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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

NYU students protested when former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe Vélez was invited to speak at an NYU event about sustainability and climate politics. NYU is not doing a sufficient job of acknowledging the contributions that the Latine community has made to the university. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?

NYU would not be able to function without Latine staff and faculty. From servers in dining halls to administrative workers, the university relies on the Latine community and must do more to uplift it.
Lorraine Olaya, Copy Chief Oct 7, 2021

NYU loves to brag about its diversity. But the institution fails to appreciate the value that students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and identities add to the NYU...

The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End

The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End

After several instances of police abuse in New York City subway stations, an awareness of the NYPD’s campaign against those most in need is growing — this violent force must be confronted.
Asha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer Nov 11, 2019

A young black man, Adrian Napier, was sitting alone on the subway at the Franklin Avenue station in Brooklyn on Oct. 25. A gang of police officers assembled outside of the train,...

New York City Must Help Its Homeless Children

New York City Must Help Its Homeless Children

The number of New York City public school students experiencing homelessness has remained higher than the population of Albany for over a year. The failure of the city to significantly reduce this number shows the city needs to treat this issue like the crisis it is.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor Nov 4, 2019

Since last year, over 114,000 New York City public school students have continued to struggle with homelessness, and nearly 38,000 live in shelters. Recent reports by the Advocates...

Latino Journalism Deserves Better

Latino Journalism Deserves Better

Newsrooms claim to want more diversity. So why do they keep shutting down Latino voices?
Melanie Pineda, Editor-at-Large Sep 30, 2019

I grew up watching the news in Spanish. I would walk home to my abuelita’s after school every day, where Univision would constantly be playing in the background. Whenever a telenovela...

Navigating the First-Year Cultural Shift

Navigating the First-Year Cultural Shift

Students come from all over the world to study at NYU, and some might feel overwhelmed by the transition to university life.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer Sep 23, 2019

Growing up Japanese-Brazilian, people always asked me, “What type of food do you eat?” I usually replied, “Imagine meat, rice and beans, except the rice is Japanese.” I...

Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors

Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor Oct 22, 2018
In the wake of the debut of the new film "The Curse of La Llorona," Deputy Opinion Editor Melanie Pineda explores the white-savior complex and its omnipresent role in modern cinema.
Don’t Invade My Language, Too

Don’t Invade My Language, Too

Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Copy Chief Apr 9, 2018
The term 'Latinx' is a form of linguistic imperialism that should not be legitimized. Instead, the term 'Latine' should be used as an alternative for people who don't identify as Latino or Latina.
Carlos Campos F/W 2017

Carlos Campos F/W 2017

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor Jan 31, 2017

From walking to New York City from his homeland of Honduras at the age of 13 to his collections walking the runway at NYFW, Latino designer Carlos Campos has come a long way....

NBC bows to Trump for ratings bump

NBC bows to Trump for ratings bump

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor Nov 2, 2015
SNL should reconsider its reasons for allowing Trump to host.
New York State public schools suffer from segregation

New York State public schools suffer from segregation

Kavish Harjai, News Editor Apr 2, 2014
A recent report found the New York state has the highest number of segregated public schools in the country.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Bronx locals angered over sale of historic postal building

Jan 29, 2014
Bronx residents are opposing the sale of a post office designated as a historical landmark.
Courtesy of Ross Griff

Survey focuses on communication between teens, parents

Oct 18, 2012
A new study from the NYU Center for Latino Adolescent and Family Health focuses on communication between parents and children regarding sexual health.

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