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

Washington Square News

Hundreds of people marched down 14th street in protest, holding up signs, shouting, and blocking traffic in both directions.

D.C.: Washington Marches in Protest Against Trump

Audrey Romjue, Contributing Writer December 2, 2016
Read one student's recollections of anti-Trump protests at the NYU Washington, D.C. campus.
National Anthem Protests Met with Fascist Thinking

National Anthem Protests Met with Fascist Thinking

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Beyond its implication that law enforcement is opposed to calls for justice, the request for cops to abandon protesters is also deeply troubling due to its fascist elements.
Militant Protests Miss The Point

Militant Protests Miss The Point

Riya Patil, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Though it’s appalling and shameful that Turner only served three months for his crime, the fact of the matter is that he did so completely in line with our justice system.
When change in Missouri is not enough

When change in Missouri is not enough

Laura Adkins, Contributing Writer November 11, 2015
As much as I hope Missouri is on a progressive path toward a world where all students are cared for equally, it will take more than just removing the president to accomplish this.
A protester at Time Square

NYPD, MTA surveillance of #BlackLivesMatters creates concern

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor August 28, 2015
Undercover agents from the NYPD and MTA marched alongside #Blacklivesmatter, causing outrage.
Activism from abroad: How to understand global social movements

Activism from abroad: How to understand global social movements

Louis Plottel, Contributing Writer December 1, 2014

This article comes from the Global Desk, a collaboration between The Gazelle, WSN and On Century Avenue. Read more by searching ‘global.’ This is an opinion piece. I was...

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NYU Reacts: Pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong

Olivia Roos, contributing writer October 8, 2014
NYU students and professors at NYU Shanghai react to the ongoing protests in Hong Kong over representation and civil liberties.
On the Wire: Global

On the Wire: Global

March 25, 2014
Catch up on news around the globe with On the Wire.
Students at NYU Prague respond to Ukrainian conflict

Students at NYU Prague respond to Ukrainian conflict

Emily Bell and Jordan Melendrez March 3, 2014
Students at NYU Prague are experiencing effects of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine because of their proximity to the region, and are finding ways to get involved.
West must support Ukrainian democracy

West must support Ukrainian democracy

January 27, 2014
Recent violence in Ukraine demand response from western powers.
Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

December 5, 2013
The intensifying crisis of public higher education is both morally and politically relevant for private university students who, faced with massive debt, must structure their life choices around the whims of the market.