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

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

Washington Square News

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[UPDATE] Straus to leave Law School Board

Michael Domanico, Managing Editor May 1, 2014
Straus' labor practices have caused controversy among the student body.
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Academic freedom, expression evaluated at portals

John Ambrioso, Staff Writer May 1, 2014
As NYU continues to increase its global presence, it begins to contend with radically different rules regulating free speech in the host countries.
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NYU should sever ties with Jansport

April 30, 2014
The workers at Rana Plaza may have desperately needed jobs, but that does not justify the ruthless and extreme exploitation they had to endure.
Religion and education should exist independently

Religion and education should exist independently

April 30, 2014

Religion and education have enjoyed a long coexistence — many times a collaborative one, sometimes an indivisible one, as is the case with religious studies. They seem to be...

Scientific Society: Phony Stem Cell Treatment Plagues Italy’s Reputation

Scientific Society: Phony Stem Cell Treatment Plagues Italy’s Reputation

April 30, 2014
Italy’s failure to protect its citizens serves as an important reminder of the occasional benefits of the United States’ seemingly excessive bureaucracy.
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Alum alleviates labor conditions

Ann Schmidt, News Editor April 22, 2014
An NYU alumnus started a non-profit organization called Project Assembly Line in an effort to collaborate with factory workers to improve working conditions.
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NYU Reacts: NYPD surveillance of Muslim communities

April 17, 2014
Students react to the disbanding of the NYPD group found spying on Muslims in 2012.
Egypt must overcome authoritarian past

Egypt must overcome authoritarian past

April 11, 2014

When the Muslim Brotherhood emerged as the victors of the Arab Spring in Egypt, it was a historical moment for an organization whose members had been perennially arrested, tortured...

Journalist reflects on Arab Spring

Journalist reflects on Arab Spring

April 11, 2014
Charles Sennot, co-founder and editor-at-large of the Boston-based GlobalPost, gave a lecture on the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
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Students, professors delve into Syrian crisis

April 9, 2014
A discussion about the worsening situation in Syria was held at Kimmel on April 8.
Student poet wins publishing deal

Student poet wins publishing deal

April 3, 2014
CAS sophomore Moumita Basuroychowdhury recently published her first book of poetry, "Live Nude."
Adams Angle: New Jersey should not restrict sale of Tesla vehicles

Adam’s Angle: New Jersey should not restrict sale of Tesla vehicles

April 3, 2014
Outdated rationale should not punish forward thinking.