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

Washington Square News

March is Women’s History Month, and WSN's Arts desk is highlighting inspiring women artists. Amanda Gorman, Janis Joplin, Kelly Reichardt, and SOPHIE are women artists that create, experiment, and innovate inspiring work in their respective fields. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

Staff Recs: Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Arts Desk recommends female artists who have inspired us through their work, passion and character.

What brings you joy? Challenges you to raise your voice? Acts as a shoulder to cry on when you are down? Perhaps it is a song, photograph, book or film that makes your eyes glisten,...

March is Women’s History Month, and it is about time to bring the struggles, identities and successes of marginalized women to the forefront of people’s minds. NYU students discuss some of their own experiences and the stories of the women who inspire them each day. (Staff Illustration by Charlie Dodge)

Women’s History Is Made Daily

What being a woman represents to students in 2020 and the women that inspire them to keep paving the way.
Nya Etienne, Staff Writer March 23, 2020

It’s March, which means that National Women’s History Month is upon us. When one thinks about women’s history, Susan B. Anthony’s suffragette movement is one of the most...

Alyssa Petersel (LMSW '17) is the CEO and Founder of My Wellbeing, a company that promotes mental health by connecting people with therapists and health resources.

5 NYU Alumni Women Breaking Barriers in Their Industries

Tianne Johnson, Staff Writer March 21, 2018
WSN highlights five notable NYU alumni for Women's History Month.
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.
Women’s businesses flourish in East Village

Women’s businesses flourish in East Village

Dhriti Tandon, Staff Writer March 9, 2015
A feature on some of the many women-owned businesses in the East Village in honor of Women’s History Month (March).
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.

Men must take on active role in fight for gender equality

April 4, 2013
The privileged must stand up for the under-privileged.

Cuts to NYU graduate employee benefits hurt gender inclusivity in academic workplace

March 28, 2013
NYU’s recent cuts to graduate employee health benefits and continued denial of collective bargaining to research and teaching assistants aggravate already tough challenges existing for women in the academic workforce and make the university less inclusive.