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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

Ten NYU students and one professor were arrested for civil disobedience in Washington D.C. This is the second time in three weeks that an NYU group blocked pedestrian traffic outside of the White House. (Image courtesy of The Workers Circle)

More NYU students arrested for voting rights protest outside White House

A group was arrested for civil disobedience in Washington, D.C., while demanding the Biden administration pass federal voting rights legislation.
Rachel Cohen, Deputy News Editor November 18, 2021

Ten NYU students and one professor were arrested for civil disobedience in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 17. This was the second time in three weeks that an NYU group blocked pedestrian...

The Spooky Issue

The Spooky Issue

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor October 30, 2017
Check out this week's spoooky stories about what haunts the streets and students of NYU.
Political diversity stems from state laws

Political diversity stems from state laws

November 7, 2013
States passing legislation ranging from far right to far left are reflective of an inherently deep, national political divide that Congress wouldn't be able to resolve on the federal level even if it were able to sign off on policy measures.
U.S. needs grassroots movement besides Tea Party

U.S. needs grassroots movement besides Tea Party

October 30, 2013
With dysfunction running rampant in Washington, the American public needs a powerful grassroots movement that puts pressure on Congress to mobilize, not one that exacerbates the problem.