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

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

Washington Square News

The Black and Brown Coalition is still not satisfied with what NYU has done in terms of making NYU a more equitable university.

Black and Brown Coalition Takes Stock of Progress on Diversity at NYU

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor November 29, 2016
Members of the Black and Brown Coalition discuss the progress the university administration has made on their list of demands issued last year.
A Year In, President Hamilton Is Learning and Listening

A Year In, President Hamilton Is Learning and Listening

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 28, 2016
Andrew Hamilton sits down with WSN to talk about his inaugural year as the 16th president of NYU.
Skye Daru

Skye Daru

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

Skye Daru won’t tolerate being seen as one-dimensional. In the new age of the social media supermodel, Daru knows the key to success is more than just showing off her latest...

Collaborating with the Broadway show “Waitress,” Anne Taylor will contribute to the Adrienne Shelly Foundation for women in film.

Fashion and Beauty Campaigns Empower and Inspire

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer November 1, 2016
From Nasty Gal x Nasty Woman to the 67 Percent project by Refinery29, fashion and beauty campaigns are taking a feminist stand that every woman can rally behind.
NYU provides new scholarship for formerly incarcerated students. (Photo by Anna Letson)

NYU Begins Search for Chief Diversity Officer

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor October 31, 2016
NYU began their search for a Chief Diversity Officer.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

Study Points to Greater Faculty Diversity

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor October 11, 2016
Two Steinhardt adjunct professors discovered that students prefer teachers of color, which prompts the discussion of greater NYU faculty diversity.
Letter to the Editor: Clarity on Diversity Task Force

Letter to the Editor: Clarity on Diversity Task Force

Vincent Vance, Student Co-Chair of the Diversity Task Force October 6, 2016
The NYU Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is a representative body of students, faculty and staff, and our only goal is a more equitable, diverse and inclusive NYU.
Since its inception, the NYU Diversity and Inclusion Task Force has hosted many events, such as the diversity talk during the Presidential inauguration.

University Diversity Task Force Update

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 3, 2016
The co-chairs of the NYU Diversity and Inclusion Task Force discuss their progress since the task force's formation last November.
One of the San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks, Colin Kaepernick recently sat down during the performance of the National Anthem, causing major uproar among fans across the country.

Kaepernick Stands Up By Taking A Knee

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Investigating the enigmatic Colin Kaepernick and the greater statement made by taking a knee.
NYU has made efforts to help undocumented students obtain college educations for the past two years.

Aid Wanted for Undocumented Financial Aid Program

Nina Huang, Contributing Writer September 22, 2016
The NYU community provides feedback on the university's pilot program to help students without documentation.
On-Screen Talent Needs to Start Looking More Like the Viewing Public

On-Screen Talent Needs to Start Looking More Like the Viewing Public

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor September 20, 2016
Viewers must also demand original films with nontraditional diversity.
NYU Bias Hotline Offers Constructive Resolutions

NYU Bias Hotline Offers Constructive Resolutions

WSN Editorial Board September 19, 2016
By promoting an official and one-on-one system of reporting discrimination, NYU administrators are offering an outlet for students’ complaints without prejudgment.