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

Washington Square News

A Letter to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

A Letter to Dr. Christine Blasey Ford

Monica Luna, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
Graduate student Monica Luna writes a letter to Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford, sharing her personal experiences in the wake of the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination hearings.
We Still Don’t Hold Sexual Assaulters Accountable

We Still Don’t Hold Sexual Assaulters Accountable

Aleksandra Goldberg, Contributing Writer September 4, 2018
The pastor who assaulted Ariana Grande is just another instance in a long string of unchecked sexual assaults.
Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU

Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU

Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor August 26, 2018
The length of time it took for NYU to revoke Bill Cosby's honorary degree is indicative of a larger trend of questionable treatment toward assaulters.
NYU's Board of Trustees Revokes Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree

NYU’s Board of Trustees Revokes Bill Cosby’s Honorary Degree

Sarah Jackson, News Editor June 21, 2018
NYU's Board of Trustees announced on Thursday that they would revoke actor Bill Cosby's honorary degree, which he earned in 1997.
The New Tech that Could Help Stop Campus Sexual Assault

The New Tech that Could Help Stop Campus Sexual Assault

Faith Marnecheck, Staff Writer May 1, 2018
Callisto is an app aiming to decrease sexual assault in college campuses.
At the release party for Survivors Magazine, two attendees look over the new issue. The magazine uses photography as a way to increase awareness of sexual assault.

Survivors Magazine Honors Survivors of Sexual Violence

Natalie Chinn, Deputy Features Editor April 30, 2018
Survivors Magazine gives survivors of sexual violence a space to heal.
Don’t Reward Sexual Violence

Don’t Reward Sexual Violence

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor March 26, 2018
Everyone who commits sexual violence should be punished for their actions.
Stamp Out Sexual Harassers

Stamp Out Sexual Harassers

WSN Editorial Board February 19, 2018
NYU needs to be proactive by investigating potential professors in order to ensure that our campus is not open to sexual assailants and harassers.
Taylor Swift’s Assailant Should Not Have Been Hired as a DJ Again

Taylor Swift’s Assailant Should Not Have Been Hired as a DJ Again

Beth Sattur, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018
The DJ who sexually assaulted Taylor Swift was finally hired by a new radio station. Now he has the ability to make his female coworkers, fellow employees and guest stars feel uncomfortable and violated, just as he did with Swift.
We Need to Reconsider the Way We Talk About Sexual Assault

We Need to Reconsider the Way We Talk About Sexual Assault

Sarah Lifson, Contributing Writer February 1, 2018
All students at NYU must come together to start a positive dialogue on consent and sexual assault.
Ansari Heard ‘Yes’ When She Didn’t Say ‘No’

Ansari Heard ‘Yes’ When She Didn’t Say ‘No’

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018
The situation surrounding Aziz Ansari provides the perfect opportunity for us to clearly define sexual assault and consent. When someone does not say no, it doesn't mean yes.
Matt Lauer Is Sorry He Got Caught, Not For What He Did

Matt Lauer Is Sorry He Got Caught, Not For What He Did

Adryan Barlia, Deputy Opinion Editor December 1, 2017
Matt Lauer’s public apology seems to be one to avoid scrutiny, rather than a genuine apology out of remorse.