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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

Nike recently unveiled a new series of advertisements, including this billboard of Colin Kaepernick by Madison Square Garden. The text over the image of Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who started protesting police brutality in 2016, reads "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

Hip-Hop and Rap Stand Behind Kaep

A closer look at how the hip-hop community continues to support ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor December 3, 2018
A closer look at how the hip-hop community continues to support ex-NFL player Colin Kaepernick.
Twenty Minutes with Ta-Nehisi Coates

Twenty Minutes with Ta-Nehisi Coates

Sayer Devlin, News Editor September 26, 2017
The Atlantic's National Correspondent Ta-Nehisi Coates sat down with WSN for a twenty minute interview.
When 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem, he started a controversial discussion on the intersection of politics and sports.

Politics Belong In Sports

Sierra Jackson, Co-Managing Editor January 23, 2017
Sports are growing incredibly political, and the intersection between many major sports league and hot button issues is coming to to the forefront.
One of the San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks, Colin Kaepernick recently sat down during the performance of the National Anthem, causing major uproar among fans across the country.

Kaepernick Stands Up By Taking A Knee

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Investigating the enigmatic Colin Kaepernick and the greater statement made by taking a knee.