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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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Steinhardt professor aims to develop acoustic city map

March 25, 2013
Google awared NYU Steinhardt professor was a research grant to develop an acoustic visualization of New York City.
Push for transparency: examining NYU decision-making process

Push for transparency: examining NYU decision-making process

March 25, 2013
The Faculty of Arts and Science's no-confidence vote has raised scrutiny over university governance.

Confidence 101

March 25, 2013

The vote of no confidence is a symbolic action the dissatisfaction of members of the NYU community toward university president John Sexton's performance as the leader of the university....

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Stop-and-frisk challenge reaches court

March 25, 2013
A lawsuit against the city's stop-and-frisk laws arrives at court.
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UPDATE: Tisch begins discussions of a vote of no confidence

Nicole Brown, Investigative Editor March 25, 2013
The Tisch faculty hope to decide on a vote by April.
Hawkcam returns as new generation arrives at NYU

Hawkcam returns as new generation arrives at NYU

March 25, 2013
The popular livestream monitoring the hawks atop Bobst library has returned.
Full coverage: vote of no confidence

Full coverage: vote of no confidence

March 25, 2013
The ongoing developments on campus surrounding the vote of no confidence have spurred a much larger debate about university governance.
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Major administrative union to hold no confidence vote

March 25, 2013
A union representing a third of NYU's clerical staff has voted unanimously to hold a vote of no confidence. The decision has sparked a conversation about the balance between students, faculty and staff.
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Tisch freshman posts eclectic photos on her blog

March 25, 2013
Tisch freshman Jess Bernstein uses her photography blog for free expression and to stay connected to friends and family.
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NYU-Poly students present gun safety innovations

March 25, 2013
A trio of NYU-Poly students are working on an invention that could potentially save countless lives from gun violence.
Advertising dependency for free social media sites makes for risky business model

Advertising dependency for free social media sites makes for risky business model

March 25, 2013
Social media sites depend on advertising for revenue, but it is unclear what personalized advertising means for the future of social media.
New York City drones program would infringe on individuals' rights

New York City drones program would infringe on individuals’ rights

March 25, 2013
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's policy about drones threatens personal liberties.