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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

Celebrate Rio 2016 Despite its Problems

Celebrate Rio 2016 Despite its Problems

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor August 28, 2016

Between high crime rates, Zika virus concerns, polluted water and political instability, the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro had its fair share of problems. The 2008 Olympics in...