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

Washington Square News

Demetrius Williams (Denzel Washington) and Mina (Sarita Choudhury) cuddling, naked, in a white bed.

‘Mississippi Masala’ explores mixed-race relationships and the feeling of home

The recently restored ‘Mississippi Masala’ showcases director Mira Nair’s progressive depictions of different diasporas on film.
Indranil Basu, Contributing Writer April 15, 2022

The new 4K digital restoration of “Mississippi Masala,” undertaken by the Criterion Collection and supervised by director Mira Nair and cinematographer Edward Lachman, will...

On Nov. 16, 2016, NYU students staged a walkout at Washington Square Park to declare NYU as a sanctuary campus.

How Safe Are Sanctuary Cities?

Mariana Castro, Contributing Writer March 9, 2018
More than a year into Donald Trump's presidency, Washington Square News dives into how sanctuary cities such as New York have fared in their attempts to protect undocumented immigrants.
Exterior of the Judson Memorial Church next to Washington Square Park.

Activist Ravi Ragbir Granted Stay of Deportation Files First Amendment Lawsuit

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor February 20, 2018
Immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir has been granted a stay of deportation, which allows him to stay in the country at least until his next check-in with ICE on March 15. He has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming ICE deports immigrants for speaking out against the agency.
New Talk Between President Trump and Democrats on DACA Reform In Progress

New Talk Between President Trump and Democrats on DACA Reform In Progress

WSN Editorial Board September 14, 2017
President Donald Trump's willingness to negotiate DACA policies with Democrats is a good sign.
The NYU DREAM Team, who works to provide a safe space for undocumented students at the university, has raised concerns about the deportation of Juan Manuel Montes. Montes is the first public case of a protected DACA person being deported.

Broken DREAMS and Deportation

Arushi Sahay, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
DREAM students at NYU respond to news that the first protected DREAMer was deported under President Donald Trump.