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Washington Square News

A bar counter with several people sitting next to it. There is painted text reading “Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe” in all capital letters on the wall behind the counter.

Celebrate women’s history year-round at these local spots

Women's History Month is coming to a close, but you can commemorate feminism all year at these city spots.
Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer March 29, 2023

Women’s History Month may be ending soon, but appreciation for feminism and women’s empowerment is a year-long affair. With a storied past and thriving culture celebrating...

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The Soapbox: Shipwreck in Italy, outcry after Australian murder, Germany’s feminist foreign policy

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor March 3, 2023

In Italy, a shipwreck kills dozens of migrants A wooden boat carrying migrants from Turkey to Europe crashed near the southern coast of Italy on Sunday, killing at least 67 including...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: An Earth Day festival and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 18 to April 24.
The News Desk April 18, 2022

A writer symposium with distinguished authors 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom Free registration, restricted to the NYU community Join writing professor Tim Tomlinson for a discussion...

Reese Witherspoon was among the many women and men who wore black to the Golden Globes in support of Time's Up.

#TimesUp and Gender Equality

Ria Mittal, Contributing Writer February 7, 2018
The Time's Up campaign was not as strong in the Grammys as it was at the Golden Globes. What will happen in this fight for gender equality?
The Complicated Intersection of Gender Equality and Greek Life

The Complicated Intersection of Gender Equality and Greek Life

Jan Alex, Staff Writer October 24, 2017
Opinions expressed on the editorial pages are not necessarily those of WSN, and our publication of opinions is not an endorsement of them. Email Jan Alex at [email protected].

Carolina Panthers quarterback, Cam Newton, received a backlash of criticism after making several sexist comments towards a female reporter. Newton has recently released an apology statement towards the reporter.

Sponsors Drop Newton for Sexism

Nalani Ogawa, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
NFL player Cam Newton makes sexist remark to female reporter.
Model Hilary Rhoda signs a copy of the yearly Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue for a man at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Many people feel this issue promotes sexual objectification.

Sports Illustrated Is Antiquated

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition perpetuates distorted ideas of female strength beauty.
NYU Is Lacking Diversity Among Faculty and Administration

NYU Is Lacking Diversity Among Faculty and Administration

WSN Editorial Board April 27, 2017
Despite claims that NYU is committed to diversity, statistics shared at Thursday's University Senate meeting showed that the university must work harder to diversify its faculty and administration.
Universities Should Require Human Development Course

Universities Should Require Human Development Course

WSN Editorial Board April 6, 2017
An article recently published by the New York Times found that many high school seniors identify with traditional gender roles, which could be detrimental to feminism and female empowerment. The only way to combat this mentality is to educate youth on gender and sexuality.
Staff Rants: Week of Nov. 1-7

Staff Rants: Week of Nov. 1-7

WSN Staff November 8, 2016
This week, our staff digs into the birth control double standard, bemoans the normalization of Trump and appeals to the all-but-lost R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
Male Contraceptive Study May Have Been Neutered, But Reflects Change

Male Contraceptive Study May Have Been Neutered, But Reflects Change

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
Though contraceptive equality is still a blurry possibility in our foreseeable future, it is reassuring to know that it may become a reality.
Marissa Webb S/S 2017

Marissa Webb S/S 2017

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer September 8, 2016

As the idea of masculine and feminine convergence and gender equality continues to gain support in the political and social world, fashion lends itself a vehicle for social...