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

Washington Square News

Activists from NYC Stands with Standing Rock marched through the Museum of Natural History in what they called “Decolonize This Museum” as a performative protest against the South Dakota pipeline.

Decolonization on the Lower East Side

Michael Landes, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
A different sort of exhibition took place at the Museum of Natural History last Monday as the members of several different human rights' groups gathered together to bring attention to the demeaning ways the Museum dealt with the history of America's indigenous peoples.
Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

WSN Editorial Board October 10, 2016
In the interest of free speech on campus, the College Republicans should be free to host Yiannopoulous. Whether someone wants to take him seriously as a political voice or dismiss him as a clownish caricature should be up to that individual.
Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer April 28, 2016
Beyonce's music has always stood behind female empowerment, but she uses her capital — in this case, musical talent — like she’s a stockholder waiting for the right moment to sell.
Alvarez Defeat Shows Millennial Activism is Alive and Well

Alvarez Defeat Shows Millennial Activism is Alive and Well

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer March 31, 2016
Young people, especially young people of color, are turning their political visions into reality in profound ways across the nation. Their advocacy is not constrained solely to social media and protesting chalked messages — it directly yields tangible political change.
Oregon Activists Should Be Protestors, Not Insurgents

Oregon Activists Should Be Protestors, Not Insurgents

January 28, 2016
The Oregon activists' past actions have been controversial, but their arrest and the death of their spokesman provides supporters with the opportunity to elevate the group’s hostility into a constructive movement for change.