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

Washington Square News

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‘Camille Claudel 1915,’ Binoche create haunting look at mental insanity

October 17, 2013
“Camille Claudel 1915” is a meditative and devastating examination of sanity, sexism and artistic silencing from new French extremism filmmaker Bruno Dumont.
Though Congress averts default, dangerous precedent set

Though Congress averts default, dangerous precedent set

October 17, 2013
Based on the government shutdown, our political system seems to be indefinitely fragmented
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WSN Student Senate panel: Oct. 24, 2013

October 17, 2013
WSN is hosting a panel with student senators on Thursday, Oct. 24.
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Select dorms prepare for future storms

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer October 17, 2013
After its renovations, Brittany residence hall was storm-ready, and Hayden residence hall will be prepared for future storms following its scheduled renovations in the coming year.
File photo by Jonathan Tan

NYU to sponsor Gordon Brown’s commission on human rights

Nicole Brown and Michael Domanico October 17, 2013
NYU is sponsoring Gordon Brown's efforts to re-evaluate the UN's Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
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New York Giants struggle with injuries, poor coaching

October 17, 2013
The New York Giants’ fall from grace is a mixture of interior and exterior issues.
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‘Forbidden NYU’ uses theater, comedy to mock college life, university tropes

October 17, 2013
a look behind the preparations for the opening weekend of NYU's alternative Reality Show -- Forbidden NYU.
File photo by Jonathan Tan

Sports Weekend Wrap-up: Oct. 11-15

October 17, 2013
The Violets enjoyed a winning weekend over fall break with victories and grants around the country
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Steve McQueen awakens emotions in ’12 Years a Slave’

October 17, 2013
Nuanced scripting and direction captures the essence of the pursuit of freedom in this historic tale.
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Kimberly Peirce’s ‘Carrie’ offers smart reimagining of classic tale

October 17, 2013
Peirce's vision for 'Carrie' creates a harrowing update for the horror classic.
Al-Liby trial shows international equality

Al-Liby trial shows international equality

October 17, 2013
The trial of terror suspect Al-Liby, who was tried in New York this week, is a prime example of the growing equality in international law.
Facebook ad system not suitable for Google

Facebook ad system not suitable for Google

October 17, 2013
Google's new Terms of Service mistakenly shifts Google's ad strategy towards Facebook's more social model.