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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

Feminism thrives at NYU, not elsewhere

WSN Editorial Board September 23, 2014
Feminism will prevail only if those who support the cause do their part to spread it.
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HBIC hosts Women’s Night Out

Bailey Evans September 22, 2014
The Head Bitch in Charge (HBIC) Project, founded by CAS senior Hannah Orenstein and Tisch alum Madeleine Overturf, held its first event called Women’s Night Out Sept. 18 providing a networking opportunity with a party atmosphere.
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.
Christina's Case: Female conservative pundits enable war on women

Christina’s Case: Female conservative pundits enable war on women

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor July 3, 2014
Certain female conservative pundits are complicit in enabling a war on women that they adamantly insist is waged by the left.
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Kathleen Hanna brings girl power to NYU

March 10, 2014
Musician and feminist activist Kathleen Hanna held a lecture at the Kimmel Center for University Life on March 6.
Mormon women are the catalyst for change in the Mormon Church

Mormon women are the catalyst for change in the Mormon Church

March 7, 2014
The Mormon church has not shifted its patriarchal philosophy.
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Davis calls for abolition of imprisonment

March 6, 2014
Activist Angela Davis spoke to an enthusiastic audience.
Feminism must be global necessity

Feminism must be global necessity

February 6, 2014
We must urge our representatives to act in support of the IVAWA.
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ARTS ISSUE: Lily Allen brings feminism to forefront of pop music

December 5, 2013
In the 1990s, teenage girls were owning their feminism. Riot grrrl subculture fascinated America.
Some men do not understand modern feminism

Some men do not understand modern feminism

September 12, 2013
While all men do not feel uncomfortable with feminism, some do not understand the tenants behind the ideologies.
Miley Cyrus commodifies black culture, women

Miley Cyrus commodifies black culture, women

September 12, 2013
Miley Cyrus uses black culture and feminism as a accessory to her image and career.
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Conversation with Kate Nash reveals feelings about album, feminism

March 12, 2013
Kate Nash brings music with a message on her recently released album “Girl Talk.”