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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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Steinhardt professor receives prestigious award for his new book

October 9, 2012
Professor Charlton McIlwain received the Ralph J. Bunche Award in August for his most recent book, "Race Appeal."
Julie DeVito for WSN

NYU tunes in to first presidential debate

October 3, 2012
The first presidential debate has left Obama supporters feeling dismayed, and Romney criticizers surprised.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Voting does not create substantial changes

October 2, 2012
The solution to America’s political stagnancy may lie within not voting in this election.
Right-wing easy targets for late-night TV

Right-wing easy targets for late-night TV

September 30, 2012
Shows like SNL, The Daily Show and The Tonight Show appear to be influencing the votes of undecided independents.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Democrat or Republican: Are either the right choice?

September 24, 2012
In a disappointingly flawed two-party system, opinion editor Chris Dinardo encourages straying from this idea and pursuing his idea of true democracy.
Voter ID measures spark controversy

Voter ID measures spark controversy

September 23, 2012
New voter ID laws in Republican-led states have sparked much debate and may prevent large minority groups from voting.

The highlights of the DNC are the weak points of the RNC

September 12, 2012
The Democratic and Republican National Conventions proved yet again why dems are in the lead.
Johnathan Tan/WSN

Political polls detrimental to political process

September 5, 2012
Opinion editor Chris DiNardo critiques the widespread use of political polls in the electoral process and policy debates.