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

Washington Square News

Missed the Point performed standup during New York University’s Beta Xi Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi's sixth annual drag race.

Drag race raises awareness, entertains

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer March 30, 2015
NYU's Beta Xi Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi hosted their sixth annual drag event to benefit Health Outreach To Teens.
Experts debate rights of same-sex couples

Experts debate rights of same-sex couples

Michael Adams, Contributing Writer March 11, 2015
NYU Law hosted a debate on same sex marriage and the constitution.
Activists must secure transgender rights

Activists must secure transgender rights

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor February 10, 2015
The mayor of Denver was prevented from speaking at the National LGBTQ Task Force's recent conference, and event organizers should be commended for their response to the protest.

Trans Week emphasizes gender identity, equality

Meranda Yslas November 24, 2014
Trans Awareness Week, which ran from Nov. 17 to 23, recognized and celebrated the transgender members of the LGBTQ community at NYU.

Fifth-annual march remembers victims of transgender violence

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor November 21, 2014
The Brooklyn Community Pride Center organized a march for Transgender Remembrance Day.
Trans Week analyzes social  media use

Trans Week analyzes social media use

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
Speakers discuss how the trans community uses social media to share stories.
NYU Reacts: Vatican shifts stance on issues

NYU Reacts: Vatican shifts stance on issues

Larson Binzer, Deputy News Editor October 16, 2014
The NYU community reacts to a recent announcement from the Vatican.
Steinhardt Junior Carol Ourivio "comes out of the debt closet" on Wednesday in Washington Square Park.

SLAM, Queer Union bring attention to student debt

Felipe De La Hoz, Contributing Writer October 9, 2014
Students from NYU SLAM and the Queer Union protested in Washington Square Park over student debt on Oct. 8.
Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 3, 2014
Politicians should be judged without consideration of their sexuality.
Gaby Cryan, left, and Emmia Gelman, right, mail their request form to march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade.

St. Pat’s Parade continues LGBTQ ban

Rahul Krishnamoorthy, Deputy News Editor September 10, 2014
Irish LGBTQ groups made publicly made their applications to march in the annual St.Patrick's Day Parade.
Objectification of the gay best friend

Objectification of the gay best friend

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist September 10, 2014
Starry-eyed young straight women hope that NYU will provide them with a gay best friend with whom they can discuss fashion and feelings and treat as a token instead of a human being.

‘I, Too, Am NYU’ should expand to include allies

April 23, 2014
While the campaign serves as a powerful reminder of the struggles minorities endure on college campuses, it would benefit from expanding its mission statement.