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Washington Square News

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

Fraternity culture must improve

Fraternity culture must improve

Annie Cohen, Staff Columnist December 4, 2014
Fraternities need to change their culture, or should be banned.

Cosby case reveals toxic sexual assault climate

WSN Editorial Board December 2, 2014
Allegations against Bill Cosby are resurfacing a decade after they first appeared. The current social climate dismisses the voices of victims.

From the Emirates: All NYUAD students to receive training on sexual misconduct

Andres Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief at The Gazelle December 1, 2014
NYUAD will be addressing sexual misconduct and awareness with new training for students.
Allegations against Cosby compromise legacy

Allegations against Cosby compromise legacy

Annie Cohen, Staff Columnist November 17, 2014
It is difficult to reconcile such a beloved figure with something as reprehensible as rape, especially given the significance Cosby’s work has had on entertainment.

Experts discuss changes to sexual misconduct policy

Eliff Koc, Contributing Writer November 7, 2014
The University Committee on Student Life held a meeting to discuss NYU's new sexual assault policy.
Responses to sexual assault  analyzed

Responses to sexual assault analyzed

Nathaly Pesantez, Staff Writer October 22, 2014
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney spoke about reducing sexual assault on college campuses.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Street Harassment

October 13, 2014

Opinion Editor Christina Coleburn and Managing Editor Dana Reszutek discuss street harassment and catcalling. The video is moderated by Deputy Opinion Editor Omar Etman. It...

Sexual assault against males necessitates attention

Sexual assault against males necessitates attention

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 9, 2014
Sexual assault against males also necessitates attention.

NYU releases annual crime report

John Ambrosio, News Editor October 9, 2014
Alcohol-related incidents increased from 132 in 2012 to 425 in 2013.
Rows of surveillance cameras line the ceiling at the West Fourth
street MTA station.

MTA to increase surveillance in subway cars

Andrew Mei, Contributing Writer October 7, 2014
The MTA is installing new security cameras in subway cars to combat sexual assault.
Sexual conduct policy changes

Sexual conduct policy changes

Suebin Kim, Contributing Writer October 1, 2014
An exploration of NYU's new and updated rules regarding sexual assault

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...