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

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

Washington Square News

General Idea Fall/Winter 2016

General Idea Fall/Winter 2016

David Bologna, Contributing Writer February 2, 2016
General Idea Fall/Winter 2016
An NYU study has proved that due to a certain gene, male nematode worms are attracted to one another.

Researchers find male-on-male worm action is result of genetic variation

Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
New study by NYU professors finds that a variation in a single gene in the Caenorhabditis elegans worm results in sexual male on male worm action.

Fashion campaigns challenge gender norms

Adryan Son and David Bologna September 15, 2015
ACNE, Dior, and Hood by Air break down gender and race constraints so previously ingrained in the fashion world.
Clothes fight baby beauty standards

Clothes fight baby beauty standards

Madison Reis, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015

Last April, NYU employee Jason Y. Evans snapped a photo in NYU’s very own bookstore of a girls’ “I hate my thighs” onesie right next to a boys’ “I’m super” onesie,...

Newsweek lifts skirt on Silicon Valley sexism

Newsweek lifts skirt on Silicon Valley sexism

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist February 10, 2015
Newsweek's recent controversial cover starts a necessary dialogue about gender bias in the tech industry.
Sexual assault against males necessitates attention

Sexual assault against males necessitates attention

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 9, 2014
Sexual assault against males also necessitates attention.
Dept. of Ed. releases guidelines for protecting transgender students

Dept. of Ed. releases guidelines for protecting transgender students

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 12, 2014
Marge Feinberg, deputy press secretary of the DOE, said they will provide guidance to schools to support transgender youth.
NYU Reacts: Facebook adds list of 50 gender categories, expands pronoun choices

NYU Reacts: Facebook adds list of 50 gender categories, expands pronoun choices

February 19, 2014
There are now 50 gender options for Facebook users.
FRINGE: Breaking barriers

FRINGE: Breaking barriers

November 21, 2013
The world of fashion is slowly beginning to appreciate bodies of all types.

Men must take on active role in fight for gender equality

April 4, 2013
The privileged must stand up for the under-privileged.
Courtesy of NYU LGBTQ Student Center via Facebook

NYU ranks second in LGBTQ-friendliness among college campuses

September 12, 2012
College resource website called Unigo ranks NYU as the second best college campus for LGBTQ life.