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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

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

Washington Square News

NYU didn't completely ban the box this past August, and students with previous violations of rape and sexual assault are still allowed to attend the university.

Enrollment of Student Accused of Rape Brings Up Ban the Box Questions

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 23, 2016
A student who was suspended from Cornell for sexual assault now attends NYU, and students are torn about the ban-the-box discussion.
The Brock Turner Law Won’t Catch Privileged Rapists

The Brock Turner Law Won’t Catch Privileged Rapists

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor September 6, 2016
The fallout from mandatory minimum laws hardly fits the profile of Brock Turner’s life: white, educated and wealthy.
The Hypocrisy of University Moral Codes

The Hypocrisy of University Moral Codes

Richard Shu, Opinion Editor May 2, 2016
Honor codes like BYU’s are simply artifacts of an older generation who are content to have children seen and not heard.
Rape Kit Processing Still Disappoints Survivors

Rape Kit Processing Still Disappoints Survivors

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
As the nation works to prevent and combat sexual assault, we must also work to better provide for the victims of these crimes.
Rape prevention should focus on aggressors, not victims

Rape prevention should focus on aggressors, not victims

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist October 28, 2013
In wake of Slate columnist Emily Yoffe's article claiming women are responsible for rape prevention, staff columnist Christina Coleburn makes the case that prevention efforts should target aggresors, not victims.