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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

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.
The Art of Fake Apologies in Sexual Harassment Cases

The Art of Fake Apologies in Sexual Harassment Cases

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor December 4, 2017
After a string of apologies from famous media and Hollywood personalities who were caught for sexual harassment, we have to remember that sorry is not enough.
Words Are Not Going to End Sexual Assault

Words Are Not Going to End Sexual Assault

Allison De La Bastida, Staff Writer November 14, 2017
Is anyone actually doing anything about the all the sexual misconduct that is occurring?
Hollywood Unveiled Is a Good Thing

Hollywood Unveiled Is a Good Thing

Thomas Price, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
The film industry is not the only one that has skeletons in their closet.
NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

WSN Editorial Board October 31, 2017
The system of ethics that Tisch teaches its students will stay with them throughout their careers. The school should take this opportunity to speak out and set the standard that to remain silent is to be complicit and to be complicit is unacceptable.
Mothers Cannot Protect Perpetrators

Mothers Cannot Protect Perpetrators

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2017
On Oct. 22, The New York Times published a story titled, “I Was Willing to Do Everything’: Mothers Defend Sons Accused of Sexual Assault.” The article presents a different perspective on sexual assault cases: the perspective of the mothers of the accused.
Assault Problem Bigger Than Weinstein

Assault Problem Bigger Than Weinstein

Giovanna Trabasso, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Is Condé Nast rising against sexual assault in the fashion industry and in favor of victims by banning Terry Richardson's work from its magazines, or caring for their own reputation?
No Justice in Weinstein Case

No Justice in Weinstein Case

Allison De La Bastida, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
With multiple sexual assault allegations surfacing against producer Harvey Weinstein, it’s hard to tell whether any of these women will get the justice they rightfully deserve. Just take Bill Cosby's trial as an example.
Despite Bumble's attempts to stop the harassment of women, the innate problem of sexism still plagues modern society. Instead of giving women ways to avoid harassment, men should stop bothering women without their consent.

Bumble Won’t Change Dating Norms

Adryan Barlia, Contributing Writer March 27, 2017
Despite Bumble's innovative design, it still seems hard to believe that it will cause any real change in the norms of the dating game, especially with online harassment.
NYU Students Should Boycott Uber

NYU Students Should Boycott Uber

WSN Editorial Board March 2, 2017
Students should boycott Uber to condemn sexual harassment in the company's workplace and to encourage the increase of gender diversity within Silicon Valley companies.
Crime Log: Sept. 18-22

Crime Log: Sept. 18-22

Abraham Gross, Deputy News Editor September 26, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between Sept. 18 and Sept. 22

Crime Log: Aug. 24-Sept. 1

Abraham Gross, Deputy News Editor September 6, 2016
WSN breaks down incidents of campus crime from the previous week.