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

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NYU professor explores whimsical worlds in new book

March 15, 2013
NYU professor Karen Heuler invents a world filled with a society of half-dog creatures to deliver an oddly-packaged message of enpowerment for readers.

Social Workers can reduce more than just gun violence

March 14, 2013
Passage of the Social Work Reinvestment Act will improve mental health care system and help alleviate gun crime
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Weekend Roam: Morningside Heights

March 14, 2013
Our traveling columnist Helen Holmes takes a trip way uptown to Morningside Heights.
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Family and friends remember Gallatin professor through his art

March 14, 2013
An exhibition on display at the Gallatin galleries showcases the work of a late Gallatin professor.
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Bloomberg soft drink ban struck down

March 14, 2013
Bloomberg's sugary drink ban hits a hurdle
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Bloomberg launches campaign to lower volume

March 14, 2013
As Mayor Bloomberg prepares for his final term, he has launched a campaign to protect young people's ears from high-decibel music blasting from their headphones.
The Highlighter presents - Musical Influences: Adele

The Highlighter presents – Musical Influences: Adele

March 14, 2013
Although its aesthetic merits don’t necessarily justify its success, Adele’s “21” has enthralled the popular consciousness like no other record since the release of Nirvana’s “Nevermind” in 1991.
The Highlighter

The Highlighter

March 14, 2013
When The Highlighter first started by, it was used merely as a home for the overflow of content the WSN Arts desk was producing.
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Top sincere games of past, future

March 14, 2013
Best, sincere video games of the past and future.
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Childish Gambino

March 14, 2013
Donald Glover is like a human Swiss army knife — he’s known for being multi-talented. But it’s Glover’s skill on the microphone that really deserves attention. Glover, who raps und