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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

The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Still Feeds on Insecurity

The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Still Feeds on Insecurity

An unrealistic literary trope, popularized and fetishized by young-adult fiction writers, has negatively influenced the self-esteem of women who read these books during formative years.
Ashley Wu, Staff Writer Nov 18, 2019

I loved John Green’s writing in middle school. When my seventh-grade crush took my hands and said, “You remind me of Margo from ‘Paper Towns,’” my brain produced so many...

The LGBT Issue

The LGBT Issue

Laura Shkouratoff, Creative Director Oct 2, 2017
A selection of LGBT voices weigh in on some of the issues within and surrounding their community.
Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

WSN Editorial Board Oct 27, 2016
Halloween entertainment exploits struggles and perpetuates the stigma behind mental illnesses.
Boomers shouldn’t scapegoat millennials

Boomers shouldn’t scapegoat millennials

WSN Editorial Board Oct 13, 2015
Don't harp on millenials for being self-centered. We're struggling to improve the world just as much as any generation. Fixating on the perceived flaws of the generation is just distracting from the main issues.
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 Mar 13, 2014
A recent study led by an NYU doctoral student examines the expectations of gender roles in dating.
Exposure: Stereotypes

Exposure: Stereotypes

Oct 10, 2013
Tisch freshman Justin Lanier frames common prejudices and stereotypes through a series of photographs.

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