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

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Late night talk shows should consider female hosts

Late night talk shows should consider female hosts

Annie Cohen, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2014
Given the current pool of prominent, successful and qualified female comedians, the lack of women in the late night talk show host role is disgraceful.
[UPDATE] All-female taxi service launches today

[UPDATE] All-female taxi service launches today

Sonja Popovic, Contributing Writer September 16, 2014
A new all female taxi service, SheTaxis, is launching in New York on September 16.
Going Global: Saudi Arabian women’s rights violations still need attention

Going Global: Saudi Arabian women’s rights violations still need attention

April 11, 2014
The international negligence toward Saudi Arabia’s human rights record has gone on long enough.
Too many girls worldwide remain uncounted

Too many girls worldwide remain uncounted

March 26, 2014
It is time to urge U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer to take action by supporting the Girls Count Act of 2013.
Courtesy of NYU College of Nursing

Latinas in U.S. more likely to have diabetes, study finds

March 13, 2014
Researchers at NYU’s College of Nursing found the results.
NYU study finds women yearn for relationships to become egalitarian

NYU study finds women yearn for relationships to become egalitarian

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor March 13, 2014
A recent study led by an NYU doctoral student examines the expectations of gender roles in dating.
Mormon women are the catalyst for change in the Mormon Church

Mormon women are the catalyst for change in the Mormon Church

March 7, 2014
The Mormon church has not shifted its patriarchal philosophy.
NYU women’s weightlifting club encourages fitness

NYU women’s weightlifting club encourages fitness

March 3, 2014
Women involved in the club hope to change some of the negative perceptions related to women’s weightlifting.
via nyubadminton.blogspot.com

NYUminton hones in on skills before upcoming tournaments

February 27, 2014
The team has performed well against Princeton and Rutgers.
Seeking Arrangement, directed by Sydney Chun - via fusionfilmfestival.com

Fusion Film Festival honors women in film

February 26, 2014
One of NYU's premier events of the year, the Fusion Film Festival celebrates women in the media.
NYC Girls Project encourages positive body image

NYC Girls Project encourages positive body image

October 9, 2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s NYC Girls Project is a tremendous step toward instilling body confidence and encouraging a healthy lifestyle for young women.
Some men do not understand modern feminism

Some men do not understand modern feminism

September 12, 2013
While all men do not feel uncomfortable with feminism, some do not understand the tenants behind the ideologies.