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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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Editor breaks gender norms in literature

Talia Kuhel, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
The New Yorker's fiction editor Deborah Treisman outdoes some of the men in her industry
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Dunham maks feminist views accessible in memoir

Ward Pettibone, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
In her memoir, Lena Dunham takes down all kinds of stereotypes about women
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‘Broad City’ features realistic female characters

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
"Broad City" features three-dimensional female characters
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Joan Rivers’ feminist legacy still felt today

Sean Hickey, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Joan Rivers paved the way for female comedians to start exploring feminist issues
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GamerGate exposes sexism in gaming world

Carter Glace, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
GamerGate brings to light the gaming world's sexism
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TV shows lack antiheroines

Zack Grullon, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
In a TV landscape dominated by male antiheroes, where are all the antiheroines?
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‘Nymphomaniac’ investigates female sexuality

Alex Greenberger, Arts Editor November 6, 2014
Sexual exploitation and feminism combine in Lars von Trier's "Nymphomaniac"
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‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ setback for feminism

Jake Nevins, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
"Fifty Shades of Grey" reverts to old stereotypes about young female characters
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‘Gone Girl’ depicts strong antihero

Zach Martin, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
"Gone Girl" deconstructs female stereotypes
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Protagonist falls into female stereotypes

Isabel Jones, Film Editor November 6, 2014
"Gone Girl" perpetuates female stereotypes

Pop trio creates female anthem

Alexa Spieler, Music Editor November 6, 2014
"Bang Bang" boasts confident female collaboration
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Industry has sexist standards

Janelle Pitts, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
While the music industry has made major strides toward feminism, it remains largely sexist