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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

Protestors march down 5th Avenue in response to the State of the Union and the Senate Acquittal of President Trump. (Staff photo by Jake Capriotti)

Senate Acquittal of President Trump Spurs Protest

New Yorkers with the group Rise and Resist came together in Columbus Circle on Wednesday to protest the US Senate acquitting President Donald Trump of impeachment nearly 90 minutes after the vote came in.
Nick Mead, Contributing Writer February 6, 2020

Protestors gathered in Columbus Circle on Wednesday evening to protest the acquittal of President Donald Trump by the Senate on two articles of impeachment.  During the Senate...

ICE protesters show off homemade banners in Grand Central demonstration.  (Staff photo by Mina Mohammadi)

Activists Protest ICE in Grand Central Terminal

The protest, organized by the activist group “Rise and Resist,” is designed to raise awareness and visibility of U.S. immigration policy.
Lisa Cochran and Emily Mason, News Editors January 31, 2020

More than 30 activists gathered in Grand Central Terminal on Thursday with signs and a large banner reading “U.S. Immigration Policy is a crime” to protest recent U.S. immigration...