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

Washington Square News

Meryl Streep must embrace the F-word

Meryl Streep must embrace the F-word

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer Oct 5, 2015
Meryl Streep and celebrities like her must serve as vocal role models for a new generation of unapologetic feminists devoted to the pursuit of equality.
Progressive movies can foster progressive audiences

Progressive movies can foster progressive audiences

Michael Dellapi, Contributing writer Sep 14, 2015
Movies like Mad Max and Straight Outta Compton might look superficial but carry deeper social messages, and cinemagoers should be more discerning about the sorts of movies they see.
Art-ivism Issue

Art-ivism Issue

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor Apr 9, 2015

  As progressive as today’s society appears to be, spaces about stigmatized issues like mental health, racial injustices, LGBTQ rights or the unequal representation...

Looking for feminism in Muslim communities

Looking for feminism in Muslim communities

Fatima Sheikh, Contributing Writer Dec 1, 2014

This  article comes from the Global Desk, a collaboration between The Gazelle, WSN and On Century Avenue. Read more by searching ‘global.’ This is a personal essay. Prior...

All-female ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks gender lines

All-female ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks gender lines

Dhriti Tandon Nov 17, 2014
One of the highlights of the festival was the “Julius Caesar” production by an all-female Gallatin collaboration, Show Us Womanish, created by Gallatin junior Katherine Romans and Gallatin alumna Ashley Thaxton.
Media must portray reality of female sensuality

Media must portray reality of female sensuality

Leah Simon, Contributing Columnist Nov 13, 2014
It is time for a conversation on female sexuality, starting with a fair portrayal in film.

SheRides necessary due to safety concerns

WSN Editorial Board Nov 13, 2014
SheRide, a car service for women with female drivers, is a necessary response to conditions that cause women feel unsafe.
Tradition of retaining male surname is sexist

Tradition of retaining male surname is sexist

Annie Cohen, Contributing Columnist Oct 22, 2014
The tradition of taking a man's surname when getting married is inherently sexist and should be ended.
Gallatin senior Dani Grant is the founder of the Tumblr blog Hackers of New York.

Blog exposes tech gender disparities

Emily Harris, Contributing Writer Oct 16, 2014
Hackers of NY, a Tumblr blog created by Gallatin senior Dani Grant, is dedicated to all things tech as well as redefining the term "hacker" and criticizing sexism in the field.
Catcalling epidemic must be recognized

Catcalling epidemic must be recognized

Dana Reszutek, Managing Editor Oct 8, 2014
Catcalling is a form of harassment that is a daily struggle for many students. This issue needs to be addressed by universities in the form of education policies.
Advertising feminism sparks conversation

Advertising feminism sparks conversation

Annie Cohen, Contributing Columnist Oct 8, 2014
Businesses may use feminism for their advertising campaigns, but whether their intentions are genuine or not does not matter. Feminism in ads puts a spotlight on the subject and helps the cause.

Feminism thrives at NYU, not elsewhere

WSN Editorial Board Sep 23, 2014
Feminism will prevail only if those who support the cause do their part to spread it.

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