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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

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

Washington Square News

Being Out at NYU Is an Unacknowledged Privilege

Being Out at NYU Is an Unacknowledged Privilege

NYU students should remember that coming out to an accepting environment is still a privilege that many people at NYU do not have and still grapple with.
Natasha Jokic, Staff Writer November 5, 2018

Being LGBTQ isn’t often thought of as a privilege. It is in fact, quite the opposite: there’s a reason that the straight white man trope begins with the word straight. However,...

NYU’s Preferred Name System Helps Trans Students at School, but Could Hurt Them at Home

NYU’s Preferred Name System Helps Trans Students at School, but Could Hurt Them at Home

September 13, 2018
A trans student reflects on the ways in which the preferred name section of NYU's undergrad application could be improved upon.
From October 22nd - 27th, New York's LGBTQ Film Festival will be premiering new pieces.

What to look for at NewFest this year

Staff Writer October 20, 2015
Celebrate LGBTQ in film at the NewFest Film Festival in NY. The most anticipated film of the festival is "Carol," starring Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett as two lovers in 1950s New York.
Trans Week analyzes social  media use

Trans Week analyzes social media use

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
Speakers discuss how the trans community uses social media to share stories.