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

The Inevitable Activism of the Supreme Court

The Inevitable Activism of the Supreme Court

Janice Lee, Contributing Writer Apr 4, 2018
Activism inevitably occurs at the Supreme Court, but we must hold the judicial system accountable.
International Students Deserve to Vote

International Students Deserve to Vote

Giovanna Trabasso, Contributing Writer Oct 16, 2017
For a country that prides itself on being a melting pot of opportunities it would only seem natural for international students, the leaders of the future general, to be allowed a say about those that will be making decisions about the places they chose to live in.
America Needs a National Ballot

America Needs a National Ballot

WSN Editorial Board Nov 7, 2016
When ballots are systematically organized, lingering concerns about election fraud can be more easily dispelled.

Presidential Election Overshadows Local Ones

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer Oct 31, 2016
NYU students talk about whether or not they are interested in local elections in light of the Presidential election.
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Nosh the Vote campaign brought voter registration to NY Dosa’s in WSP on October 11th.

Students Talk Voting Importance in Light of NY Deadline

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer Oct 14, 2016
NYU students still think it's important to vote in New York, even if it's a blue state.
Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

WSN Editorial Board Oct 13, 2016
Until New York reforms its own voting process, state officials have no legitimate argument to make against conservative state legislatures taking advantage of the Supreme Court ruling.
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee, or GSOC, voted this past Friday regarding Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions measures against the Israeli state.

GSOC Passes Referendum in Support of Boycotting Israel

Yulin Lou, Staff Writer Apr 28, 2016
Members of the Graduate Student Organizing Committee voted in support of a referendum calling for NYU to withdraw their investments from Israeli state institutions and international corporations complicit in violations of Palestinian human and civil rights.
Heres Why Bernie Sanders Has the Youth Vote on Lockdown

Here’s Why Bernie Sanders Has the Youth Vote on Lockdown

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce Apr 14, 2016
A breakdown of Bernie Sanders' speech and reasons for his movement being favorable among millennials.
Actor Danny DeVito signs autographs and poses with NYU students in NYUs Sterns plaza.

Danny DeVito Comes to NYU, Has Students Feeling the Bern

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor Mar 24, 2016
Danny DeVito and Susan Sarandon came to NYU sporting Bernie buttons, getting the word out about registering to vote.
March 1 is Super Tuesday this year, and will set the stage for the primaries to come.

It’s Super Tuesday — Here’s Who NYU Students Want to Come Out Ahead

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer Mar 1, 2016
NYU students predict the Democratic and Republican front-runners for Super Tuesday.
ASSBAC is voting on a potential change to the way clubs receive yearly funding.

[UPDATE] Proposed club finance change may increase difficulty in obtaining funding

Melody Chan, Contributing Writer Nov 5, 2015
The NYU student government is voting on a new policy that will make the way that clubs get funding more event based.
Graphic by Alexa Wong

Political involvement at NYU

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor Nov 2, 2015
Survey shows that most NYU students take to the polls to voice their political positions.

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