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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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Opinion: Trump is endangering critical NYC infrastructure

By withholding $18 billion for major transportation projects, the Trump administration is sacrificing jobs, mobility and the future of New York’s economy for political points.
Suhani Bhatt, Contributing Writer October 24, 2025

The ripple effects of the now three-week government shutdown are being felt by every industry across the country. But New York City has faced escalated scrutiny from the Trump...

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Opinion: Keep protesting, it’s vital

The students of NYU should keep using their education and privilege to champion the rights of the defenseless. Preventing injustice is more important than preventing inconvenience.
Jesse Schumann, Contributing Writer October 22, 2025

On Monday, WSN published an opinion piece condemning student protestors at NYU. A contributing writer, Becky Flanagan, claimed that this small group of her peers are “ruining...

(Allina Xiao and Kyra Reilley for WSN)

Guest Essay: Unity is the only way out of Trump’s ‘compact’

School administrators might be tempted to agree to the illegal offer, but a joint response within and across universities can stop them.
Grace Lindsay, Guest Contributor October 20, 2025

Grace Lindsay is an Assistant Professor of Psychology & Data Science at New York University. Nine universities received an Oct. 1 letter from the Trump administration with...

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Guest Essay: We condemn the actions and ideas that killed Charlie Kirk and their presence on our campus

The NYU College Republicans is a student-led organization.
NYU College Republicans, Guest Contributor October 3, 2025

Over the past 10 years, conservative students and faculty at NYU have only been welcome in the public forum insofar as we participate in “bipartisanship” — a misleading...

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Off Topic: Late-night show losses are the next step in entertainment censorship

Between the cancellations of two late-night shows, PBS funding cuts and its effort to politicize performing arts, the Trump Administration is finding new ways to clamp down on free speech.
Annika Wilewicz, Deputy Opinion Editor September 24, 2025

Last week, ABC announced that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” would be on pause indefinitely following a statement that Kimmel made on air about MAGA benefiting politically from Charlie...

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Off Topic: Department of Defense name change counters tradition and goals

The move directly contrasts the president’s self branding as a peacemaker.
Leila Abarca, Contributing Writer September 16, 2025

In another branding move as commander in chief, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War. He rationalized the...

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Guest Essay: The call for a reparations committee

NYU needs to refuse compliance with President Donald Trump’s white supremacist agenda by taking active steps like reparations and acknowledging its racist past.
JJ Briscoe and Sebastian Leon Martinez February 28, 2025

Guest essays reflect opinions from writers beyond WSN. If you’d like to submit a guest essay for consideration, please email [email protected]. We are at a crossroads on...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Opinion: A new generation of leaders is long overdue

As our political system ages, young voices are necessary for our nation’s progress.
Serin Lee, Contributing Writer February 27, 2025

Despite being affected the most by today’s political decisions, younger people have long been sidelined in the political arena, where older people continue to dominate. This...

(Danny Arensberg for WSN)

Opinion: LGBTQ+ mental health is under attack

As President Donald Trump targets LGTBQ+ freedoms, it is important for local governments to do more to protect their LGBTQ+ citizens and their mental health.
Sam Kats, Contributing Writer February 27, 2025

Content warning: This article includes mentions of suicide. Shortly after President Donald Trump won the 2024 election, LGBTQ+ crisis lines were flooded with an unprecedented...

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Off Topic: The alt-right is lying about free speech

Despite its supposed commitment to freedom of speech, the Trump Administration’s actions reveal its commitment to stifling political opposition and controlling narratives.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor February 26, 2025

One of the biggest talking points of the alt-right has been the so-called destruction of free speech, which they often blame on the rise of politically correct speech, or wokeness,...

(Kiara Mujica for WSN)

Guest Essay: At NYU, we cannot afford to be passive in the face of fascism.

President Donald Trump’s blitzkrieg of executive orders threatens international students, trans rights, diversity initiatives and our core values.
NYU College Democrats February 20, 2025

Guest essays reflect opinions from writers beyond WSN. If you’d like to submit a guest essay for consideration, please email [email protected]. We have always known who...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

Off Topic: The case for dating across the political divide

In an increasingly polarized world, political differences are a dealbreaker for most people, making it harder to find common ground, let alone fall in love.
Zofia Fernandini, Contributing Writer February 14, 2025

With Valentine's Day it's hard not to think about the one thing that can turn a date into a debate: politics. While most of us can leave political discourse at the dinner...