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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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‘Booty’ objectifies women

Kari Sonde, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea's "Booty" objectifies women

Beyoncé sparks interest in feminism

Sean McCready, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
In the past few years, Beyoncé has become a feminist icon
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Comedy features unlikely female hero

Sidney Jones, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Gillian Robespierre's sleeper hit "Obvious Child" features a feminist take on abortion
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Female pop stars are feminist role models

Allison Stubblebine, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and other stars are promoting themselves as feminists
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Beyoncé and Minaj preach self-confidence for women

Janelle Pitts, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
Beyoncé and Nicki Minaj collaborate on "***Flawless (Remix)"
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Female villains perpetuate stereotypes

Anubhuti Kumar, Contribtuting Writer November 6, 2014
Female characters on film perpetuate stereotypes about evil women
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“Under the Skin” uses sci-fi genre for feminist critique

Zack Grullon, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
"Under the Skin" uses the science-fiction genre to make a feminist commentary
Female directors receive critical acclaim

Female directors receive critical acclaim

Marcus Jones, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Though female directors are beginning to make blockbuster films, Hollywood needs to improve its gender imbalance
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Female-led comedies fail Bechdel Test

Audrey Deng, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Female-led comedies are failing the Bechdel Test
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“Girls” proves Lena Dunham one of TV’s true feminists

Mary Ann Odete, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
Always one of the most outwardly feminist shows on air, "Girls" depicts real women
Female comedians challenge gender stereotypes

Female comedians challenge gender stereotypes

Talia Milavetz, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
Female comedians are challenging stereotypes for women