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

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

Washington Square News

The Subtleties of Victim-Blaming Language

The Subtleties of Victim-Blaming Language

Everyday language can be used to maintain rape culture and normalize sexual violence.
Signe Goddard, Contributing Writer April 16, 2019

Last week was International Anti-Street Harassment Week, which seeks to raise awareness about and put an end to gender-based street harassment, the weaponization of language to...

No Plans On Halloweekend? Try These Haunted Houses

No Plans On Halloweekend? Try These Haunted Houses

Faith Gates, Staff Writer October 28, 2016
Ready to get spooked this Halloween? Check out these five haunted houses to scare your socks off.
Dastaar is a short film created by CAS alum Javian Le, focusing on the themes of Islamophobia in the US, especially shortly after the events of 9/11.

Alum Short Film Tackles Islamophobia

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
In his powerful new short film "Dastaar," NYU alumni Javian Ashton Le examines the pervasive bias towards Muslims and practitioners of Islam in today's heated political climate.
WEA System Highlights Underlying Racist Attitudes

WEA System Highlights Underlying Racist Attitudes

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer September 21, 2016
The limited technical capabilities of the WEA system make using it in manhunt like this one incredibly risky.
Professor awarded for fear research

Professor awarded for fear research

April 28, 2014
Joseph LeDoux, professor of neuroscience and psychology, received the William James Fellow Award from the Association for Psychological Science.