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

Washington Square News

FRINGE: Beneath it all

November 21, 2013

Fashion, for me, shines most as an expression of personality. More than the strictly sartorial world of runways and retailers, clothing catches my eye the most when it serves as...

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#NYUNITIES showcases social media’s impact on NYU

November 21, 2013
As social media continuously evolves, these panelists discuss the implications for NYU students.
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WSN Arts Podcast, episode 7: ARTPOPcast

November 20, 2013
Is Lady Gaga's new album a continuation of her impressive career or a misstep for the star?

#NYUNITIES

November 20, 2013

The Department of Media, Culture and Communication and the Communication club are hosting a panel of experts to discuss and analyze NYU's growing online community from 2 to 4 p.m....

The exterior of the Strand Book Store. (Staff photo by Lauren Kim)

Homeless complain about sprinklers used at Strand Bookstore

November 20, 2013
Homeless New Yorkers report being sprayed by Strand's periodically used sprinklers.
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Changes behind camera promise fresh direction

November 20, 2013
“The Hunger Games” was released last year to critical acclaim and box office success, and even with a director change, "Catching Fire" should achieve the same success.
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Town Hall addresses financial aid, GNU, NYU-Poly

November 20, 2013
NYU President John Sexton held his final town hall for the fall semester.
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‘Narco’ fails to fully explore Mexican Drug War impact

November 20, 2013
“Narco Cultura,” a documentary by Shaul Schwarz, represents the opposing impacts of the Mexican Drug War.
Senate Democrats should apply nuclear option in face of Republican obstructionism

Senate Democrats should apply nuclear option in face of Republican obstructionism

November 20, 2013
Following Senate Republicans' third consecutive filibuster of an Obama-appointed judicial nominee, it is time for Democrats to strip the obstructionist party of the power to stop a yes-no vote.
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Vince Vaughn, director Ken Scott cannot deliver laughs in remake

November 20, 2013
Ken Scott's "Delivery Man" provides a disappointing rendition of "Starbuck."
Germany’s Third Gender Law not as progressive as it seems

Germany’s Third Gender Law not as progressive as it seems

November 20, 2013
While Germany's new Third Gender Law seems progressive because it provides a legal recognition of intersex individuals, it really perpetuates gender discrimination by denying intersex citizens basic rights and services.
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NYU Oxfam throws interactive Hunger Banquet

November 20, 2013
NYU's Oxfam chapter hosted an interactive Hunger Banquet to raise awareness of global inequality.