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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

Beto’s Success Amounts to Pretty Privilege

Beto’s Success Amounts to Pretty Privilege

Much of the optimism and excitement around Beto’s audacious presidential run can be attributed not to any unique political ideas, but his attractiveness.
Emily Dai, Staff Writer November 11, 2019

Beto O’Rourke, tumbling in poll numbers and dwindling in fundraising figures, recently dropped out of the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries. After struggling to channel...

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate, located at Hofstra University.

Trump and Clinton Win Big in New York, Edge Closer to Nomination

Rebecca Oh, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
Clinton and Trump are the favorites in a race that has seen more competition for each party's ticket than the two would have anticipated.
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke for 90 minutes at the rally last Wednesday in Washington Square Park.

Voting in the NY Primary? Get to Know Your Candidates

Anne Cruz, News Editor April 18, 2016
A look at which presidential candidates remain and the platforms they are running on.
Hillary Clinton will take her sizable lead over Bernie Sanders to New York next week, where 291 delegates are up for grabs.

What You Need to Know Before Next Week’s Primary

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz April 11, 2016
Whatever your party preferences, here's what you need to know before you head to the New York presidential primaries next Tuesday.
Trump As the Lesser of Two Evils

Trump As the Lesser of Two Evils

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer March 21, 2016
While Trump may spout off nonsense and inspire fear and hate in his followers, he isn’t as staunchly devoted to right-wing extremism the same way that Cruz is.
Women need more than Cruz’s condoms

Women need more than Cruz’s condoms

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor December 3, 2015
The war on women is frighteningly real, and just because one Republican’s privilege and ignorance blinds him to it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist, or that he himself hasn’t played an active role in waging it.
Birthright citizenship should not be dismissed

Birthright citizenship should not be dismissed

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
The current debate over birthright citizenship is nonsensical, unless the GOP wishes to undermine the core tenets of this country.
Though Congress averts default, dangerous precedent set

Though Congress averts default, dangerous precedent set

October 17, 2013
Based on the government shutdown, our political system seems to be indefinitely fragmented
Cruz's speech motivated by attention

Cruz’s speech motivated by attention

September 26, 2013
Texas Junior Sen. Ted Cruz used the hot issue of Obamacare to propel himself onto the front page.