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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

Recent push for drug policy reform shows inherent racism

Recent push for drug policy reform shows inherent racism

Richard Shu, Deputy Opinion Editor November 11, 2015
Heroin addiction is getting a lot more attention than crack ever did, and it's because of the difference in race. White heroin victims get more attention on the national news because our society still places the concerns of the white middle class over the black urban poor.
People gathered in Union Square in 2015 for one of the many rallies for Black Lives Matter that occurred regularly throughout the year. Tisch Professors Andromache Chalfant and Donyale Werle recently resigned in protest tied to the Black Lives Matter movement, citing a lack of diversity within their department. (Photo by Christian Forte)

Black Lives Matter still going strong with October call to action

Alex Bazeley , News Editor October 20, 2015
Three Black Lives Matter events just got announced for this week in NYC for #RiseUpOctober, which will culminate in a big rally in WSP on Saturday.
Activists shouldn’t coopt Black Lives Matter slogan

Activists shouldn’t coopt Black Lives Matter slogan

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Israeli advocacy groups appropriating Black Lives Matter language and hashtags are only hurting their cause by distracting from another movement.
Designer bras and hoodies promote social activism

Designer bras and hoodies promote social activism

Adyran Son, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Designers Stella McCartney and Alexander Wang are raising their voices in platforms that raise awareness for a range of social issues.
Art-ivism Issue

Art-ivism Issue

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 9, 2015

  As progressive as today’s society appears to be, spaces about stigmatized issues like mental health, racial injustices, LGBTQ rights or the unequal representation...

Students speak out against  catcalling

Students speak out against catcalling

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer March 9, 2015
Activists discussed the rising awareness of street harassment and what people can do about harassment.
Activists must secure transgender rights

Activists must secure transgender rights

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor February 10, 2015
The mayor of Denver was prevented from speaking at the National LGBTQ Task Force's recent conference, and event organizers should be commended for their response to the protest.
Activism from abroad: How to understand global social movements

Activism from abroad: How to understand global social movements

Louis Plottel, Contributing Writer December 1, 2014

This article comes from the Global Desk, a collaboration between The Gazelle, WSN and On Century Avenue. Read more by searching ‘global.’ This is an opinion piece. I was...

Students promote 'This is Why We March' rally

Students promote ‘This is Why We March’ rally

September 18, 2014
Earth Matters and NYU Divest held a demonstration Wednesday afternoon in the Kimmel stairwell to raise awareness for Sea Level Rise and the People's Climate March.
via facebook.com

Student debt relief program announced

John Ambrosio, News Editor September 17, 2014
Strike Debt announced their most recent Rolling Jubilee debt buy, along with their new project Debt Collective.
File photo by David Lin/WSN

Student Internet Alliance fosters activism for freedom

December 10, 2013
Steinhardt and NYU Poly senior Alec Foster aims to fight for students' digital rights and activism through the Student Internet Alliance.