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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

New York's growing homelessness should be a major mayoral issue

New York’s growing homelessness should be a major mayoral issue

October 21, 2013
The next New York City mayor must take serious steps to make affordable housing more accessible and reduce the level of homelessness rampant throughout the city.
Courtesy of NYC Girl's Project

Bloomberg unveils self-esteem campaign for young girls

October 7, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg started a campaign to raise girls' self-esteem.
File photo by Kelsey Ledgerwood

Rise in NYC smoking rates leads to plans to manage health

September 26, 2013
The smoking rate in New York City has increased among adults according to the Mayor's Management Report.
Bloomberg calling de Blasio's campaign racist is inadvertently racist

Bloomberg calling de Blasio’s campaign racist is inadvertently racist

Christina Coleburn, Contributing Columnist September 11, 2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's characterization of mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio's ad campaign as racist reveals the current mayor's double-standard when it comes to race.
An introduction from the WSN Editorial Board

An introduction from the WSN Editorial Board

August 25, 2013
Between the city's mayoral race and our own university's administrative issues, it's going to be great year for debate.
Candidate Christine Quinn cannot have support in bid for mayor

Candidate Christine Quinn cannot have support in bid for mayor

March 21, 2013
Former professor of biomedical sciences Joseph Manago argues that mayoral candidate Christine Quinn belongs in jail, not in office.
via wikipedia.org

City Council Speaker Quinn announces bid for mayor

March 13, 2013
New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn announced her bid for mayor, which would make her the first gay mayor in the city's history.
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NYU professors remember former Mayor Edward Koch

February 3, 2013
Passing away at 88 years-old, former New York City mayor Edward Koch is remembered for his triumphs and tribulations.
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Ideology, not strategy, should determine party affiliation

October 17, 2012
By switching parties for strategic purposes, politicians such as NYC mayoral candidates Tom Allon and George McDonald overlook the significance of positions and platforms.