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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

Do More for Women, NYU

Do More for Women, NYU

WSN Editorial Board January 24, 2018
NYU must ensure that women are not discouraged from pursuing their desired majors by working towards eliminating biases within fields.
‘Black Mirror’ Obscures Women’s Health Care

‘Black Mirror’ Obscures Women’s Health Care

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor January 22, 2018
Even though it is a fictional show, the producers of "Black Mirror" should be conscious of the implications of this conflation during a political period where women’s healthcare is constantly under attack.
The 75th Golden Globe Awards, on Jan. 7, 2018, wasn’t as progressive towards women and minorities as the Time’s Up movement promised it to be. Greta Gerwig, for one, wasn’t nominated for ‘Best Director’ for her new film “Lady Bird”.

Globes’ Misguided Genre Bending

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor January 22, 2018
The Golden Globes seemed to stand on the precipice of progress, but this progress it boasts is far from equal.

Most Innovative

Women in Tandon's MakerSpace
Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor January 22, 2018
Tandon's MakerSpace houses tens of STEM-based clubs and innovations. With the increase of female students at Tandon, women are utilizing the space for their innovations.
We Need More Feminine Females in Television

We Need More Feminine Females in Television

Carine Zambrano, Deputy Opinion Editor December 4, 2017
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” emphasizes how feminist narratives led by feminine women are still underrated, just because they are centered on women
Various NFL players have knelt during the playing of the playing of the national anthem to protest police brutality and racial violence. Critics have labelled these players as anti-militaristic, so many players chose to stand on veterans day out of respect to the military.

NFL Players Stand for Veterans

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor November 13, 2017
While NFL players have been kneeling during the national anthem to protest Donald Trump, they stood for Veterans Day.
Response to 'Feminism on a College Campus'

Response to ‘Feminism on a College Campus’

Giovanna Trabasso, Contributing Writer October 17, 2017
Women should not have to justify feminism as positive for both genders for it to be a valid movement or for their argument to be validated. Feminism is valid in itself.
Bump Fire Stocks, Women Drivers and Illusory Progress

Bump Fire Stocks, Women Drivers and Illusory Progress

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
In this turbulent time, people look everywhere for some semblance of positive progress — a sign that maybe the bad guys are not so bad after all. But both the Saudi Government and the NRA are anti-democratic groups with backward agendas.
Model Hilary Rhoda signs a copy of the yearly Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue for a man at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Many people feel this issue promotes sexual objectification.

Sports Illustrated Is Antiquated

Tori Bianco, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition perpetuates distorted ideas of female strength beauty.
Garance Marillier plays Justine in “RAW,” the visceral winner of the 2016 Cannes Film Festival’s FIPRESCI Critics Prize.

‘Raw’ Gnaws Through Expectations of Female Sexuality

Sydney Rappis, Staff Writer March 6, 2017
Finally, a movie about cannibalism and freshmen hazing that is about neither of those things — "Raw" brings female desire to the forefront of the conversation in the most exaggerated way possible, so even the most reticent will catch the hints.
Stop Teaching Girls They Are Intellectually Inferior

Stop Teaching Girls They Are Intellectually Inferior

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer January 31, 2017
This wrong perception is accentuated by the double standard of society and improper representation of both genders in the media.
Fearful of the President-Elect’s proposed changes to health care, women have been looking for long term contraceptive methods, including the IUD.

Your Guide to Getting an IUD at NYU

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor November 28, 2016
An NYU student's guide to easily getting an IUD on campus, especially in the wake of Trump's election, which has left many women nationwide — and women at NYU — wondering if they will be able to financially maintain their sexual autonomy.