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

Washington Square News


‘By the Grace of God’ is a film directed by Francois Ozon released on October 18, 2019. (Via Music Box Films)

‘By the Grace of God’ Redefines Faith and Power

Director Francois Ozon’s “By the Grace of God” tells the true story of the men who drew the world’s attention to the Catholic Church’s silence on the sexual abuse of children.
Destine Manson, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

“By the Grace of God” layers skin onto the skeletons of an all-too-familiar reality. Some are men of God, whereas others have just enough faith to take on a case that has shocked...

The Contradictions of a Catholic Education

The Contradictions of a Catholic Education

Read one writer’s take on the Covington Catholic incident and what that says about the Catholic education and the Catholic Church as a whole.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor February 4, 2019

Like many, I was disgusted by the incident that occurred during the Indigenous People’s March just a few weeks ago; a group of Trump supporting teenagers surrounded and mocked...

We Still Don’t Hold Sexual Assaulters Accountable

We Still Don’t Hold Sexual Assaulters Accountable

Aleksandra Goldberg, Contributing Writer September 4, 2018
The pastor who assaulted Ariana Grande is just another instance in a long string of unchecked sexual assaults.
A statue in NYU's Catholic Center observes students as they make their decisions on what to give up for Lent.

Sacrifice in the City

Louis Rodriguez, Contributing Writer March 29, 2017
In the midst of the Lent season, some Christian members of the NYU community describe what Lent is, what is means to them and what they're giving up.
Catholic Official Testifies Against Child Abuse: Now What?

Catholic Official Testifies Against Child Abuse: Now What?

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer March 4, 2016
The lack of transparency in the Vatican’s investigations into those responsible for child abuse, as well as the apparent failure to prevent further abuse cases, is a blemish on the Church’s already precarious reputation.
'Mea Maxima Culpa' explores the Catholic Church's great mistakes

‘Mea Maxima Culpa’ explores the Catholic Church’s great mistakes

November 15, 2012
Alex Gibney's emotional documentary highlights the victims of the Church's deepest errors.