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

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

Washington Square News

State of the Union: Panel on State Violence Against Trans Individuals took place on Tuesday and addressed the violence that Trans Individuals face.

Panelists talk state-sanctioned violence against trans individuals

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer November 18, 2015
A panel on state violence against transgender people was held Tuesday evening in Kimmel.
Trans Awareness Week at NYU, through a series of events that takes place from November 17 - 20, provides resources and facilitates discussions for all student communities interested in learning LGBTQ issues

Trans Awareness Week aims to create safe space on campus

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Trans Awareness Week at NYU will be featuring discussions on university resources for trans and non-gender conforming students as well as conversations with local activists.

Reclaiming the Bar Orgy, Proclaiming our Pride

David Bologna, Beauty and Style Editor October 26, 2015
A gay bar's back room becomes an important signifier in the homosexual narrative.
From October 22nd - 27th, New York's LGBTQ Film Festival will be premiering new pieces.

What to look for at NewFest this year

Staff Writer October 20, 2015
Celebrate LGBTQ in film at the NewFest Film Festival in NY. The most anticipated film of the festival is "Carol," starring Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett as two lovers in 1950s New York.
Joy Ladin is the first openly transgender employee of a Jewish Orthodox Institution.

Jewish transgender professor shares story

Kati Garrity, Contributing Writer September 8, 2015
Professor Joy Ladin gave a lecture about being transgender and Orthodox Jewish.
The Front door of the NYU LGBTQ Center at Kimmel 602

LGBTQ Student Center welcomes new director

Nina Jang, Features Editor August 28, 2015
Jon Hurst was appointed director of the LGBT Center.
Ally Week ideals must go further

Ally Week ideals must go further

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor April 19, 2015
NYU Ally Week ideas should extend beyond the week, as should inclusivity.
Ally Week events will go on until Friday, April 17.

Week-long event encourages ‘allyship’

Zoe Thompson, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
Hosted by the LGBTQ Student Center and Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, Ally Week has been in full swing this week. The week-long event has focused on achieving unity and understanding amongst marginalized social groups.
Celebrities reacting to Indiana law positive

Celebrities reacting to Indiana law positive

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist April 12, 2015
Celebrities affirming LGBTQ rights was a silver lining of the Indiana religious freedoms law. Those who live in the public eye have a responsibility to speak out against injustice.
Art-ivism Issue

Art-ivism Issue

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 9, 2015

  As progressive as today’s society appears to be, spaces about stigmatized issues like mental health, racial injustices, LGBTQ rights or the unequal representation...

TV shows about people, not clichés

Alex Greenberger, Editor-at-Large April 8, 2015
With shows such as "Looking" and "Transparent," television series are progressing towards representing the LGBTQ community better.

Addressing prejudice with standup

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor April 8, 2015
LGBTQA standup comedians like Wanda Sykes and James Adomian use humor as a medium to discuss serious social issues.