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

Washington Square News

A view of the Praxis Gallery showing a mustard yellow wall with two artworks hanging on it. To the left, a kitchen with snacks and beverages on the countertop. To the right, an art piece depicting an open fridge. To the right of the yellow wall, there is a white wall with a painting of a grey bicycle.

Melissa Misla’s ‘What a Part of the Apartment Meant’ explores the complexities of Latinidad

“What a Part of the Apartment Meant” is a knockout show from Praxis Gallery that will run from Sept. 15 to Nov. 12.
Natalia Palacino, Books & Theater Editor October 19, 2022

Unlike other galleries in the Chelsea Arts District, Praxis Gallery exclusively features the works of Latinx artists. Miguel Kehayoglu, the gallery's founder and a textile entrepreneur,...

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 October 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...

We Need to Keep Fighting for Latinx Representation on TV

We Need to Keep Fighting for Latinx Representation on TV

Canceling a show which positively represented the diversity of Latinxs hurts more than just the Latinx community.
Emi Bonet, Contributing Writer April 15, 2019

When I first heard Netflix’s “One Day at a Time” was canceled after three seasons, I immediately picked up the phone and called my mom. It is the show we would always binge-watch...