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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

It’s Time to Bring Back Civil Discourse

It’s Time to Bring Back Civil Discourse

Christopher Collado, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
It can be frustrating to discuss politics with people who have different viewpoints that one's own. However, we should not shut ourselves away from the opportunity to engage.
NYU Law's Immigrant Defense Initiative is working to help those who are at risk with President Trump's immigration policies.

Q&A With Alina Das: A Lawyer Defending Refugees at JFK

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor February 3, 2017
Through its Immigrant Defense Initiative, the NYU School of Law is working diligently to defend all student who have been or will be affected by President Trump's executive orders regarding immigration.
The Cibele Palace in Madrid

Madrid: Silencio Sobre Trump?

Abigail Weinberg, Staff Writer February 3, 2017
Abigail Weinberg talks about adjusting to Madrid reflects on keeping silent in a harsh political climate.
During Political Turmoil, Quit Social Media

During Political Turmoil, Quit Social Media

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer February 2, 2017
Social media is a valuable tool for staying informed in a changing political climate. Yet, overindulging in it can also be highly detrimental to mental health and activism..
The Salesman opened in New York on Friday the 27th of January.

Nominated for an Oscar, Banned from Ceremony

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer January 30, 2017
With the advent of President Trump's executive order halting arrivals of people from several Muslim-majority countries, Oscar-nominated director Asghar Farhadi is refusing to attend the Oscars ceremony, despite his film "The Salesman" being nominated for an award.
Freedom of the Press Still Matters

Freedom of the Press Still Matters

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor January 30, 2017
While President Trump’s relationship with the media has not been amicable to say the least, to charge journalists with a felony for reporting and covering on the news is a direct violation of the First Amendment.
Let's Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Let’s Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Devyani Shekhawat, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
Despite being a country founded by immigrants, xenophobia continues to influence legislation and immigrants' daily lives.
People attended the rally hosted by the Council On American-Islamic Relations in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.

People Flock to Washington Square Park for Emergency Rally

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2017
The Council On American-Islamic Relations is hosting a rally in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.
At the emergency rally on Jan. 25, New Yorkers came together to show solidarity with the Muslim American and immigrant communities.

Emergency Rally for Muslim and Immigrant Rights Held in Washington Square Park

Jemima McEvoy and Sayer Devlin January 25, 2017
After President Donald Trump signed executive orders concerning immigration, thousands of protestors congregated at Washington Square Park for an emergency rally.
A woman protests as part of the Women’s March on NYC.

Women, Allies Take to the Streets

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor January 23, 2017
This weekend, hundreds of thousands of women marched on Washington and in other cities both great and small across our nation. As to be expected, hundreds of member of the NYU community participated. Here are a few of their stories.
The NYU Women's Basketball Twitter account consistently updates about the team, including when they walked for Breast Cancer Awareness.

NYU Athletics Can Learn From Trump

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer January 23, 2017
Should NYU Athletics model their social media presence after Donald Trump?
President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated today as the 45th President of the United States.

A Trump Inauguration Guide: Talking with Willie Geist

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 20, 2017
Willie Geist, NBC anchor and news correspondent, spoke with WSN on what to expect from the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States.