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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

Leadership Conference to Discuss Women of Color in Higher Education

Leadership Conference to Discuss Women of Color in Higher Education

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
WSN examines the female leadership at NYU and breaks down the race within the women who have held these position.
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.

Students Remain Wary as University Announces Affordability Plans

Anne Cruz, News Editor February 22, 2016
Andrew Hamilton and Gabrielle Starr update the NYU community regarding new affordability initiatives.
NYU's Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration week takes place from February 1 to 6.

Meditation, Ballet and Theater at MLK Week

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
Overview of upcoming events on campus in honor of Martin Luther King week.
Education, job listing ruins Tinder

Education, job listing ruins Tinder

WSN Editorial Board November 30, 2015
Tinder's newly released update challenges the bold promise of carefree dating in favor of the traditional.
Protesters against police brutality show their angst and anger in Washington Square Park before their march.

#RiseUpOctober marches from Washington Square Park

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
#RiseUpOctober continued on Saturday, Oct. 24 with a rally in Washington Square Park demanding to put an end to police terror.
Lane Bryant's ad campaign #PlusIsEqual,  has raised conversation around the fashion industry about equal body representation.

#PlusIsEqual calls for fashion equality

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer October 13, 2015

Lane Bryant, a long-established women’s plus size apparel retailer, is launching a national advertising campaign #PlusIsEqual to empower plus size women and call for equal representation...

The NYU Department of History hosted an event in Silver discussing the aftermath of the uprising in Taksim Square's Gezi Park.

Professor discusses Turkish civil rights

Justine Morris, Contributing Writer March 5, 2015
An NYU professor discussed how she taught the American civil rights movement to students in Turkey.
‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
The Huffington Post's weekly article on the funniest women's tweets only perpetuates the stereotype that females are not as funny as their male counterparts.
Female celebrities must support feminism

Female celebrities must support feminism

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist September 4, 2014
Female celebrities should defend feminism like Beyonce at the VMAs.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Ally Week gives voice, support to immigrants

April 21, 2014
Students and faculty gathered in Kimmel’s Rosenthal Pavilion on April 18th for the closing event of NYU’s fourth annual Ally Week.
Courtesy of Brittany Sherman

New Jersey high school policy should consider equality

February 14, 2013
Queen of Peace High School tries to define qualities of a young lady, but they do not address males.