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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

When discussing his new novel “They Can’t Kill Us All,” journalist Wesley Lowery reflected on the way the Black Lives Matter movement is intertwined with American history.

When Reporters Become Their Own Stories

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
Washington Post journalist and reporter Wesley Lowery's new novel recounts the stunning reality of injustice surrounding protests focused on racial injustice — especially the Black Lives Matter protests.

Women of color ‘Straight Outta Compton’ film

Aliya Ikhumen, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
"Straight Outta Compton" is an important film about police brutality and racism, but fails to recognize women of color.
Body cameras cannot fix racism

Body cameras cannot fix racism

Omar Etman and Tommy Collison December 4, 2014
The grand jury's failure to indict the officer who killed Eric Garner shows that body cameras may not be the perfect solution.
Technological changes needed after Ferguson

Technological changes needed after Ferguson

Matthew Tessler, Staff Writer December 2, 2014
Body cameras and smart guns will help keep police officers and citizens more safe and accountable.
Rise of social media must be embraced

Rise of social media must be embraced

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist December 1, 2014
Social media users will not replace journalists, but the world is beginning to see a symbiosis between the two groups of newsmakers.

Black lives matter: Ferguson verdict, militarized police undermine liberty

WSN Editorial Board November 25, 2014
More than ever, we need to address the increasingly-neglected duty of police to protect citizens. The police and state government cannot afford to remain blind to the undercurrents of racial tension.
Ferguson highlights prevalent racial inequality

Ferguson highlights prevalent racial inequality

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer November 25, 2014
Rather than tackling the systemic problems that create tense race relations, misinformed people are deflecting blame to the oppressed

NYPD program moves toward accountability

WSN Editorial Board September 15, 2014
The NYPD body camera program can foster accountability and transparency.

Ferguson shooting signals need for police demilitarization

Miguel Coronado, Contributing Columnist September 11, 2014
The Ferguson shooting should inspire Americans to critically examine race relations and police demilitarization.
Staff Graphic by Cicek Erel and Kavish Harjai

NYU Reacts: Ferguson shooting

September 2, 2014
NYU students and social media users react to the ongoing events in Ferguson, Missouri.