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

Washington Square News

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changed her vote on the development of the Iron Dome missile defense system in Israel from “no” to “present.” Ocasio-Cortez is not the only progressive politician who abandoned their campaign ideologies. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Opinion: Don’t take progressive politicians at their word

Progressive politicians such as AOC and Jamaal Bowman have repeatedly abandoned their stated ideologies. It’s time we question if they truly champion the change we are looking for.
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor Oct 5, 2021

In the last few years, the United States has seen a marked rise of progressive politicians like U.S. Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Ilhan Omar and — most famously — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez....

Dont trust Biden to handle immigration better than Trump

Don’t trust Biden to handle immigration better than Trump

During his campaign, Joe Biden promised immigration reform. If we look at the policies of his predecessor, Obama, we understand that this promise will likely remain unfulfilled.
Srishti Bungle, Contributing Writer Apr 1, 2021

During his campaign, President Joe Biden promised to build a “fair and humane” immigration system. A little over a month after taking office, the Biden administration reopened...

 Student activists protest the jailing of Chelsea Manning on the steps of the Kimmel Center for University Life. (Photo by Jesse Jimenez)

Socialist Student Organization Leads Protest Against Whistleblower’s Imprisonment

International Youth and Students for Social Equality called Chelsea Manning’s imprisonment an attack on democratic rights.
Jesse Jimenez, Staff Writer Mar 15, 2019

The chant “Free Chelsea Manning” echoed across the steps of the Kimmel Center for University Life on Thursday in protest of the recent imprisonment of the former army intelligence...

(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)

Matthew Friend | Never Himself

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor Mar 14, 2019

How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor Sep 10, 2018
An opinion writer shares her perspective on why last week's inflammatory New York Times Op-Ed from a "senior official" in the Trump White House, and former President Barack Obama's subsequent speech at the University of Illinois, should serve as energy and encouragement for young people to get out and vote this November.
Fund the Hudson Rail Tunnel

Fund the Hudson Rail Tunnel

Mar 5, 2018
Donald Trump has declared his decision not to fund the Gateway Program — a multi-billion dollar plan to replace the rail tunnel under the Hudson River. This move is entirely political.
The recent terrorist attack in London left 5 dead and 50 injured. The differing reactions of political leaders from Britain and the United States shows a stark contrast of compassion between the two countries.

London Keeps Calm and Carries On, But Can the US?

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer Mar 29, 2017
Akshay Prabhushankar discusses how the United Kingdom reacted to and covered the recent London attack, which occurred on Westminster Bridge.
Patriots Should Boycott Trump

Patriots Should Boycott Trump

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor Feb 21, 2017
It makes perfect sense to boycott visiting Trump as protest, yet players can take it a step further. Instead of merely hanging back, players should take a visit to Barack Obama — who will be setting up camp in D.C. in the near future — on the same day of the official White House trip.
Too Left, Too Right – Stay Slightly Left

Too Left, Too Right – Stay Slightly Left

Tom Miritello, Contributing Writer Feb 6, 2017
With NYU being a overwhelmingly liberal school, many students and faculty responded to Gavin McInnes's comments in the same way. However, being intolerant of anyone's ideas to the point of violence is an attack on the First Amendment.
Lets Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Let’s Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Devyani Shekhawat, Contributing Writer Jan 27, 2017
Despite being a country founded by immigrants, xenophobia continues to influence legislation and immigrants' daily lives.
Donald Trump won the presidential election on Tuesday night, in a turn of events that perhaps no one, even Trump himself, saw coming.

Donald Trump Has Been Elected President of the United States

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief Nov 9, 2016

Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States early Wednesday morning, ending the most ridiculous presidential race in recent history with the outcome that...

Investing in NASA Is Worthwhile

Investing in NASA Is Worthwhile

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer Oct 13, 2016
While President Obama has made statements this week promoting investments in space travel to Mars, if the disheartening state of affairs at NASA is indicative of the industry as a whole, the planet will remain well out of reach for decades to come.

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