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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

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Tammany Hall declared city landmark

November 5, 2013
New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission officially voted to make Tammany Hall a landmark last week.
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Media coverage of Gosnell case skews abortion debate

May 4, 2013
The Kermit Gosnell case should have debated the safety regulations in abortion clinics instead of focusing on the morality of abortion.
WSN Editorial Board reflects on spring semester events

WSN Editorial Board reflects on spring semester events

May 2, 2013
After an eventful start to 2013, the world will continue to grow despite some damaging blows.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Politicians should avoid misguiding rhetoric

March 25, 2013
Intuitive and ideological approaches are often not enough and, in many cases, don’t work the way in which the public is led to believe.
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ABC LIVE STREAM: President Obama’s State of the Union address

February 12, 2013
Tune in at 8:30 p.m. for ABC's coverage of the State of the Union
Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

Candidate Amirahmadi is better for Iran

January 30, 2013
Hooshang Amirahmadi, candidate for president, is the better choice for Iran.
New Van Sant film muddles promised political message

New Van Sant film muddles promised political message

December 27, 2012
Despite beautiful cinematography and a great cast, "Promised Land" fails to maintain a coherent agenda or interesting characters.
Polarized media creates political intolerance

Polarized media creates political intolerance

December 3, 2012
What happens when people only get news from sources that align with their political beliefs? Intolerance and inefficiency in government.
Palestine, Israel must focus on compromise, not conflict

Palestine, Israel must focus on compromise, not conflict

November 15, 2012
Recent Israeli attack on Gaza will worsen regional tensions in the Middle East.
Electoral College disenfranchises majority

Electoral College disenfranchises majority

November 12, 2012
The United States should switch to a one person, one vote system relying on the Electoral College.
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Iran nuclear policy a serious threat to U.S. security

November 6, 2012
The threat of a nuclear Iran is a safety concern that both parties can agree on.
Social network connects users to political interests

Social network connects users to political interests

October 22, 2012
Joschka Tryba, an alumna of Brown University, has founded LoveGov, a social network to simplify political issues for students.