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

Washington Square News

An illustration of a disheveled woman with ash on her face and a shocked expression. She wears a black robe and behind her is a man and a forest.

Review: ‘You Won’t Be Alone’ meditates on the simultaneous universality and individuality of the human experience

Goran Stolevski’s “You Won’t Be Alone” (2022), a fantasy film set in rural 19th century Macedonia, tells the story of a witch who learns to navigate the world in a human body.
Lorena Campes, Staff Writer Apr 13, 2022

Content warning: This article mentions abuse and sexual assault.  Filmmaking and movie-watching have evolved into collective processes and experiences. When it comes to international...

Isle of Dogs director Wes Anderson with his miniature cast of dogs, heroes and villains.

Isle of Dogs Is Culturally Tone Deaf

Veronica Liow, Assistant Managing Editor Apr 11, 2018
Wes Anderson's "Isle of Dogs" unfortunately falls into the list of white filmmakers who stereotypically portray and use other cultures as a tool for entertainment.
NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

WSN Editorial Board Nov 1, 2017
The system of ethics that Tisch teaches its students will stay with them throughout their careers. The school should take this opportunity to speak out and set the standard that to remain silent is to be complicit and to be complicit is unacceptable.
It’s Time to Bring Morality Back to the Ballot Box

It’s Time to Bring Morality Back to the Ballot Box

Alison Zimmerman, Contributing Writer Sep 28, 2017
But when deeds of aggression and crude misogyny aren’t enough to sway our vote, where can we turn to direct the moral conversation and condemn violence?
Universities Should Require Human Development Course

Universities Should Require Human Development Course

WSN Editorial Board Apr 6, 2017
An article recently published by the New York Times found that many high school seniors identify with traditional gender roles, which could be detrimental to feminism and female empowerment. The only way to combat this mentality is to educate youth on gender and sexuality.
United Airlines Dress Code Targets Women

United Airlines Dress Code Targets Women

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor Mar 30, 2017
United Airline’s barring of two young girls from boarding their flight because of their apparel highlights a disturbing trend of using dress codes to target women and make them overly aware of their appearance.
Donald Trump won the presidential election on Tuesday night, in a turn of events that perhaps no one, even Trump himself, saw coming.

Donald Trump Has Been Elected President of the United States

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief Nov 9, 2016

Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States early Wednesday morning, ending the most ridiculous presidential race in recent history with the outcome that...

Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

WSN Staff Nov 1, 2016
Our staff felt some bad vibes this week from the music industry, healthcare providers and umbrella-wielding New Yorkers. Read their takes below.
Pickup Artists Put New Sheen on Old Sexism

Pickup Artists Put New Sheen on Old Sexism

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor Feb 9, 2016
Just as white nationalism is Newspeak for racism, Men’s Rights is a rebranding of misogyny, a yearning to return to a defunct status-quo.
2015 film, “Mustang” follows five orphaned sisters living in Turkey dealing with the strict rule of their extended family members.

‘Mustang’ confronts horror of gender oppression in Turkey

Ryan Matera, Contributing Writer Nov 19, 2015
"Mustang" tracks the disruption of childhood when five young Turkish girls are forced into arranged marriages.
Double standards in journalism, politics

Double standards in journalism, politics

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor Apr 12, 2015
As the nation continues to prepare for the 2016 election, a critical eye must be kept on candidates and their treatment of women and women’s issues, and voters must hold them accountable for what they do and say on the topic.

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