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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

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

Washington Square News

All content by Connor Borden
PDA Is a Straight Privilege

PDA Is a Straight Privilege

Connor Borden, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
Although New York has a thriving LGBTQ+ community, it is unfortunately still uncommon to see queer and nonconforming folks displaying their love for one another in public.
Carmen Marc Valvo S/S 2017

Carmen Marc Valvo S/S 2017

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer September 11, 2016

Sitting riverside at Pier 59, the Carmen Marc Valvo Spring/Summer 2017 collection forced spectators and passersby alike to pause in awe. In light this day of remembrance across...

Despite Garland's Moderacy, Blood Will Spill

Despite Garland’s Moderacy, Blood Will Spill

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer March 21, 2016
The most beneficial and just course of action is to give Garland their complete and unbiased consideration, though this would require right-wingers to abandon their adamant opposition. With pressing cases to be heard by the highest court in the nation, the United States Supreme Court needs its ninth seat filled with fresh ears and the moxie to propel the court out of stagnancy.
Celeb LGBT Allies Shouldn’t Be Awarded Just For Being Decent

Celeb LGBT Allies Shouldn’t Be Awarded Just For Being Decent

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer February 25, 2016
As a community that struggles every day to encourage others to treat them with equal respect and illuminate role models for young people who wrestle with their sexual orientation, LGBT people need to understand what makes a good ally, and how to promote and reward those individuals.
Bidding Au Revoir to a Classic Culinary School

Bidding Au Revoir to a Classic Culinary School

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
If Le Cordon Bleu nearly got away with false advertising, one must wonder how many other schools — vocational or four-year — fudge the numbers to attract talented students. When colleges are run like corporations, or run by them, students suffer every time.