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

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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

India Walton is a democratic socialist who won the Buffalo’s mayoral Democratic primary in June. While Buffalo’s majority-Democratic electorate would typically ensure Walton’s election as mayor, some of her fellow Democrats have refused to endorse her. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)

Opinion: Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton deserves Democrats’ endorsement

The lack of support for democratic socialist India Walton among New York state Democrats is unacceptable and foolish politics. 
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor October 26, 2021

Democratic socialist India Walton defeated incumbent Mayor Byron Brown’s attempt to seek a fifth term in the Buffalo mayoral primary in June. In this predominantly Democratic...

Kirsten Gillibrand has served as a junior New York Senator since 2009. Her internship program has been criticized for its inaccessibility to low-income applicants and lack of diversity. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program

When it comes to her internship program, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is par for the course on the patronage, exploitation and corruption of Washington, D.C.
Zach Banks, Staff Writer October 21, 2021

As the competitive application season rolls around for those aspiring to be a congressional intern this spring, college students are putting the final touches on their resumes...

Protestors in Battery Park Respond to JFK Detainees

Protestors in Battery Park Respond to JFK Detainees

Jemima McEvoy and Sayer Devlin January 29, 2017
New Yorkers took to the streets again on Sunday to protest President Trump's recent executive orders on immigration.
NYU must stand with the Clean Water Rule

NYU must stand with the Clean Water Rule

Anubhuti Kumar, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
NYU students must do their part and raise awareness about the importance of clean water to every facet of our life.
Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina’s Case: Elizabeth Warren leads student loan reform effort

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2014
The bursting student loan debt bubble equates to far more than partisan divides for students and families across the nation, including many on this campus.