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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

James Watson is facing backlash from his derogatory comments about African-American people, women and obese people.

DNA Discoverer’s Lecture Canceled Following Controversial Comments

Veronika Jelenik, Contributing Writer Sep 20, 2016
NYU students protested against James Watson, one of the discoverers of DNA, speaking at Langone.
Gramercy Green is known as one of the best NYU dorms, but with segregation, not everyone would have the opportunity to live there.

Are Segregated Dorms the Answer?

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer Sep 12, 2016
NYU students discuss the possibly of organizing residence halls by race after CSULA's Black Student Union asked for segregated dorms to avoid microagressions.
Removal of Anti-Vaccine Film Triumph for Science

Removal of Anti-Vaccine Film Triumph for Science

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor Mar 30, 2016
There is no defensible reason to prop up the ravings of a discredited hack as a pillar of free speech.
Tribeca is Not the Steward of Scientific Truth

Tribeca is Not the Steward of Scientific Truth

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor Mar 30, 2016
While the anti-vaccination movement is without merit, the removal of the controversial film "Vaxxed" undermines the integrity of the Tribeca Film Festival, and does little to prevent the spread of the anti-vaccination movement.
Karl Lagerfeld, pictured, has announced that the 2017 Chanel Resort Wear collection will make its debut in Havana, Cuba on May 3, 2016.

Fashion comes to Cuba with Karl Lagerfeld in 2017

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer Nov 9, 2015
Is Cuba ready to be swept by the fashion world? Karl Lagerfeld says yes as Chanel plans to debut their next resort collection in the capital city of Havana.
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ASA conference draws criticism from pro-Israel groups

Kavish Harjai, News Editor Mar 3, 2014
The American Studies Association’s annual conference generated controversy following its boycott of Israeli academic institutions.
Debating Allen: Separating art from artist

Debating Allen: Separating art from artist

Tatiana Baez and Clio McConnell Feb 5, 2014
Two staff members go head to head in our debate on detaching controversial artists from their work.
Despite controversial politics, Margaret Thatcher deserves respect

Despite controversial politics, Margaret Thatcher deserves respect

Apr 9, 2013
The "Iron Lady," Margaret Thatcher, passed away and left behind a legacy of debatable policies, yet respectable leadership.

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