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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

Common ground needed in wake of Ferguson

Common ground needed in wake of Ferguson

Omar Etman, Deputy Editor November 26, 2014
"So that is my advice: Find commonality with Michael Brown or Eric Garner or Trayvon Martin. Even if the association seems forced, acknowledging what is shared makes it much more difficult to ignore what is unequal. "

No indictment in Ferguson spurs mass protests

John Ambrosio and Valentina Duque Bojanini November 25, 2014
Protests were staged around the country after a grand jury decision not to charge officer Darren Wilson for the death of Michael Brown on Nov. 24.

Black lives matter: Ferguson verdict, militarized police undermine liberty

WSN Editorial Board November 25, 2014
More than ever, we need to address the increasingly-neglected duty of police to protect citizens. The police and state government cannot afford to remain blind to the undercurrents of racial tension.
Ferguson highlights prevalent racial inequality

Ferguson highlights prevalent racial inequality

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer November 25, 2014
Rather than tackling the systemic problems that create tense race relations, misinformed people are deflecting blame to the oppressed

Ferguson shooting signals need for police demilitarization

Miguel Coronado, Contributing Columnist September 11, 2014
The Ferguson shooting should inspire Americans to critically examine race relations and police demilitarization.
Staff Graphic by Cicek Erel and Kavish Harjai

NYU Reacts: Ferguson shooting

September 2, 2014
NYU students and social media users react to the ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri.