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

Washington Square News

Reality TV Isn't a Guilty Pleasure

Reality TV Isn’t a Guilty Pleasure

If we don’t police our tastes all the time, it might just make our free time more free.
Hope Rangaswami, Columnist March 25, 2019

“This is bigger and more consequential for the country than the Russia investigation.” These are the words I texted my friend when Jordyn Woods announced she was going on Red...

An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist November 25, 2018
Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Queer POC Are Their Own Champions

Queer POC Are Their Own Champions

Dyshere Logan, Columnist October 17, 2018
Queer spaces for people of color are hard to find at NYU and New York City. In his column this week, Dyshere unpacks this issue as examines the history of the commodification of and lack of unity within the LGBTQ community.
The Labor of Student Loans

The Labor of Student Loans

Dyshere Logan, Columnist September 20, 2018
The story of a drama student and her overwhelming debt gives insight into the lack of economic diversity at NYU and the insidious effects of money on the pursuit of higher education.
Purchasing Prestige For the UAE

Purchasing Prestige For the UAE

Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist September 11, 2018
A citizen of the UAE explores divestment in Abu Dhabi in order to invest in Western businesses.
Snow Bunnies Aren’t a Type and Neither Am I

Snow Bunnies Aren’t a Type and Neither Am I

Racial preferences in dating aren't components of your type. They're just racist.
Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist September 10, 2018
Racial preferences in dating are not components of your type. They're just racist.
Staff Writer Emily Fagel interviews a different student at NYUDC in her weekly 'NYUDC Political Portraits' column. This week features NYUSH senior Haider Ali, who is studying political science.

NYUDC Political Portraits: Haider Ali

Emily Fagel, Staff Writer December 14, 2017
In the final week of the NYUDC Political Portraits column, Emily Fagel interviews Haider Ali.
News Analysis: Journalism for the People

News Analysis: Journalism for the People

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 30, 2017
Deputy News Editor Sayer Devlin discusses an event recently held by the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and how it reflects the current state of journalism.
The World According to Rachel: On Traveling Standby

The World According to Rachel: On Traveling Standby

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor March 30, 2017
Senior editor Rachel Ruecker discusses the stresses of flying standby.
Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on how popular culture revolves around community.

The World According to Rachel: On Community

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor March 9, 2017
Senior editor Rachel Ruecker discusses the complexities of finding community while studying in New York.

Love, Sex and All the Rest: Head and the Timing of Sex

April 21, 2016
This week, X and O give the lowdown on oral sex and the various 'bases' of a relationship.

Love, Sex and All the Rest: Sex Positions and Numbers

April 13, 2016
This week, we're talking sex positions and how many people you've slept with.