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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

Protesters against police brutality show their angst and anger in Washington Square Park before their march.

#RiseUpOctober marches from Washington Square Park

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer Oct 26, 2015
#RiseUpOctober continued on Saturday, Oct. 24 with a rally in Washington Square Park demanding to put an end to police terror.

Letter from the Editor

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor Oct 22, 2015
A letter from the Arts Editor about this semester's Arts Issue focus, Race.
10 best moments from last nights democratic debate

10 best moments from last night’s democratic debate

Valentina Duque Bojanini and Alex Bazeley Oct 14, 2015
Didn't watch the democratic debate last night? Here's what you missed.
The Black Student Union presented The Black Presence Campaign in Kimmel.

[PHOTOS] Students work to raise awareness of black culture

Alex Bazeley, News Editor Oct 9, 2015
The Black Student Union presented The Black Presence Campaign in Kimmel.
Nikki Reisch (far right) introduces the speakers at the #BlackLivesMatter event which took place at DAgostino Hall on September 22nd.

Activists, legal figures discuss racial tensions in the U.S.

Maggie O'Neill, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2015
A panel hosted by NYU Law brings together activists, lawyers, advocates, and scholars to examine racial inequality and racialized violence in the United States through the lens of human rights.
Bernie Sanders presents the new American campaign

Bernie Sanders presents the new American campaign

Emily Fong, Contributing Writer Sep 14, 2015
Bernie Sanders's campaign success shows how the internet is critical to political campaigns now.
A protester at Time Square

NYPD, MTA surveillance of #BlackLivesMatters creates concern

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor Aug 28, 2015
Undercover agents from the NYPD and MTA marched alongside #Blacklivesmatter, causing outrage.
CeCe McDonald before speaking at NYU Ally Weeks event, Black Trans Lives Matter on Tuesday.

Black trans activist discusses allyship

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer Apr 15, 2015
CeCe McDonald, an aspiring fashion student living in Minneapolis, spoke on mass incarceration in the U.S. today.

Hundreds protest police brutality

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer Apr 15, 2015
Protesters took to the New York City streets as part of a national movement protesting police brutality.
Body cameras cannot fix racism

Body cameras cannot fix racism

Omar Etman and Tommy Collison Dec 4, 2014
The grand jury's failure to indict the officer who killed Eric Garner shows that body cameras may not be the perfect solution.

Black lives matter: Ferguson verdict, militarized police undermine liberty

WSN Editorial Board Nov 25, 2014
More than ever, we need to address the increasingly-neglected duty of police to protect citizens. The police and state government cannot afford to remain blind to the undercurrents of racial tension.

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