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Washington Square News

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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University Committee meeting focuses on expansion, student representation

October 4, 2013
In a University Committee on Student Life meeting, NYU 2031 and student representation were the primary focus.
Sexton discusses community issues at University Senate meeting

Sexton discusses community issues at University Senate meeting

October 4, 2013
NYU President John Sexton addressed the NYU suicide rate and mental health efforts at the University Senate meeting.
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Students demonstrate against debt in Washington Square Park

October 4, 2013
A number of student groups organized a protest in Washington Square Park.
Border closing in Gaza leaves many in need

Border closing in Gaza leaves many in need

October 3, 2013
As the Israeli border closed in mid-September, many residents living in the Gaza strip area have been left without basic supplies and without access to medical facilities.
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Steinhardt hosts China Central Television’s Global Debate Competition

October 3, 2013
Collaborative efforts foster diversity and education through two day debate and speech competition.
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#NYUthemoreyouknow aims to educate students on safe drinking

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer October 3, 2013
Multiple residential hall Twitters have been tweeting alcohol facts as part of an initiative to inform students of the dangers of drinking.
File photo by Casey Kwon

Diversity apparent among NYU Shanghai inaugural class

October 3, 2013
Diversity and civil liberties expand as NYU Shanghai occupies temporary campus.
Global Citizen Festival validates slacktivism

Global Citizen Festival validates slacktivism

October 3, 2013
The internet culture of clicking to support a cause promotes lazy activism in today's generation.
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Student brings Craigslist style website to NYU

October 3, 2013
Looking for a new way to market on campus? NYU sophomore Ethan Lew's new website, Jigitt, might be your answer
File photo by Jonathan Tan

Film, TV industry booming in New York City

October 3, 2013
The number of films shoot in New York City has significantly increased in the last year.
CNN should focus on reporting, not drama

CNN should focus on reporting, not drama

October 3, 2013
There has been controversy over CNN’s lack of disclosure regarding the hosts’ political involvement with possible guests on the show "Crossfire."
Ban against gay men donating blood should be dropped

Ban against gay men donating blood should be dropped

October 3, 2013
By turning away blood from homosexual, sexually active men, the Food and Drug Administration significantly decreases the pool of eligible and clean blood donors.