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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

SCC voted on whether or not to propose allowing students on the Board of Trustees to the University Senate.

Student Representation on Board of Trustees Wins in SSC Vote

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor February 16, 2017
In a 17-8 victory among the Student Senators Council, SLAM succeeded in its first step to have a student representative on the Board of Trustees.
Collaborating with the Broadway show “Waitress,” Anne Taylor will contribute to the Adrienne Shelly Foundation for women in film.

Fashion and Beauty Campaigns Empower and Inspire

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer November 1, 2016
From Nasty Gal x Nasty Woman to the 67 Percent project by Refinery29, fashion and beauty campaigns are taking a feminist stand that every woman can rally behind.
TV is Getting Better for Everyone, Including Kids

TV is Getting Better for Everyone, Including Kids

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
Kids shows these days are an incredible improvement from the days of high-octane meaningless television.
The Oscars Being Self-Aware Doesn't Change the Fact They're Still Racist

The Oscars Being Self-Aware Doesn’t Change the Fact They’re Still Racist

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer March 1, 2016
There’s only so much celebrities can accomplish by saying what has already been said a hundred times. If the Academy was hoping that the social consciousness on display Sunday night would exonerate them, they were sorely mistaken. The problems run much deeper than that.
Canadian parliamentary diversity is a model to follow

Canadian parliamentary diversity is a model to follow

Emily Fong, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
It is time for Americans to look to their northern neighbors and follow the excellent example they have set.
Spielberg movies too white to be truly groundbreaking

Spielberg movies too white to be truly groundbreaking

Nishad More, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies," along with the bulk of his work, sorely lacks minority representation in all of its roles, principal and secondary. If Spielberg is really as revolutionary as people claim, he must devote more attention towards diversity in his casting.