Skip to Main Content
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

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

Washington Square News

As the idea of critical race theory enters the political mainstream, state legislatures are clashing over what should be taught in K-12 classrooms. While some states have banned such curriculum, NYU students and faculty have encouraged similar discussions in university classrooms. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

‘A political football’: NYU faculty grapple with nationwide vilification of critical race theory

In recent months, legislation seeking to ban the framework from being taught in K-12 public schools has been introduced in 26 states and enacted in twelve.
Rachel Cohen, Deputy News Editor August 25, 2021

Amid a period of racial reckoning, critical race theory — a legal framework developed 40 years ago that analyzes how racism is not just the product of individual bias or prejudice,...

Museums: the Unsung Heroes of Legitimacy

Museums: the Unsung Heroes of Legitimacy

Sarah John, Contributing Writer September 20, 2018
Several minority groups have been advocating for national museums for years, but there's been minimal results.
Native American Hardship Still Persists

Native American Hardship Still Persists

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor January 25, 2016
In the United States, it is clear that steps must be taken to educate ourselves and each other about the obstacles that Native peoples must traverse every day.
Neglecting core subjects fails students

Neglecting core subjects fails students

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 16, 2014
By negating core subjects, colleges deny students the crucial opportunity to receive a formal education in these essential areas.