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

Washington Square News

Marvel’s diversity revolution

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
Marvel takes steps towards a more diverse cast of characters.

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.

The rise and fall with Iggy Azalea

Jake Viswanath, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Iggy Azalea's fall from grace is a result of her ignorance and questionable history with the black community.

The issue with Miley’s hair

Riley Stenehjem, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Miley Cyrus built a career on cultural appropriation and fails to acknowledge her white privilege.

Call me Elba, Idris Elba

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
Idris Elba is the rightful choice to be the next James Bond.

Oscars, Emmys get no awards for diversity

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
Despite the most diverse group of Emmy nominees in history, awards shows still fail to recognize people of color.

Music loves blackness, but not black people

Kieran Graulich, Music Editor October 21, 2015
The black experience has been appropriated to the point of silencing black voices.
Comedy most incisive when angry

Comedy most incisive when angry

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief April 28, 2015
Obama's recent speeches are contradictory in their handling of serious issues.
Jared Sexton speaks on the topic of mixed race individuals. Sexton is the director of the African American Studies program in UC Irvine.

Panel discusses mixed race scholarship

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer April 21, 2015
The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU hosted a discussion about mixed race.
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
Allegations against Cosby compromise legacy

Allegations against Cosby compromise legacy

Annie Cohen, Staff Columnist November 17, 2014
It is difficult to reconcile such a beloved figure with something as reprehensible as rape, especially given the significance Cosby’s work has had on entertainment.

NYPD program moves toward accountability

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