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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

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

We all knew what we were signing up for when we decided to go to school in the city; New York isn’t exactly known for being quiet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t complain about it.
WSN Staff April 10, 2019

On Crusty Catcallers By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor You are walking down the street, minding your own business when a creepy man walks past you, a little too close,...

The latest post highlighting sexual harassment from Sophie Sandberg’s Instagram account called @CatCallsofNYC

Cat Callers Get Chalked Up

Maddie Howard, Sports Editor March 26, 2018
CAS junior Sophie Sandberg is the creator of the Instagram account @catcallsofnyc.
Take stand against street harassment

Take stand against street harassment

Larson Binzer, Senior Editor April 19, 2015
More must be done to address street harassment.

National conversation on harassment beginning

WSN Editorial Board April 12, 2015
While some may see street harassment as a small issue in the grand scheme of things, it is emblematic of bigger issues and must be rebuked.
Illustration by Megan Eloise

Multilingual catcalling in Morocco’s medina

Zoe Hu, Contributing Writer November 10, 2014
Catcalling can vary in different parts of the world, and even in the same country.
Dismissive responses to catcalling problematic

Dismissive responses to catcalling problematic

Annie Cohen, Staff Columnist November 10, 2014
Street harassment does not exist in a vacuum and to effectively address it, discussions cannot have dismissive tones.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Street Harassment

October 13, 2014

Opinion Editor Christina Coleburn and Managing Editor Dana Reszutek discuss street harassment and catcalling. The video is moderated by Deputy Opinion Editor Omar Etman. It...

Catcalling epidemic must be recognized

Catcalling epidemic must be recognized

Dana Reszutek, Managing Editor October 8, 2014
Catcalling is a form of harassment that is a daily struggle for many students. This issue needs to be addressed by universities in the form of education policies.