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

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Queer Union hosts ‘Pier Kids’ documentary, raises funds for Kickstarter campaign

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 11, 2013
On Friday, Queer Union hosted a screening of a documentary about LGBT youth's homelessness.
NYC cops should switch to rubber bullet guns

NYC cops should switch to rubber bullet guns

November 11, 2013
Increased training and regulation and training could stem unintended shooting of bystanders by law enforcement officials.
via alumni.nyu.edu

Violet basketball history showcases storied franchise

November 11, 2013
WSN chronicles the rise of the Violets' Division III basketball team.
via gonyuathletics.com

Weekend Wrap-up: Nov. 8 to 10

November 11, 2013
Catch up with the latest in NYU sports from over the weekend with our sports update.

Student Senators Panel: NYU 2031 primer

November 11, 2013
WSN's staff is hosting a second panel with the Student Senators Council on the subject of Global Network University and NYU 2031.
via flickr.com

New York invests in first state gas reserve

November 8, 2013
The nation's first state-based gas reserve will rest on Long island.
File photo by Lauren Kim for WSN

NYU-Poly keeps fire departments informed with ALIVE

November 8, 2013
ALIVE offers an easier means of disseminating information to fire departments in various locations.
University Senate meeting revealed new blog, updates on governance

University Senate meeting revealed new blog, updates on governance

November 8, 2013
A meeting among students at the monthly University Senate meeting showed progress on governance, workers' rights, and NYU 2031.
via facebook.com

Red and blue clashed in NYU political party debate

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 8, 2013
NYU Democrats and Republicans sparred on fracking and affordable care act
Simple diction reaches wider audience

Simple diction reaches wider audience

November 7, 2013
Staff columnist Omar Etman reflects on how his parents serve as a reminder that simple language is not synonymous with simple thought.
Political diversity stems from state laws

Political diversity stems from state laws

November 7, 2013
States passing legislation ranging from far right to far left are reflective of an inherently deep, national political divide that Congress wouldn't be able to resolve on the federal level even if it were able to sign off on policy measures.