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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

NYU’s Lack of Consideration for Black Students

NYU’s Lack of Consideration for Black Students

NYU only caters to a majority of its students, making minorities feel excluded.
Chinenye Onyeike, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

I’m grateful that I have the opportunity to attend a school as prestigious as NYU. I’ve received a lot of praise from friends back home and job opportunities in my field of...

Black Women Are Human

Black Women Are Human

The stereotypes surrounding black women make it impossible to feel our emotions the same way our white counterparts do.
Mili Mansaray, Contributing Writer May 5, 2019

New York is exhausting, college is distressing and life is heartbreaking. We all know this. Life’s highs and lows can bring you to the peak of ecstasy or drive you to the point...

Language for a Changing World

Language for a Changing World

With modifications being added to the AP Stylebook every year, it’s important to acknowledge how language is evolving alongside the ways we cover news.
WSN Editorial Board April 8, 2019

The question of how to fairly write and talk about race in journalism has come under controversy in journalism in the last few years. This debate has permeated the culture of our...

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Students Hold Silver Accountable in Wake of Racist Email

The Silver School of Social Work will be adding training for faculty and incoming students and hiring an external consultant to address issues of racism in the school.
Lachlan Hyatt and Victor Porcelli March 11, 2019

After a student’s tweet about a racist experience went viral on Twitter, a group of students has made a list of demands that includes making curriculum changes and establishing...

NYU students and staff crowd the stairs of Kimmel at an MSA rally.

NYU Islamophobia Post-Trump Election

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor November 17, 2016
Islamophobia increased around both the nation and the university after Donald Trump became president-elect, and two Muslim females shared their narratives with the current political climate.
Our Country Will Persevere

Our Country Will Persevere

Andrew Heying, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
Many in rural America voted for Trump not to turn against minorities, but because they feel as though they are the forgotten demographic.
Georgetown Reparations Are Long Overdue

Georgetown Reparations Are Long Overdue

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer April 18, 2016
History informs and teaches so that all learn from the injustice of our predecessors.

Starbucks race initiative awkward, misguided

WSN Editorial Board March 25, 2015
Starbucks' "Race Together" campaign is awkward and misguided, albeit well-intentioned.