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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

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

Washington Square News

General perception of sexual consent woefully distorted

General perception of sexual consent woefully distorted

Lena Rawley, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2014
Media representations of sex do not always promote consent, leading consumers to believe that consent is not a necessary part of sexual intimacy.
Double X: Normalization of sexual assault cannot continue

Double X: Normalization of sexual assault cannot continue

May 1, 2014
Each year, there are over 200,000 sexual assault victims. Put another way, one person is sexually assaulted every two minutes.

Egyptian military as destructive as Brotherhood regime it replaced

March 24, 2014
For the people of Egypt, one must hope that the possibility of 529 executions is enough to generate change.
Unrealistic standard of beauty leads to hazardous procedure

Unrealistic standard of beauty leads to hazardous procedure

January 31, 2014
Silicone injections are dangerous for women.
Sperm donation industry needs regulation

Sperm donation industry needs regulation

December 4, 2013
Recent reports reveal cases of accidental incest and genetic disorders due to lack of enforcement in genetic testing, demonstrating a need for regulation of the sperm donation industry.