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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

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

Washington Square News

Viral Shanker

Viral Shanker, Copy Chief

Viral Shanker is a Deputy Copy Editor at Washington Square News. Born in India he currently lives in New Jersey (and has heroically avoided dying of boredom in the last nine years). He is studying Computer Science and Economics at CAS. If he’s on campus, he either in class, eating somewhere with his friends, or in Bobst writing code or short stories depending on the day and his mood. Otherwise you can find him reading on the train or questioning is life choices while waiting for the perpetually late NJ Transit trains.

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Breaking Down the Core Experience

Breaking Down the Core Experience

NYU’s College Core Curriculum does not leave enough room for students to explore within and outside of their majors.
Viral Shanker, Deputy Copy Editor December 3, 2018
NYU’s College Core Curriculum does not leave enough room for students to explore within and outside of their majors.