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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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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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Panel weighs in on soda ban at law school

November 13, 2013
Three panelists discussed Bloomberg's controversial soda ban at the NYU School of Law.
New York City has seen improvements during Mayor Bloomberg's terms

New York City has seen improvements during Mayor Bloomberg’s terms

September 3, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg has enacted policies that have benefited New York City, and the next mayor can continue those improvements.
On the Wire: Your biweekly NYU news update (July 31, 2013)

On the Wire: Your biweekly NYU news update (July 31, 2013)

July 31, 2013
Back again. Just a rehash, this is your biweekly update with the latest news, plus some of the updates you probably missed on that WiFi-less trip to grandma's house.
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NAACP adds voice to Bloomberg soda ban

February 6, 2013
NAACP and the Hispanic Federation have filed an amicus brief with Coca-Cola as the sugary drink debate continues.
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Health Board vote passes sugary drink ban

September 13, 2012
In a vote of eight to zero, the New York City Board of Health passes the sugary drinks ban designed to tackle overwhelming obesity problem.
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Bloomberg says no to big, sugary beverages

August 25, 2012
With increasing cases of death and illness due to obesity and diabetes, Mayor Michael Bloomberg's plan to ban large sugary drinks will come to a final vote in September.