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Opinion: The red wave did hit New York. Is this the new normal?
New York Republicans made immense gains during the midterm elections. But the results are far from the country’s status quo, where Democrats staved off a greater Republican takeover of congressional seats.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• November 23, 2022
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Opinion: Students can save Twitter
Users await the fall of Twitter under Elon Musk. But students could be the solution.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• November 16, 2022
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Nearly half of eligible NYU students won’t vote in midterms, WSN poll finds
Despite the efforts of the NYU Votes campaign to increase student voter turnout, many students who are eligible to vote have chosen not to cast their ballots in the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor
• November 8, 2022
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Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
Midterm elections are important, and New York residents have an opportunity to cast their ballots tomorrow. They shouldn’t waste it.
WSN Editorial Board
• November 7, 2022
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How Republicans could take control of Congress, according to NYU politics profs
Faculty experts in NYU’s Politics Department spoke to students about the importance of voting and the potential consequences of the 2022 midterm elections.
Katherine Williams, Contributing Writer
• November 4, 2022
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What to do this week: Haunted Halloween parade, the New York City Marathon
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 31-Nov 6.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor
• October 30, 2022
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A guide to voting in this year’s midterm elections
Election Day is less than two weeks away, and early voting begins this week. Get to know New York’s candidates and prepare to cast your ballot with WSN’s midterm voting guide.
Connor Patton, Contributing Writer
• October 27, 2022
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Opinion: New York could be facing a redder future
Redistricting failed to favor democrats, and a new congressional map threatens to break years of cemented Democratic stronghold in New York state.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• October 25, 2022
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Staff Rants: Midterms and midterms
It’s the middle of the term! The WSN staff offers our thoughts on our exam-packed weeks and the ongoing congressional election season.
Carmo Moniz, Kevin Wu, Edward Franco, Alexandra Cohen, Abi Rivera, Tori Morales, Jules Roscoe, Shamon Lawrence, Rachel Cohen, Lauren Ashe and Lorraine Olaya
• October 24, 2022
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Beyond NYU: Reporting the midterm elections for an ABC docuseries
Abby Wilson, News Editor
• October 21, 2022
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Opinion: NYU urges you to vote, and so do I
As an international student, I applaud the NYU Votes campaign, but it’s up to you to go vote.
Valentina Plevisani, Staff Writer
• October 7, 2022
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Donald Trump Is a Damaged Video Game Boss, and He’s About to Get Much More Dangerous
Take a breath and get ready for the next level of this political battle.
Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist
• November 13, 2018
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