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

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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

Swifts Assault Case Highlights DeVos Flaws

Swift’s Assault Case Highlights DeVos’ Flaws

Carine Zambrano, Deputy Opinion Editor September 5, 2017
While the Obama Administration’s measures are flawed, a step back from it would not be beneficial to the victims who already face criticism for seeking justice, even when they are world-famous superstars like Taylor Swift.
The gallery space of Washington Mews features portraits of sexual assault survivors from Survivor magazine. The models worked with Survivor and the NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault to face taboos around sexual assault.

‘Start the Conversation’ With Survivors Magazine

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
Survivor, the NYU student-created magazine, turns to fashion as a source of empowerment for victims of sexual assault.
HB 51 Deters Campus Assault Reports

HB 51 Deters Campus Assault Reports

WSN Editorial Board April 3, 2017
Supporters of this new bill — which many have compared to the philosophies of Education Secretary Betsy Devoss — say it will protect people from being falsely accused. In reality, it sets a dangerous precedent which would ultimately discourage victims of sexual assault from reporting such incidents.
A NYU public safety car. There is some confusion around campus concerning public safety’s protocol for sexual assault notification.

Students Not Alerted on All Instances of Sexual Assault

Natasha Roy, News Editor February 24, 2017
The number of alerts NYU students receive about sexual assaults that occur on or near campus in no way reflects the number of sexual assaults that actually occur. However, some students believe this is for the best.
NYU Needs to Alert Students of Sexual Assault

NYU Needs to Alert Students of Sexual Assault

WSN Editorial Board February 3, 2017
Just as students at other major universities have put pressure on their administrations to be more open about sexual assault, we need to demand clarity from our university on the reality of sexual assault on campus.
The Cabinet’s on FIRE

The Cabinet’s on FIRE

Riley Lopez, Contributing Writer January 24, 2017
NYU understands that giving support to victims of sexual harassment is the only appropriate response, but there are fears that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos does not.
Collegiate Freedom of the Press Is a Pressing Issue

Collegiate Freedom of the Press Is a Pressing Issue

WSN Editorial Board December 5, 2016
By repressing the rights of campus newspapers, colleges are only damaging their reputations further by covering up scandals instead of working to solve them.
Despite univeristy efforts to prevent sexual assault, it is still a common occurrence on college campuses. NYU’s sexual assault policy is full of ambiguity surrounding the idea of affirmative consent, leaving a lot of grey area regarding proper procedures.

Affirmative Consent Causes Confusion

Sierra Jackson, Contributing Writer November 28, 2016
An in-depth look into NYU's policies regarding sexual assault on campus.
Trump Tapes Trample Progress in Sexual Assault Awareness

Trump Tapes Trample Progress in Sexual Assault Awareness

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
In a society in which young people are becoming increasingly aware of the realities of sexual assault, the kind of backwards thinking shown in the Trump tapes cannot be accepted.
Trump’s Victim Blaming is Unacceptable

Trump’s Victim Blaming is Unacceptable

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer October 21, 2016
In an example of sheer hypocrisy, Trump has shamed and berated the victims of sexual assault for falsifying their victimization and also asked for sympathy from voters as he victimizes himself.
NYU didnt completely ban the box this past August, and students with previous violations of rape and sexual assault are still allowed to attend the university.

Enrollment of Student Accused of Rape Brings Up Ban the Box Questions

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 23, 2016
A student who was suspended from Cornell for sexual assault now attends NYU, and students are torn about the ban-the-box discussion.
The Brock Turner Law Won’t Catch Privileged Rapists

The Brock Turner Law Won’t Catch Privileged Rapists

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor September 7, 2016
The fallout from mandatory minimum laws hardly fits the profile of Brock Turner’s life: white, educated and wealthy.