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

#SolidaritywithStoya, and with other sex workers

#SolidaritywithStoya, and with other sex workers

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer Dec 7, 2015
Anti-sex feminists and anti-porn Republicans alike have jumped to frame Stoya's story as emblematic of the inherent evil of sex work. To write off Stoya’s claim as just another facet of an insidious business, however, is to invalidate both her career and her alleged rape.
Mobile app, Flyy, which allows people to anonymously speak to each other, has raised awareness of sexual abuse through a campaign called 100 Voices Strong.

100 Voices app speaks out about sexual assault

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer Oct 26, 2015
100 Voices Strong, a campaign against sexual abuse, gives a voice to victims around the country.
#BetterSexTalk’s campaign boosts discourse

#BetterSexTalk’s campaign boosts discourse

WSN Editorial Board Oct 7, 2015
#BetterSexTalk improves the discourse around sexual education and sexual assault.
Gun deaths must be politicized if change is to occur

Gun deaths must be politicized if change is to occur

Laura Adkins, Contributing Writer Oct 5, 2015
Our country must not sit back and do nothing in the face of the tragedy of school shootings if we want to put an end to them
Kane has served as the NHL’s resident frat guy, frequently spotted at bars behaving as a less-than-model citizen

Pending investigation, should Kane continue playing for the Blackhawks?

Rachel Ruecker, Deputy Social Media Editor Sep 30, 2015
As Patrick Kane's legal woes become more complicated, are the Blackhawks correctly handling their star player?

Flubbed story shows need for campus reform

WSN Editorial Board Apr 7, 2015
Rolling Stone deserves to be sued for its damaging journalistic incompetence in the discredited UVA rape article.

Universities sheltering students betrays ideals

By WSN Editorial Board Mar 24, 2015
Universities must not betray their ideals of introducing students to opinions different from their own by sanitizing important discussions at the university.

Historic New York assault policy praiseworthy

WSN Editorial Board Mar 2, 2015
Gov. Cuomo's "Enough is Enough" campaign is an excellent way to promote proposed legislation changes that will assist sexual assault victims at universities across the state.

Letter to the Editor: Sexual Misconduct Policy

Marc Wais, Sr. VP for Student Affairs Dec 8, 2014
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Marc Wais responds to WSN's Editorial on Dec. 4.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Fraternity Culture

Sam Bearzi and Daniel Cole Dec 5, 2014

UPDATE Dec. 12 Editor's Note: This discussion occurred before there were any revelations of mistakes in the Rolling Stone article "A Rape on Campus." Opinion Editor Christina...

Justin Lanier

Rape through the lens of a survivor

University suspends student guilty of rape
Felipe De La Hoz, Staff Writer Dec 4, 2014
Trigger warning: rape, sexual assault, PTSD

Zero tolerance: NYU’s shameful rape policy fails survivors

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board Dec 4, 2014
[Trigger Warning] NYU needs a zero-tolerance policy towards rapists — they should be expelled.

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