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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

Donald Trump won the presidential election on Tuesday night, in a turn of events that perhaps no one, even Trump himself, saw coming.

Donald Trump Has Been Elected President of the United States

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief November 9, 2016

Donald J. Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States early Wednesday morning, ending the most ridiculous presidential race in recent history with the outcome that...

Business Brevity Is a Privilege

Business Brevity Is a Privilege

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 10, 2016
A video about empty email inboxes was produced for comedy, but turns a blind eye to the inescapable double standard in the workplace.
While many think the fashion industry is dominated by women, men are behind the labels being worn.

Fashion Fails Women in Leadership

Vrinda Anand, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Although the fashion industry is stereotypically a woman's world, men continue to dominate leadership positions.
Matt Lauer Perpetuates Sexist Double Standard

Matt Lauer Perpetuates Sexist Double Standard

Blake Waranch, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Matt Lauer's performance shows that future debate moderators desperately need to hold both candidates to the same standard on stage.
Clinton’s 'Basket of Deplorables' Comment Is Both Accurate and Tactical

Clinton’s ‘Basket of Deplorables’ Comment Is Both Accurate and Tactical

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer September 12, 2016
Clinton’s statement was far too calculated to be labeled a gaffe.
Slurs Betray Bernie's Progressive Message

Slurs Betray Bernie’s Progressive Message

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer April 18, 2016
“Corporate Democratic whore” means something. It implies greed and immorality, but more than anything else, it is tied to gender, to women, in politics and the corporate world.
Trump Is the Worst Candidate for Women

Trump Is the Worst Candidate for Women

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
America doesn’t need a president who resorts to name-calling and infantile insults the moment anyone disagrees with him.
Voting is Valuable, Regardless of Reason

Voting is Valuable, Regardless of Reason

Max Schachere, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
So, whether you like Hillary for her gender, Carson for his race, or Sanders for his accent, it does not matter – just vote.
Claims of sexism against Sanders unfounded

Claims of sexism against Sanders unfounded

Max Schachere, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
Calling Bernie Sanders sexist is like calling Barack Obama racist. If actions speak louder than words, then people should look at Sanders voting history before any misconstrued soundbites.
Sexism alive and well in U.S. politics

Sexism alive and well in U.S. politics

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Hillary Clinton's congressional hearings revealed the ignorance that still dogs women in politics. Through the interruptions and the raised voices by the all-male interrogating committee, Clinton remained stoic.
Needless sexualization must end

Needless sexualization must end

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
The controversy around ads for absorbent menstrual underwear on the MTA reflects a societal inability to deal earnestly with women's bodies. Calling these ads out for being inappropriate is silly when other ads sexualize women much more and are overall much less positive.
Striving toward unisex marketing

Striving toward unisex marketing

Adnan Zarif, Staff Columnist April 30, 2015
Unisex marketing would end the unfair pricing in items marketed toward specific genders.