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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

NYU must stand with the Clean Water Rule

NYU must stand with the Clean Water Rule

Anubhuti Kumar, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
NYU students must do their part and raise awareness about the importance of clean water to every facet of our life.
New York State should copy Florida’s transparency

New York State should copy Florida’s transparency

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
New York State should follow Florida's example and amend their transparency laws.

Cuomo comes to NYU, talks climate change, universities

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer October 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo spoke about climate change at an event at NYU on Friday evening.
Harry's Take: New York needs stricter tanning legislation

Harry’s Take: New York needs stricter tanning legislation

April 28, 2014
Most people who use tanning beds do not realize that visiting the tanning salon can more than double the risk of obtaining skin cancer.
New York State public schools suffer from segregation

New York State public schools suffer from segregation

Kavish Harjai, News Editor April 2, 2014
A recent report found the New York state has the highest number of segregated public schools in the country.
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State legislators kill DREAM Act in close vote

April 2, 2014
The NY State DREAM Act was voted down last month, and the NYU community responds with frustration.
Proposed bill plans paid state tuition

Proposed bill plans paid state tuition

Ann Schmidt and Kavish Harjai March 4, 2014
James Skoufis, a member of the New York State Assembly, has proposed a bill that would eliminate tuition at all SUNY and CUNY schools.
New York City must strengthen efforts against homelessness

New York City must strengthen efforts against homelessness

February 26, 2014
Approximately 22,000 children are homeless in New York City.
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New York State faces winter blood shortage

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Contributing Writer February 24, 2014
There have been several blood drives at NYU following New York state's shortage of blood during the winter months.

More casinos in New York present risky bet

September 25, 2013
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to build seven casinos in New York is a bad investment in the long term.
Common Core standards in New York State not benefitting children

Common Core standards in New York State not benefitting children

May 2, 2013
The state needs to think long and hard about how they can benefit students in the long run without hurting them in the short run.
Courtesy of New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

New York state takes measures against ID forgery

April 3, 2013
The state is creating security features in driver's licenses that are intended to discourage counterfeiters.