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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


‘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 22, 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...

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.