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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

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Personhood bill restricts women’s rights

March 25, 2013
North Dakota's abortion legislature has shown its support for giving embryos the same rights as U.S. citizens, which complicates a women's right to choose.
Courtesy of ESPN

NCAA basketball tournament shows no favorites

March 25, 2013
This season's March Madness has shattered expectations as perceived favorites fail to make the final cut.
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Tisch student-produced web series ‘Dorm Therapy’ portrays resident hall living

March 24, 2013
"Dorm Therapy" provides a hilarious yet true to life look at college dorm living and is set to premiere March 28.
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Business of Music boot camp gives former NFL players new career options

March 24, 2013
NYU's Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music hosts music industry bootcamp fro former NFL athletes.

DEVELOPING: US senator raises concerns over admin compensation

March 24, 2013

In a letter to university president John Sexton, Republican Senator Charles E. Grassley addressed concerns regarding NYU’s compensation structure for administrators. The senator’s...

Outraged meat-lovers must voice their concerns to be heard

Outraged meat-lovers must voice their concerns to be heard

March 22, 2013
For those unwilling to eat the horse meat labeled as beef, be the change you want to see. Otherwise, remain blissfully ignorant.
United States must take more vocal stance on human rights abuses

United States must take more vocal stance on human rights abuses

March 22, 2013
In light of the silence of U.S. officials since the imprisonment of two human rights activists in Saudia Arabia, it is time for the United States to shed fears of ruining diplomatic relations and stand up against human rights violations in the Middle East.
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Sexton’s visionary university development marred by lack of transparency

March 22, 2013
NYU President John Sexton's appearance on the Colbert Report continued a trend of his lack of public discussion on turmoil in university politics.
'Golden Dawn' party in Greece a sign of distorted system

‘Golden Dawn’ party in Greece a sign of distorted system

March 21, 2013
A neo-fascist party's rise to power in Greece must be a sign to European Union to move for change.
Candidate Christine Quinn cannot have support in bid for mayor

Candidate Christine Quinn cannot have support in bid for mayor

March 21, 2013
Former professor of biomedical sciences Joseph Manago argues that mayoral candidate Christine Quinn belongs in jail, not in office.
NYU London student wins U.K. poetry slam

NYU London student wins U.K. poetry slam

March 19, 2013
Tisch junior Amy Leon wins UK poetry slam while studying abroad.
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Vote of No Confidence passes against John Sexton

March 15, 2013

The results of the vote of no confidence in NYU President John Sexton are in. In a press release (provided below) sent by the Faculty of Arts and Science, 569 of the 682  (83%)...