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

Washington Square News

NYU Gallatin senior, Madeline Dolgin, has been awarded the Social Justice Award for her "I Am Your Protector" campaign.

Q&A: Gallatin Student Seeks to Protect Peers Through Campaign

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 28, 2016
Gallatin senior Madeline Dolgin was awarded the first ever Social Justice Award by the Global Spiritual Life Office.
“Dough” follows the life of Nat as his bakery and drug dealing cross paths.

‘Dough:’ Baked in Two Ways

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
"Dough" tells the story of a baker whose failing business is reinvigorated when his new hire starts putting marijuana in the dough.
Laurie Anderson uses the death of her dog, as the starting point for reflections on life, death, religion and philosophy in her new film Heart of Dog.

Anderson’s ‘Heart of a Dog’ combines art forms to reflect on life and death

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer November 4, 2015
Experimental artist Laurie Anderson's new film "Heart of Dog" spirituality by combining several different art forms.
The Sexton Debate: Is Religion a Force for Good in Global Society was held at the Kimmel Center 27th October, 2015.

Sexton, students talk religion’s place in society

Idalina Sachango, Contributing Writer October 27, 2015
President Sexton debated three students on the topic of whether or not religion is a force for good in the world.
NYU Steinhardt's Songwriters Hall of Fame Master Sessions bring music icons to engage in a conversation about their careers and how to get started.

Rosanne Cash talks songwriting

Abigail Weinberg, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
Songwriter Rosanne Cash was the latest guest of NYU Steinhardt's Songwriters Hall of Fame series

Hate crimes require harsher punishment

WSN Editorial Board February 12, 2015
The fatal shooting of 3 Muslim students at UNC shows how intolerance hurts college towns.
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Impressions: A tale of faith-born acceptance

Samia Ahmed and Sara BZ November 3, 2014
Samia Ahmed and Sara BZ explain how their different interpretations of faith brought them together.
Left to right: Rev. Richard Cizik, Dr. Helene Slessarev-Jamir, John Rogers, Toni Reynolds, Rev. Dr. Tony Richie, Jill Rauh, Jim Winkler, Dr. Colt Anderson speak during a panel on Wednesday regarding the role of religion in politics.

Panel parses religion, politics

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer October 29, 2014
A panel was held to discuss the role of religion in politics.
Religion and education should exist independently

Religion and education should exist independently

April 30, 2014

Religion and education have enjoyed a long coexistence — many times a collaborative one, sometimes an indivisible one, as is the case with religious studies. They seem to be...

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Biblical films pay testament to genre’s popularity

January 31, 2014
Religious films are getting a revival this year.

Texas law discriminates against religious minorities

December 10, 2013
The Texas 'Merry Christmas' law unfairly favors the Christian majority.
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Rev. DuBois speaks to NYU about White House experiences

November 12, 2013
Former spiritual advisor for President Barack Obama, Joshua DuBois, spoke about his new book at Kimmel on Nov. 11.