citizens with legal immigration status to vote in NYC municipal elections will allow for more inclusive voting that is reflective of NYC's diverse population.
Oscars lack diversity, audience

Oscars lack diversity, audience

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor February 25, 2015
The Oscars remain revelant by casting light on contemporary issues despite the specter of controversy.

Immigration policy benefits states

WSN Editorial Board February 18, 2015
States should not stand in the way of immigration reform.