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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

Taking Back Election Day

Taking Back Election Day

Although national efforts to make Election Day a paid holiday have failed, a small town in Ohio is taking matters into its own hands.
Nathan Maue, Contributing Writer February 15, 2019

A speck of blue in a sea of red, Sandusky, Ohio is an urban center of about 25,000 people. On Jan. 28, this small town made the not-so-small decision to swap out Columbus Day for...

Why NYU’s Student Government Fails to Represent You

Why NYU’s Student Government Fails to Represent You

Finlay McIntosh, Contributing Writer November 26, 2018

NYU’s Student Government Assembly is soon poised to vote on a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions resolution. If passed by the University Senate, the resolution would cause NYU...

“Vote Here” signs in multiple languages outside the polling center in University Hall. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

Midterm Results Signal a New Wave of Progressive Policies for New York

Featuring momentous local and national results, the 2018 midterm elections are poised to have a tangible effect on NYU, New York and the nation as a whole.
Alex Domb, News Editor November 8, 2018
Featuring momentous local and national results, the 2018 midterm elections are poised to have a tangible effect on NYU, New York and the nation as a whole.
We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
With the 2018 midterm elections underway, staff writer Cole Stallone examines why Native American voting rights are a long-neglected problem in the United States that deserve our attention and activism.
A reminder for students to vote in the midterm written on a whiteboard at the RC in Weinstein. (Photo by Alana Beyer)

University Urges Students to Vote

Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor October 22, 2018
NYU's concern over decreasing voting rates and below average turnout has compelled the university to increase their voting initiatives.
NYU professor James Ryan had difficulty voting in the New York gubernatorial elections last week.

Upset NYU Professor One of Many Who Couldn’t Vote Last Week

Although a registered New York voter, an NYU professor says he was unable to vote in last week's primary.
Kathryn Chapman, Contributing Writer September 20, 2018
Although a registered New York voter, an NYU professor says he was unable to vote in last week's primary.
Giving Up My Voting Rights in My Home State

Giving Up My Voting Rights in My Home State

Yasmin Patel, Contributing Writer September 16, 2018
Read one writer's argument for why fear of giving up voter registration in their home-state should not dissuade college students from voter registration and from heading to the polls this November.
Mobilization Is Just As Important As Voting

Mobilization Is Just As Important As Voting

Aliyah Austin, Columnist September 13, 2018
Although voting is important and essential, activist groups should focus on what initiates real change, which is mass mobilization.
New York Primary Elections are happening tomorrow. Candidates, from left to right: Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon running for the state governor; Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams running for lieutenant governor; Leecia Eve, Letitia James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Zephyr Teachout running for attorney general.

How You Can Vote in the Sept. 13 Primary Election

Here's how and where to vote in the primary elections.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 12, 2018
Here's how and where to vote in the primary elections.
Facebook is partnering with NYU Langone.

NYU Opinions on Facebook User-Data Controversy

Louise Choi, Staff Writer April 23, 2018
WSN looks into students' opinions on Facebook following the Cambridge Analytica data collection scandal.
Your Hometown Needs Your Vote

Your Hometown Needs Your Vote

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
Make your vote count and register to vote in your home state before the upcoming midterm elections in November.
Answer in Gerrymandering Case is Clear

Answer in Gerrymandering Case is Clear

Amy Rhee, Contributing Writer October 18, 2017
However, the existence of those institutions does not excuse anti-democratic practices that bolster the power of politicians.