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

Fusion Film Festival is an annual festival run by Tisch students and faculty that promotes women in the film industry.

Fusion Film Festival Highlights Women

Brooke LaMantia, Staff Writer April 16, 2018
NYU's Fusion Film Festival celebrated women in film and TV through showcasing their work and hosting panels that offered young female filmmakers advice on advancing their careers.
Hollywood’s Newest Wildfire: #MeToo

Hollywood’s Newest Wildfire: #MeToo

Brooke LaMantia, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
The #MeToo movement has been a highlight of this past season’s award shows and discussions ever since Harvey Weinstein was exposed by The New York Times last October.

The Times Are Always Racing: Political Music Then and Now

Taylor Stout, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
How does your favorite song make you feel?
Don’t Reward Sexual Violence

Don’t Reward Sexual Violence

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor March 26, 2018
Everyone who commits sexual violence should be punished for their actions.
Katy Kissed a Boy, He Didn’t Like It

Katy Kissed a Boy, He Didn’t Like It

In the era of #MeToo, why are male sexual harassment victims not taken seriously?
Bethany Sattur, Staff Writer March 21, 2018
Katy Perry's nonconsensual kiss with 19-year-old Benjamin glaze shows that male victims of sexual harassment are too often dismissed.
On International Women’s Day, Mar. 8, people protested at Washington Square Park demanding women’s rights.

WSP Women’s Strike Met With Disruption by Far Right

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor March 9, 2018
Hundreds of women went on strike in Washington Square Park on International Women's Day this Thursday to rally for a variety of causes, including sanctuary for immigrants and more rights for labor unions.
Rachel Morrison: “Mudbound”

Rachel Morrison: “Mudbound”

Molly Dolan, Social Media Editor March 5, 2018
WSN recently spoke with Rachel Morrison on "Mudbound" and and history-making nomination for best cinematography at the 90th Academy Awards.
Stamp Out Sexual Harassers

Stamp Out Sexual Harassers

WSN Editorial Board February 19, 2018
NYU needs to be proactive by investigating potential professors in order to ensure that our campus is not open to sexual assailants and harassers.
A sign from the Michigan State protest against sexual assault in support of the victims of the Nassar case.

US Gymnastics Board of Directors and Michigan State President Resign

Helen Xie, Staff Writer February 5, 2018
Top officials step down as Larry Nassar is sentenced to prison.
Let Woody Allens A Rainy Day in New York See the Light of Day

Let Woody Allen’s ‘A Rainy Day in New York’ See the Light of Day

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer February 2, 2018
Despite resurfacing sexual assault allegations, Amazon Studios should uphold it's contract to release Woody Allen's "A Rainy Day in New York."
We Need to Reconsider the Way We Talk About Sexual Assault

We Need to Reconsider the Way We Talk About Sexual Assault

Sarah Lifson, Contributing Writer February 1, 2018
All students at NYU must come together to start a positive dialogue on consent and sexual assault.
Celebrities Must Use Their Platforms

Celebrities Must Use Their Platforms

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer January 31, 2018
Celebrities should use their platforms to actively support women's rights.