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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

Political cynicism among young voters must end

Political cynicism among young voters must end

WSN Editorial Board November 2, 2015
Young people have too much at stake in the coming election not to vote. In order to counteract the lack of attention to youth issues, young people must vote in order to show that they are a force worth considering.
Electoral college stymies democracy

Electoral college stymies democracy

Max Schachere, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
The electoral college is an obstacle for modern democracy and the proper enfranchisement of all voters. The state a voter resides in should have no bearing on how much their vote matters.

Campaign shifts needed for millenial vote

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 3, 2014
Millennials are drawn to vote by pressing issues, and politicians must remember this shift in voter sentiment when they campaign.
Sunday voting could increase voter turnout

Sunday voting could increase voter turnout

Zarif Adnan October 28, 2014
Moving Election Day to Sunday could bring new voters that could not vote in the middle of the workweek.
Campaigns, voters share blame for low turnout in New York City

Campaigns, voters share blame for low turnout in New York City

November 7, 2013
New York City's historical pattern of low voter turnout continued in Tuesday's mayoral election - but at an all-time low - revealing a growing participation problem in the United States' largest city.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Voting process and media presentation of election results in need of attention

November 9, 2012
The prolonged process of casting a ballot in Florida resulted in the decision being announced before all votes were cast.
Jeff Knezovich via Flickr

Sandy causes concern for some absentee voters

November 1, 2012
Sandy could affect students' abilities to vote in the 2012 election.
Courtesy of Claire Stottlemyer

Political portrait: Claire Stottlemyer

October 26, 2012
Gallatin senior makes an impact on the presidential election, encouraging student voter participation.
Op Ed Live: Student Voting Rights

Op Ed Live: Student Voting Rights

October 22, 2012
Two opinion section contributors discuss the importance of the student vote in the 2012 election.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Voting does not create substantial changes

October 2, 2012
The solution to America’s political stagnancy may lie within not voting in this election.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Early voting laws cause partisan conflict

September 30, 2012
As election day looms on the horizon, Republicans have been fighting for early voting law restrictions while Democrats want more lenient laws.
Voter ID measures spark controversy

Voter ID measures spark controversy

September 23, 2012
New voter ID laws in Republican-led states have sparked much debate and may prevent large minority groups from voting.