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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

Alison Zimmerman

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor

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Palladium Hall

Palladium Hall

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor February 22, 2018

Address: 140 E. 14th St., New York, NY 10003 Cost per semester: $8,061-$10,714 Low cost: Not Available Rooms available: Singles, Doubles Nearby subways: N, Q, R,...

A Chilly Future for the Winter Olympics

A Chilly Future for the Winter Olympics

Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor January 22, 2018
Problems facing these Olympics stretch beyond diplomatic tiffs and scandals. In conjunction with the increasingly unreasonable cost of hosting and ticket sales far undershooting projections, this Winter Olympic Games is simply not worth the trouble.

Most Innovative

Women in Tandon's MakerSpace
Alison Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor January 22, 2018
Tandon's MakerSpace houses tens of STEM-based clubs and innovations. With the increase of female students at Tandon, women are utilizing the space for their innovations.
NYU Needs to Rename Bobst

NYU Needs to Rename Bobst

Alison Zimmerman, Contributing Writer November 20, 2017
It is time for NYU to rename the Elmer Holmes Bobst library in exchange for something more reflective of the university’s stance on inclusion and diversity.
The Economic Plan No One Is Talking About

The Economic Plan No One Is Talking About

Alison Zimmerman, Staff Writer November 7, 2017
Though unlikely to gain real traction, the Democrats' proposed child allowance — a monthly check for low income parents to cover costs of childcare — brings forth an important conversation on some fundamental inequality that still plagues these United States.