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

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

Washington Square News

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This Is the WNBA’s Moment

As the 23rd WNBA season winds down, it’s the perfect time to examine how the league can build off its success and better itself for the future.
Bela Kirpalani, Sports Editor October 7, 2019

As we approach Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, I want to take a look back at this historic and exciting season. The whole season, it felt like the league was on the precipice of something...

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Don’t Punish Female Athletes for Being Too Good

The case against Caster Semenya is discriminatory and highlights the need for a deeper understanding of gender in the rule-driven world of sports.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor May 6, 2019

On Wednesday, the highest governing body in international sports, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, said that female track athletes with naturally high levels of testosterone...

Stella Nolasco F/W 2018

Stella Nolasco F/W 2018

Faith Choi, Contributing Writer February 9, 2018

  The audience sits with phones up and ready for the music to play, and the models to come strutting down. But instead a video is projected at the front of the runway,...

A man holds a woman with a sign up during this years Womens March. This years march drew more than 200,000 protestors in New York City alone, with hundreds of more marches across the country.

NYU Students Reflect on the Women’s March

Caroline Weinstein, Contributing Writer January 31, 2018
Among the thousands who marched in the Women's March were NYU students screaming slogans of empowerment and hope.
Angela Merkel, You Are a Feminist

Angela Merkel, You Are a Feminist

J. Metje, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
Reader, you must be a feminist. Only with the voices of enough people that refuse to be silenced can we achieve the goals we are working towards. Stand up and say, “I am a feminist.”
In Support of Michelle Jones

In Support of Michelle Jones

WSN Editorial Board September 18, 2017
While the presence of someone who was convicted of such a gruesome crime may make some students feel uneasy, Jones served her time and undoubtedly deserves to be at NYU.
Affirmative Action Should Focus on Economic Diversity

Affirmative Action Should Focus on Economic Diversity

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor August 28, 2017
Affirmative Action should continue to exist, but it needs some changes.
Stop Teaching Girls They Are Intellectually Inferior

Stop Teaching Girls They Are Intellectually Inferior

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer February 1, 2017
This wrong perception is accentuated by the double standard of society and improper representation of both genders in the media.
In light of recent mass shootings, students might be left wondering what NYU’s mass shooting protocols are.

NYU Releases Official Diversity Statement

Diamond Naga, News Editor December 5, 2016
A break down of NYU's new official diversity statement.

Blake Hyland S/S 2017

Tatiana Perez, Video Editor September 11, 2016

Blake Hyland, an Australian born, Vancouver-based designer, decided to take a risk for his NYFW debut. The designer, who had previously described his design style as conceptual...

NYU Ally Week at Stern allows students interact with professionals to discuss and celebrate allyship in society.

Looking Ahead: Ally Week

The News Team, News Editor April 11, 2016
A preview of NYU Ally Week 2016, which will take place between April 11 and April 15th.
Five students came together to create a film for the HeForShe campaign in hopes to showcase NYU as a place for gender equality.

HeForShe Student Film Encourages Discussion Around Gender Equality Movement

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 8, 2016
NYU filmmakers highlights NYU's involvement in gender equality movements in the HeForShe film.