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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

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

Washington Square News

(Photo by Jason Turner)

Beneath the stars, stripes

Jason Turner and friends reconstruct patriotism through their lens, finding pride, power and promise in the tortured history and present reality of Black Americans.
Jason Turner, Contributing Writer September 20, 2021

  “Our Flag” by Corey Baron “African Americans are the displaced people of the world. Our roots lie in Africa, while we wilt and flower in America. Our...

The U.S. flag has appeared on clothing as an icon or a print for decades, but is now being banned from appearing on apparel.

Tomi Lahren’s Star-Spangled Fashion

Kate Holland, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
When Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren wore a flag-like garment for Halloween, she received some backlash. But people seem to have less of a problem with the use of the flag as clothing than the fact that the flag has come to represent exclusionary ideals in the U.S.
Hundreds gathered in Washington Square Park on Saturday, waving French flags and signs of solidarity with Paris.

[PHOTOS] NYC shows solidarity with Paris following terrorist attacks

Lexi Faunce and Christine Wang November 14, 2015
People across New York gathered this weekend to show support for Paris following terrorist attacks that killed over 100.