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

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

Washington Square News

March is Women’s History Month, and it is about time to bring the struggles, identities and successes of marginalized women to the forefront of people’s minds. NYU students discuss some of their own experiences and the stories of the women who inspire them each day. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Women’s History Is Made Daily

What being a woman represents to students in 2020 and the women that inspire them to keep paving the way.
Nya Etienne, Staff Writer March 24, 2020

It’s March, which means that National Women’s History Month is upon us. When one thinks about women’s history, Susan B. Anthony’s suffragette movement is one of the most...

The new off-Broadway show “This One’s for the Girls”, is performed by four women who transform into female heroines from the past 100 years like Princess Diana and Malala Yousafzai. Catch the show every Friday and Saturday at St. Luke’s Theatre.

The Future Is Female, So Is the Past

Julia Fields, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
"This One's For the Girls" is a new off-Broadway musical telling the story of one woman's life through some of the most iconic female pop hits of all time.
Documentary on Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai who has become the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

‘He Named Me Malala’ celebrates the girl behind the iconic name

Daria Butler, Contributing Writer October 8, 2015
"He Named Me Malala" paints a powerful portrait of the young activist Malala Yousafzai and the Afghani folk hero after whom she was named, Malalai of Maiwand.
File photo by Jonathan Tan

NYU to sponsor Gordon Brown’s commission on human rights

Nicole Brown and Michael Domanico October 17, 2013
NYU is sponsoring Gordon Brown's efforts to re-evaluate the UN's Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
Malala Yousafzai can help mend Pakistan’s wounds

Malala Yousafzai can help mend Pakistan’s wounds

Christina Coleburn, Contributing Columnist October 16, 2013
Yousafzai the young Pakistani girl who fights for educating girl is viewed as a disgrace in Pakistan, while the western world sees her as a hero.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Inspiring, heroic individuals continue to motivate others

August 21, 2013
The media often portrays people who represent the problems with the world. However, there are still those who provide hope and inspiration.