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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

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Columbia law professor named next NYU School of Law dean

April 8, 2013
Trevor Morrison, who previously taught constitutional law at Columbia University, will replace Richard Revesz as the NYU School of Law dean.
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Indie rock singer spills contents of her creative bag

April 8, 2013
Clive Davis freshman Maggie Rogers is already well on her way to becoming an established Indie rock singer.
Jeremy Stebens for WSN

Playing ball: NYU rugby team enters final game of season

April 8, 2013
NYU undergraduates unite to form Old Violet.
Hannah Cohen for WSN

Local restaurant reports case of hepatitis A

April 8, 2013
Alta restaurant employee reportedly infected food with heptatits A.
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All-university student council elections begin

Nicole Brown and Veronica Carchedi April 8, 2013
NYU will be hosting its All-University Elections from April 8 to April 12.
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Annual pillow fight hits Washington Square Park

April 8, 2013
Washington Square Park held its eighth annual pillow fight on International Pillow Fight Day.
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Yankees’ 2013 season seems doomed

April 8, 2013
The New York Yankees' season has not started off well, which might be a bad omen for the rest of the year.
Restrictions on Plan B based on politics, not health

Restrictions on Plan B based on politics, not health

April 7, 2013
New York federal judge Korman's decision to lift restrictions on Plan B is a big step forward for women’s health, but the real issue at large is that the Secretary of Health and Human Services can make scientifically unfounded decisions regarding over-the-counter medication.
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Top 5: New York’s hidden tourist attractions

April 7, 2013
Find the tourist attractions apart from the usual destinations.
YouTube not just a site for entertainment, but education

YouTube not just a site for entertainment, but education

April 7, 2013
In an age where digital tools for production are widely available and video sharing online is easy and free, the entertainment-friendly YouTube is underused as a medium for education.
Guantánamo Bay should be closed

Guantánamo Bay should be closed

April 7, 2013
Recent hunger strikes at Guantanamo Bay are signs of a need to shut down the camp completely, not patch with more laws.