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

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

Washington Square News

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Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music turns 10, holds fundraiser celebration

September 27, 2013
The Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in Tisch celebrated its 10th anniversary with a fundraiser celebration featuring Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Bo Peri.
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[UPDATE] SLAM meets with Marc Wais in response to letter; Calls for changes in apparel production

Nicole Brown, News Editor September 27, 2013
Student Labor Action Movement members met with Vice President for Global Student Affairs Marc Wais about the production of NYU apparel in Bangladesh.
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MC Tarik Trotter speaks at Gallatin

September 27, 2013
The Roots' MC Tarik Trotter, or Black Thought, gave a talk as part of Albert Gallatin Lecture Series.
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Alum Jim Mickle talks untraditional horror film ‘We Are What We Are’

September 27, 2013
WSN sits down with Jim Minkle discuss his eccentric take on the horror genre.
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‘Butler’ author, NYU prof. discuss literature, journalism

September 26, 2013
Wil Haygood and Pamela Newkirk discussed journalism, writing and Haygood's "The Butler: A Witness to History" at a Bookend event in Brooklyn.
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September 26, 2013

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Steinhardt prof. calls for early childhood development in UN report

September 26, 2013
Steinhardt professor Hirokazu Yoshikawa wants the UN to focus on promoting early childhood development.
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Steinhardt students experiment with ‘Dream:Space,’ ‘Mercy Me’ exhibits

September 26, 2013
Two Steinhardt students put their abstract art on display in the Barney Building.
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NYU alumni receive MacArthur Genius Grants

Emily Bell September 26, 2013
Two NYU alumni, an organic chemist and a choreographer, received a $625,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation.
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Rise in NYC smoking rates leads to plans to manage health

September 26, 2013
The smoking rate in New York City has increased among adults according to the Mayor's Management Report.
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Alumnus signs with Slovakian club basketball team

September 26, 2013
Carl Yaffe, former NYU men's basketball player, signed a contract to play with a professional Slovakian club on Friday.
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Williams, Gellar sell new CBS comedy ‘The Crazy Ones’

September 26, 2013
At its worst, “The Crazy Ones” comes off like a half-hour advertisement for whatever the agency is selling.