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

Washington Square News

Bernie Sanders  is rallying for support in Washington Square Park ahead of next week's New York primary.

LIVE: Bernie Sanders Brings the Bern to Washington Square Park

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce April 13, 2016
NYU students prepare to "feel the Bern" as Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders will hold a rally in Washington Square Park tonight.
Hilary Clinton’s metrocard incident was one of the many funny moments political candidates have had in New York.

Candidates Doze in City That Never Sleeps

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 11, 2016
A collection of all the hilarious things the presidential candidates have done while campaigning in NYC.
Five students came together to create a film for the HeForShe campaign in hopes to showcase NYU as a place for gender equality.

HeForShe Student Film Encourages Discussion Around Gender Equality Movement

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 7, 2016
NYU filmmakers highlights NYU's involvement in gender equality movements in the HeForShe film.
With his campaign kickstarting in Brooklyn, NYU students have the opportunity to show their support in the days leading up the New York primary.

Bernie Campaign Takes on Brooklyn

Carlos Michael Rodriguez, Contributing Writer March 28, 2016
New York's Official Bernie 2016 Campaign was launched this weekend with State Directors and campaign organizers.
The email was framed as a general threat towards U.S. universities and colleges and did not mention NYU directly.

What Exactly Is the Momentum Campaign?

Kyle Sturmann, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
Learn how NYU President Andrew Hamilton will continue the Momentum Campaign and where all the money will go.
Support for Sanders Soars With Social Media, Rally on Saturday

Support for Sanders Soars With Social Media, Rally on Saturday

Lexi Faunce, News Editor January 30, 2016
Bernie Sanders supporters rallied around the presidential candidate's message in major U.S. cities on Saturday.
An illustration by Gill Button - one of the 31 artists commissioned by Alessandro Michele for #guccigram.

#Guccigram turns to art, not photoshop

Adryan Son, Staff Writer November 10, 2015
While the worlds of fashion and art are in constant collaboration, creative director Alessandro Michele is now adding social media to the conversation with Gucci's latest Instagram campaign.

Campaign contributions by NYU faculty

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 2, 2015
NYU faculty donates over $40,000 to 2016 presidential election.
Graphic by Alexa Wong

Political involvement at NYU

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor November 2, 2015
Survey shows that most NYU students take to the polls to voice their political positions.
Mobile app, Flyy, which allows people to anonymously speak to each other, has raised awareness of sexual abuse through a campaign called 100 Voices Strong.

100 Voices app speaks out about sexual assault

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
100 Voices Strong, a campaign against sexual abuse, gives a voice to victims around the country.
Lane Bryant's ad campaign #PlusIsEqual,  has raised conversation around the fashion industry about equal body representation.

#PlusIsEqual calls for fashion equality

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer October 13, 2015

Lane Bryant, a long-established women’s plus size apparel retailer, is launching a national advertising campaign #PlusIsEqual to empower plus size women and call for equal representation...

The Black Student Union presented The Black Presence Campaign in Kimmel.

[PHOTOS] Students work to raise awareness of black culture

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 8, 2015
The Black Student Union presented The Black Presence Campaign in Kimmel.