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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

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Opinion: NYU needs to provide medication abortions

Many universities have stepped up to provide medication-based abortions on campus. With reproductive rights under constant threat, NYU needs to follow suit.
Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor November 6, 2024

In the years following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there have been a slew of assaults on reproductive rights, including numerous states enacting aggressive and restrictive...

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Review: We need to stop sidelining women’s sports knowledge

WNYU’s sports podcast “The Girl’s Locker Room,” despite its title, really has nothing to do with women and girls at all.
Levi Langley, Deputy Sports Editor November 5, 2024

I was over-the-moon excited when I heard that WNYU’s sports department was airing a new podcast titled “The Girl’s Locker Room.” Being a female athlete myself, as well...

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Review: Cochise reinvigorates fans with ‘WHY ALWAYS ME?’

The Florida rapper is on a journey to explore his voice, releasing his most energetic and carefree album to date.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer November 5, 2024

Cochise’s eighth album, “WHY ALWAYS ME?,” delivers 18 tracks aimed at energizing his loyal fanbase. Fans were craving booming trap beats, addictive synth-heavy melodies and...

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Beauty products to beat the cold

Don’t let the winter weather steal your summer shine. Get your glow back with these six products!
Brianna Ly, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

There’s something so upsetting about looking back at summer photos of yourself, with your skin bronze from the sun and rosy from the heat, only to glance in the mirror and see...

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Opinion: Trump’s playbook sidelines female athletes

Trump’s intentions to remove Title IX protections on reproductive rights threaten progress made in sports equality for women.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor November 5, 2024

Over the last four years, media coverage of women’s sports has tripled. Not only is this attention and respect well deserved, but it has also had a positive effect on girls’...

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Your November horoscope: academic projections

Yes, the stars can tell you if you’ll get that class in your Albert shopping cart.
Annie Emans, Beauty & Style Editor November 5, 2024

Let’s face it — November sucks. Halloweekend has passed, and the holiday season — although actually close — seems further away than ever. Midterms, second midterms, finals...

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NYU hosts 6 voting sites this election

New York residents are assigned to their nearest polling location — and for some students, it might be their dorm building.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2024

Six NYU buildings, including three student residence halls, will serve as sites for New Yorkers to vote in today’s presidential election .  The polling places — located...