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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.

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Sochi Winter Olympics to commence amid controversy

February 6, 2014
These games promise to be memorable despite the political furor they've caused.
Asma Imam | The Giver

Asma Imam | The Giver

Emily Bell December 12, 2013

In the breaking of bread, Asma Imam stumbled upon a community like she had never experienced before at the Islamic Center at NYU. Ramadan coincided with the start of her freshman...

NYUAD moves commencement ceremony date

NYUAD moves commencement ceremony date

To avoid a scheduling conflict with an Islamic holiday, NYU Abu Dhabi rescheduled the ceremony for its first graduating class.
University Senate passes two recommendations; discusses NYU-Poly merger

University Senate passes two recommendations; discusses NYU-Poly merger

December 6, 2013
In their last meeting of the semester, the University Senate passed an SSC recommendation and a SLAM recommendation, then discussed details of the NYU-Poly merger happening in January 2014.
Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

Letter to the editor: NYU students should support CUNY protests

December 5, 2013
The intensifying crisis of public higher education is both morally and politically relevant for private university students who, faced with massive debt, must structure their life choices around the whims of the market.
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Student Senators Council hosts benefit concert for Philippines

November 25, 2013
Performances at the NYU Can Help benefit on Nov. 21 brought powerful stories to NYU.
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NYU community raises money for Typhoon Haiyan relief

November 22, 2013
The SSC organized a vigil and a benefit for Typhoon Haiyan relief last night.

Philippines Benefit Concert

November 21, 2013

A concert will feature slam poetry and performances from student groups such as the International Filipino Association and N'Harmonics at the Skirball Center at 7:00 p.m.

Human Rights Council does not serve purpose

Human Rights Council does not serve purpose

November 18, 2013
The Human Rights Council is responsible “for promoting universal respect for the protection of all human rights.” Given this responsibility, the election of Saudi Arabia, China, Cuba and Russia is paradoxical.
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Justin Bieber struggles to find balance between music, controversy

November 12, 2013
The teenage pop star seems to be experiencing very public growing pains as he tries to refocus on his artistic merit while maturing his image.
University Senate meeting revealed new blog, updates on governance

University Senate meeting revealed new blog, updates on governance

November 8, 2013
A meeting among students at the monthly University Senate meeting showed progress on governance, workers' rights, and NYU 2031.
The agonizing wait for capital punishment

The agonizing wait for capital punishment

November 6, 2013
The U.S. capital punishment system forces its victims through an intolerably long trial process.