The resonant silence of performance artist Sofia Saleh

WSN photographers capture a performance artist protesting against the Iranian regime in silence in Washington Square Park on Nov. 4.

Shirene Anand and Qianshan Weng • November 11, 2022

Iran erupted into mass political unrest after the death of Mahsa Amini — a 22-year-old woman who died after reportedly not wearing her hijab in accordance with government...

At vigil for Mahsa Amini, Persian Society urges NYU to issue statement

Students and community members mourned the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini and protested against the Iranian government during a vigil held in Washington Square Park on Sept. 29.

Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer • October 3, 2022

Around 150 people gathered in Washington Square Park to mourn and protest the death of Mahsa Amini — a 22-year-old woman who died after being detained by Iran’s morality...

How To Properly Critique Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy

Since the passing of RBG, many are critical of the backlash people are lodging at her and her legacy. However, what these people miss is that Ginsburg’s failure to step down when President Obama was in office will forever taint the achievements made in her lifetime.

Emily Dai, Opinion Editor • September 23, 2020

Since the recent passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, many progressives are debating the best ways to remember her and discuss her legacy. An outpouring of news...

Who Will Fight for Our Choice?

Having a right to an abortion is a controversial political issue that lawmakers constantly dodge. With Trump’s apparent pro-life stance, Democratic candidates need to protect legalized abortion at all costs.

Sam O’Donnell, Contributing Writer • February 10, 2020

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, the American public has turned its focus to reproductive legislation. During his speech, Trump introduced...

NYU Grad Fights for #MeToo Movement — in the Courtroom

Justin Wu, Contributing Writer • October 19, 2018

A litigator who argued before the Supreme Court visits NYU Law to discuss how to create social change in court.

Former Planned Parenthood President Speaks at NYU

Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor • October 4, 2018

Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards visits NYU to discuss how women can make an impact in the upcoming midterm elections.

Exposure | Signs of Change

Echo Chen, Multimedia Editor • March 26, 2018

After attending The March for Our Lives on Saturday, it is apparent that the movement is inclusive of the intersectional aspects of gun violence.

Celebrities Must Use Their Platforms

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2018

Celebrities should use their platforms to actively support women's rights.

‘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.

Stop Teaching Girls They Are Intellectually Inferior

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer • February 1, 2017

This wrong perception is accentuated by the double standard of society and improper representation of both genders in the media.

Women, Allies Take to the Streets

Taylor Nicole Rogers, Features Editor • January 23, 2017

This weekend, hundreds of thousands of women marched on Washington and in other cities both great and small across our nation. As to be expected, hundreds of member of the NYU community participated. Here are a few of their stories.

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.