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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

Online grading systems reduce purpose of teachers, essay assignments

Online grading systems reduce purpose of teachers, essay assignments

April 11, 2013
While mechanical grading systems reduce a teacher's workload, it also minimizes student-teacher interaction and intellectual debates about paper topics.
Internet users should be informed about website data collection

Internet users should be informed about website data collection

April 11, 2013
While the government is not required to completely restrict online data collection, websites should be more transparent when they gather information about an individual.
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Textbook exchange cuts out middleman

April 11, 2013
New app takes textbook exchanges to the next level.
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‘Guacamelee’ serves up delicious mayhem

April 11, 2013
Users play a Mexican agave farmer exploring vibrant, wacky locales on a mind-bending quest to reunite with the love of his life.
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City-wide bikeshare program coming in May

April 10, 2013
The New York City Department of Transportation is planning to launch the nation's largest bike-share program in May.
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Students organize against NYU expansion plan

April 10, 2013
Students and Alumni Against the Sexton Plan gathered in front of Bobst to protest the University's ongoing 2031 expansion plan.
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Dip into National Fondue Day at New York’s top spots

April 10, 2013
Celebrate Cheese Fondue Day tomorrow at these spots, from classic Swiss cheese pot or a variation spiced up with potatoes and shrimp.
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Jake Bugg makes impressive debut with self-titled album

April 10, 2013
British singer Jake Bugg's first record offers unique sounds, relatable lyrics.
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Iconic sushi rolls out food-themed scavenger hunt

April 10, 2013
Founded by NYU Stern alum David Ravvin, Iconic Sushi plans to lure students to citywide scavenger hunt with the promise of free sushi.
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‘To the Wonder’ entices viewers with stunning visuals

April 10, 2013
Terrence Malick's "To the Wonder" draws audiences with its cinematic beauty.

Activists seek two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

April 10, 2013
Two women activists from Israel and Palestine discussed their roles in peacebuilding in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at NYU.