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

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

Washington Square News

Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis

Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis

People can be smart about hygiene without diving into racist tirades against the people that need the most help.
Alexandra Chan, Deputy Photo Editor February 3, 2020

News of the novel coronavirus has spread quickly, and as a result, also led to the promotion of racist and xenophobic reactions. Fear of the spread of the virus is understandable,...

NYU students preparing for early vote. (Photo by Justin Park)

How NYU Students Prep for the Election Season

Political unease encourages these NYU students to prep early for the upcoming presidential election.
Tatiana Velasco, Deputy Culture Editor January 27, 2020

The new year typically prompts feeling of hope and optimism, but students struggle to shake their anxieties as the nation’s political climate remains muddled in turmoil. As students...

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US Politicians Don’t Know How to Deal With Hong Kong

The fight for democracy in Hong Kong deserves better than the political maneuvering and schemes of U.S. politicians.
Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer November 4, 2019

Images of a rally outside the U.S. embassy in Hong Kong peppered local news outlets and social media in September. Protesters clad in black waved U.S. flags, asking the supposed...

Houston general manager Daryl Morey’s tweet in support of Hong Kong sparked outrage from Chinese fans. (Via Getty)

The NBA Wants You to Forget About Hong Kong

With the start of the NBA regular season last week, the league thinks it has moved on from its China controversy. But the protests are still continuing, and so should the conversation.
Bin Cho, Staff Writer October 27, 2019

In their 21st consecutive week, demonstrations in Hong Kong have become increasingly violent. A police officer shot an 18-year-old protestor earlier this month. Despite attempts...

Buenos Aires Climate Strike

Buenos Aires Climate Strike

Last month’s climate march was a global event; here is a look at the vibrant and energetic protests that occurred in Buenos Aires, Argentina, featuring some NYU students as well.
Ana Marazzi, Exposures Staff Photographer October 17, 2019

The Supreme Court of the United States is currently in debate over employers can fire LGBTQ+ individuals because of their sexual or gender identity. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Students Fear Upcoming Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination

With a majority-conservative Supreme Court, students are not confident that LGBTQ workers will remain protected from discrimination.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2019

After the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for three labor discrimination cases on the grounds of transgender identity and sexuality last week, members of NYU’s LGBTQ community...

NYU’s new Center for Social Media and Politics is studying how social media impacts politics, including how fake news is spread. (Photo by Christian Forte)

NYU Launches Center for Social Media and Politics After Rise of Fake News, Russian Trolls

The center will study the role of social media in politics, including how social media influences political ideologies and how fake news is spread.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor October 14, 2019

The university has received approximately $12 million in funding to establish a new Center for Social Media and Politics, which will research topics like how social media affects...

Imagining President Pence

Imagining President Pence

With the looming possibility of impeachment and the removal of President Trump, it is important to prepare for the realities of a Pence presidency.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor September 30, 2019

Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives launched an impeachment inquiry for President Donald Trump. Because of his crimes, the House and the Senate should investigate, impeach...

Manipulative Language and Greed in Labor Politics

Manipulative Language and Greed in Labor Politics

With their rhetoric of freedom and liberty, politicians distract while they take rights from workers and empower corporations.
Scott Oatkin, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives was full of spirited debate on a piece of legislation called the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act. Forced arbitration, the practice...

How Framing Directs the Democratic Debates

How Framing Directs the Democratic Debates

By turning Democratic policy into Republican talking points, debate moderators make the events about themselves and their potential profit rather than about the candidates.
Scott Oatkin, Staff Writer September 17, 2019

The Democratic debates have come and gone, and once more they have utterly failed to create the comprehensible and substantive discussion that voters long for. The candidates themselves...

The facade of the Oculus. (via Wikimedia)

Protestors at World Trade Center Call to Abolish ICE

The group “Rise and Resist” held a silent protest in the World Trade Center’s Oculus to bring attention to U.S. immigration policy and to mourn lives lost during U.S.-Mexico border disputes.
Lisa Cochran, Contributing Writer September 12, 2019

Around 60 activists of all ages bearing large black banners reading “no raids” and “immigration policy is a crime” and photos of children killed in detainment camps stood...

Four NYU political student groups debate in April 2018. The NYU College Democrats and NYU College Republicans have hired new executive boards and hope to coordinate more frequently this fall. (Photo by Sam Klein)

NYU Dems and Repubs to Coordinate, Debate More This Semester

The new executive boards of NYU College Democrats and Republicans both expressed that they hope to work together more this fall.
Julia Santiago, Contributing Writer September 11, 2019

The new presidents of NYU’s leading political clubs, the NYU College Democrats and Republicans, are planning to develop a stronger working relationship between the two ideologically...