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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

Featuring a cast of teenagers, “Slut” is a new play which explores complex yet realistic themes and incidents which occur in a 21st century high school.

‘SLUT’ Horrifyingly Mirrors Reality

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
"SLUT" The Play gives a vulgar and important message about sexuality.

[VIDEO] Consent law wording confuses

Diamond Naga Siu, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
NYC has a new confirmative assent law, but do NYU students know what that means?
Greek Life members hoped to encourage more discussion about sex on college campuses in an event on Wednesday night.

Greek life groups talk sex

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer October 28, 2015
Greek life groups joined forces to encourage more discussion around sex and hook-up culture on college campuses.

Reclaiming the Bar Orgy, Proclaiming our Pride

David Bologna, Beauty and Style Editor October 26, 2015
A gay bar's back room becomes an important signifier in the homosexual narrative.
Fight for Love with Feminist Porn

Fight for Love with Feminist Porn

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor October 26, 2015
Feminist pornography is a way to bridge the gap between moral guardians and porn-lovers and combat the destructive gender roles that modern porn perpetuates.
An NYU study has proved that due to a certain gene, male nematode worms are attracted to one another.

Researchers find male-on-male worm action is result of genetic variation

Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
New study by NYU professors finds that a variation in a single gene in the Caenorhabditis elegans worm results in sexual male on male worm action.

Researchers link HIV influx to Craigslist

Zoe Thompson, Contributing Writer February 10, 2015
Researchers from NYU and the University of Minnesota conducted a study that linked Craigslist personal ads with as many as 6,000 new cases of HIV across the country each year.
General perception of sexual consent woefully distorted

General perception of sexual consent woefully distorted

Lena Rawley, Contributing Columnist September 25, 2014
Media representations of sex do not always promote consent, leading consumers to believe that consent is not a necessary part of sexual intimacy.
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014

September 25, 2014

LET'S TALK: SEX

LET’S TALK: SEX

September 25, 2014

Sexual assault policy changes imminent

Emily Bell, Nicole Brown and Casey Dalrymple September 25, 2014

The university will announce new sexual misconduct policies on Sept. 30 that will include redefining consent, increased support services through the newly formed Center for Sexual...

Hookup  culture needs  to grow up

Hookup culture needs to grow up

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor September 25, 2014
Hookup culture is counterproductive to forming meaningful relationships.