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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

Hafza Girdap, Advocates of Silenced Turkeys spokesperson discusses civil rights in Turkey with NYU students at Babies Behind Bars. The discussion included topics ranging from the countrys human rights violations to actions student activists can do to take action. (Staff photo by Mina Mohammadi)

NYU Amnesty International Chapter Hosts Talk on Turkey

Hafza Girdap, spokesperson from Advocates of Silenced Turkey, came to NYU’s Amnesty International Chapter to speak on the criminalization of human rights activism.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor Feb 19, 2020

Against a backdrop of increased scrutiny on Turkey’s violation of human rights, advocates met on Tuesday, Feb. 18 to discuss the imprisonment of political activists.  The...

A theatrical rendition of Byrne’s world tour of the same name, the performance features Byrne and 11 other artists from a host of countries. (Via Playbill)

Coming to Broadway in Fall 2019

A rundown of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows opening this fall.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer Oct 1, 2019

Summer has finally come to a close, and that means it’s time for sweaters, pumpkins and Broadway previews. This fall, there are dozens of new shows coming to Broadway and off-Broadway...

Mothers Cannot Protect Perpetrators

Mothers Cannot Protect Perpetrators

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor Oct 30, 2017
On Oct. 22, The New York Times published a story titled, “I Was Willing to Do Everything’: Mothers Defend Sons Accused of Sexual Assault.” The article presents a different perspective on sexual assault cases: the perspective of the mothers of the accused.
The World According to Rachel: On Moms, Musicals and Everything Else

The World According to Rachel: On Moms, Musicals and Everything Else

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor May 1, 2017
In the last edition of her column for the semester, Senior Editor Rachel Ruecker reflects on music and her mom, among other things.

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