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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

A woman’s hand swipes a metrocard.

Opinion: Getting rid of the MetroCard is a loss for accessibility in NYC

As New York City goes tap-only, the city risks leaving behind the people who benefit from its transit system daily.
Elena Meves, Contributing Writer September 22, 2025

For nearly three decades and approximately 3.4 million New Yorkers every day, the act of swiping a MetroCard at a subway turnstile has been as much a part of New York City life...

Reduced MetroCards for NYU students: fantasy or feasible?

Transportation Compensation Still Stalled for NYU Commuters

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
NYU students could possibly get MetroCards at reduced prices in light of the introduction of half-priced MetroCards at Hunter College.