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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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NYU to make dorms more accessible after Justice Dept. complaint

After reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, NYU will expand the accessibility of its student housing within the next five years.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2022

NYU will begin a five-year effort to make its housing facilities more accessible after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. Some of the university’s housing...

Passengers wait on the subway platform as an R train approaches the station.

Village Community Board talks local crime, subway safety at latest meeting

Members of Manhattan Community Board 2 discussed community safety, armed crimes and NYU’s impact on the surrounding community at its Feb. 17 meeting.
Isabella Tapia, Contributing Writer February 22, 2022

Manhattan Community Board 2, which represents Greenwich Village and neighboring areas, discussed 181 Mercer St., the resurgence in gun violence and increase in crime in New York...

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Brennan Center Sues U.S. Department of Justice

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor August 26, 2018
The Brennan center sues the Justice Department for information regarding voter registration.
Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist November 24, 2014
Citizens need to decide whether privacy infringement is a cost worth paying in exchange for diminished civil liberties.
Adam's Angle: Comcast-Netflix deal threatens competition

Adam’s Angle: Comcast-Netflix deal threatens competition

March 6, 2014
While Comcast’s deal is legal, there are checks that must be made to ensure that the increasingly powerful conglomerate does not abuse the power it has over content providers.
Federal law encompasses same-sex couples

Federal law encompasses same-sex couples

February 10, 2014
States should move forward and legalize same-sex marriage.