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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

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.
A sign from the Michigan State protest against sexual assault in support of the victims of the Nassar case.

US Gymnastics Board of Directors and Michigan State President Resign

Helen Xie, Staff Writer February 5, 2018
Top officials step down as Larry Nassar is sentenced to prison.
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.
Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

WSN Editorial Board November 8, 2017
As the amount of allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment continue to rise, NYU must continue to ensure that its campus remain a safe place for its students.
The acceptance rate for the NYU Class of 2023 has dropped to 16 percent, the lowest in university history. (WSN File Photo)

How to Get Kicked Out of NYU

Sayer Devlin, News Editor August 28, 2017
An explainer of what governs the university's response to student conduct at NYU, the disciplinary process and what happens when you don't do as you're told.
In a survey administered by the university in 2016, 1,218 students answered questions about NYU's climate of sexual misconduct.  According to the survey results, 52.7 percent of students did not notify anyone of their sexual misconduct experience.

University to Use Climate Survey Results to Decrease Sexual Misconduct

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 28, 2017
President Andrew Hamilton alerted students to the results of a sexual misconduct survey that the university conducted in 2016.
Students must complete the online course by April 15.

Course to address sexual assault

Marita Vlachou, News Editor March 11, 2015
NYU will be rolling out a mandatory online training program for students designed to address sexual misconduct.
Justin Lanier

Rape through the lens of a survivor

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

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.

NYU must ensure policies are applied

WSN Editorial Board October 1, 2014
NYU's new policies and practices on sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking are a step in the right direction. However, NYU must remain dedicated to upholding these policies if it wants to have a serious impact on sexual misconduct.