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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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Budget changes afford theater companies more opportunities

April 8, 2014
The budget for 2015 includes tax incentives for theater production companies outside of New York City.
Scientific Society: Soda ban ultimately beneficial to health

Scientific Society: Soda ban ultimately beneficial to health

April 8, 2014
Cities need to start heavily investing in public health campaigns against obesity.
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New York City Council to vote on disposable grocery bag 10-cent fee

April 3, 2014
The council plans to vote on the bill within the next few weeks.
Vittorio's Razor: Conversation on gentrification should fairly consider both sides

Vittorio’s Razor: Conversation on gentrification should fairly consider both sides

April 3, 2014
Neighborhoods evolve and gentrification is inevitable, so change must be analyzed through a lens that fairly considers both the advantages and disadvantages of progress.
Shirtless Putin invades NYU

Shirtless Putin invades NYU

April 1, 2014
Vladmir Putin sent Russian military forces to NYU's campus while the United Nations does not plan on getting involved.
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Sexton to students: ‘Call me Master’

April 1, 2014
CAS freshman Adam DeLorenzo swore an oath of fealty to NYU President John Sexton in a recent ceremony at NYU.
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Group hopes to overturn e-cigarette ban

March 31, 2014
The New York City Citizens Lobbying Against Smoker Harassment, has filed suit in the New York County Supreme Court over the ban on e-cigarettes overturned.
Public school system needs reform, not superfluous money

Public school system needs reform, not superfluous money

March 30, 2014
De Blasio should strengthen the system by integrating the features that have made charter schools so successful into public institutions.
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De Blasio announces paid sick leave

March 25, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed the Earned Sick Time Act on March 20, which requires businesses with five or more employees to provide paid sick time for employees, which will come into action on April 1.

Brooklyn bus shooter should be tried as a juvenile

March 24, 2014
Kathon Anderson, a 14-year-old, allegedly shot and killed an innocent bystander and is being tried as an adult.
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Unemployment in New York City dips to five-year low

March 12, 2014
New York City's unemployment rate has decreased below 8 percent since January of this year.
Global Fashion Week foreshadows new trends

Global Fashion Week foreshadows new trends

March 11, 2014
Catch up on the trends from all Fall/Winter 2014 Fashion Weeks, from New York to Paris.