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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

Stop Calling Hillary Clinton a Republican

Stop Calling Hillary Clinton a Republican

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer April 14, 2016
Although she is hardly the standard-bearer for progressivism, Clinton stands starkly apart from most Republican lawmakers, and to equate the two sets a dangerous and unhelpful tone.
NYU swimmer, Max Phillips, who injured himself last October is finally back and swimming better than ever.

Junior Swimmer Endures Recovery After Zip-Tying Own Feet

Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer February 9, 2016
Sometimes luck isn't on his side, but that won't stop Max Phillips from diving into the pool.
Economic Views Cannot Oppose Social Views

Economic Views Cannot Oppose Social Views

Max Schachere, Staff Writer February 4, 2016
In the U.S., social policy is inherently tied to economic policy. However desirable a divergence might be, it is simply impossible to ever achieve.

College Democrats, Republicans talk immigration, education

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor October 8, 2015
The NYU College Democrats and Republicans hold their fall debate on the topics of Economics of Immigration and School Vouchers.
Republicans must stop cowering behind Reagan

Republicans must stop cowering behind Reagan

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 1, 2015
GOP must be forward-facing, and must stop venerating Reagan.
GOP must end its war on women

GOP must end its war on women

Annie Cohen, Contributing writer September 22, 2015
Given how many of Planned Parenthood's activities have nothing to do with abortion, the GOP must end its war on women.
Students must fight partisanship by voting

Students must fight partisanship by voting

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 1, 2014
Young Americans’ activism to promote civic engagement demonstrates that students can empower themselves through the political process.
Shameful treatment of veterans reflects political hypocrisy

Shameful treatment of veterans reflects political hypocrisy

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist September 25, 2014
Despite the frequency with which politicians proclaim their devotion to veterans, the actual legislation to substantiate their professed gratitude is lacking.
Individual factors may sink Senate Democrats

Individual factors may sink Senate Democrats

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 15, 2014
State-level factors will play an integral role in this November's Senate elections.
Alumni present film on corrupt politics

Alumni present film on corrupt politics

Donald Pierce, Contributing Writer September 8, 2014
Tisch alumni Holly Mosher and John Ennis premiered their socially conscious documentary “Pay 2 Play: Democracy’s High Stakes.”

Pay inequity hurts female college graduates

April 16, 2014
This harsh reality is particularly applicable to NYU students, where the ratio of women to men on campus is three to two.

Success of Obamacare contingent on youth

April 2, 2014
Young Americans — who remain largely uninsured — still approve of Obamacare.