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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

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Community uses multimedia to share stop-and-frisk stories

December 4, 2013
A five-day event uses media to give students a voice.
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New York City raises legal age for tobacco purchases

November 4, 2013
The New York City government has passed a bill that will raise the legal tobacco-purchasing age to 21.
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Summer in review: New York City news roundup

Emily Bell August 25, 2013
New to the city? Been off the grid over the summer? Here's what you need to know about the latest in New York City.
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[GALLERY] New Yorkers stand with Trayvon Martin

July 20, 2013
New Yorkers join protesters across the nation in standing against the verdict of the George Zimmerman murder trial.
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Social activists celebrate May Day

May 2, 2013
Lower Manhattan hosted May Day protests that called attention to desired social, economic and political reforms.
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Cigarette regulation proposed in New York City

May 1, 2013
The legal age to purchase cigarettes in New York City might be raised from 18 to 21.
Park performers' to lose stage in Washington Square

Park performers’ to lose stage in Washington Square

May 1, 2013
The New York City Parks Department is making changes to expressive matter rules, effective May 8.
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MTA extends Wi-Fi and cell service to more subway stations

April 30, 2013
Wi-Fi and cell phone service will now be available in 30 additional MTA subway stations.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

University House opens for students attending college in New York City

April 29, 2013
University House will open for any university students whose college leases space in the building.
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Cooper Union tuition implementation causes controversy

April 29, 2013
Cooper Union, which previously provided free education to its students, will begin charging 50 percent of tuition prices to the freshman 2014 class.
City introduces program to protect commercial cyclists

City introduces program to protect commercial cyclists

April 25, 2013
Businesses must now provide helmets and vests for all of their delivery cyclists.
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MTA study may lead to different subway car designs

April 22, 2013
MTA research shows statistics about passenger standing and sitting preferences.