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

Washington Square News

Women pay more for transportation for safety reasons, such as taking a cab instead of the subway, a recent study found. (Photo by William Martin)

Transportation Costs Burden Women

Shanti Escalante, Contributing Writer November 26, 2018
NYU’s Rudin Center for Transportation finds that women spend more than men on transportation for safety reasons.
“Vote Here” signs in multiple languages outside the polling center in University Hall. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

Midterm Results Signal a New Wave of Progressive Policies for New York

Featuring momentous local and national results, the 2018 midterm elections are poised to have a tangible effect on NYU, New York and the nation as a whole.
Alex Domb, News Editor November 8, 2018
Featuring momentous local and national results, the 2018 midterm elections are poised to have a tangible effect on NYU, New York and the nation as a whole.
CAS junior Vivian Lee (right) has been the team manager of the men’s volleyball team for the past three seasons.

The Understated Importance of Team Managers

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 30, 2018
Vivian Lee talks about her experiences as team manager of the men's volleyball team.
Lauren Holtkamp is the third woman to become a full-time referee for the NBA.

The Case for More Female Referees

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 23, 2018
There is currently a lack of female referees in the sports world.
Andrew Brown, new head coach of the women's volleyball team.

New Hirings Lead Women’s Volleyball Revamp

Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Sports Editor April 16, 2018
Following a disappointing 2017 season, the women's volleyball program hopes to improve, starting with two new hires and a fresh philosophy.
Girls’ Nights Out Turned Against Them By Club Promoters

Girls’ Nights Out Turned Against Them By Club Promoters

Dasha Zagurskaya, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
Club promoting is a corrupt system which reduces women to mere attractions, and exposes them to misconduct and harassment.
Jenny Murray, director of ¡Las Sandinistas! at the Intercontinental in Austin, TX.

Sandinistas — Lost Lives and Preserved Legacies

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large March 19, 2018
WSN sits down with Jenny Murray to discuss her "Las Sandinistas!” — a film about the women who fought during Nicaragua’s 1979 revolution and helped shape the following government.
The Intersectionality Feature

The Intersectionality Feature

Pamela Jew and Veronica Liow March 19, 2018

As we become more aware of issues related to identity, it is increasingly evident that intersectionality is a must when addressing how to tackle these. Given that intersectionality,...

Reclaim Women’s History Month

Reclaim Women’s History Month

Ignangeli Salinas-Muñiz, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
We must reclaim Women's History Month. Students should take advantage of Women's History Month events around NYC and NYU.
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.
Celebrities Must Use Their Platforms

Celebrities Must Use Their Platforms

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer January 31, 2018
Celebrities should use their platforms to actively support women's rights.
A man holds a woman with a sign up during this year's Women's March. This year's march drew more than 200,000 protestors in New York City alone, with hundreds of more marches across the country.

NYU Students Reflect on the Women’s March

Caroline Weinstein, Contributing Writer January 31, 2018
Among the thousands who marched in the Women's March were NYU students screaming slogans of empowerment and hope.