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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

Friends, students reflect on professor Samuel Marateck's passing

Friends, students reflect on professor Samuel Marateck’s passing

Kavish Harjai, News Editor January 15, 2014
Marateck taught at NYU for decades, receiving plaudits for his teaching.
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[UPDATE] Judge rules against part of NYU 2031

January 8, 2014
The university maintains that the ruling has reaffirmed NYU's expansion plans.
Courtesy of Nell Kessler

Tisch studio evacuated after fire breaks out nearby

December 5, 2013
Students leave Stella Adler Studio after occupants smell smoke from an adjacent building.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Roosevelt Institute members submit policy proposals

December 4, 2013
Students who entered submissions to the Roosevelt Institute Campus Network 10 Ideas series present their policy pieces.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah to join NYU Philosophy Department

December 4, 2013
The noted philosopher is leaving Princeton for appointments at NYU's philosophy department and School of Law.
Statistics linking college majors to employment likely biased

Statistics linking college majors to employment likely biased

December 3, 2013
Your college major may matter less than you think.
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Panel debates U.S. health care policy

December 3, 2013
Professors from various departments gave their view of universal health care in America at a panel discussion on Dec. 2.
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Healy discusses ‘Great Dissent,’ free speech case

December 3, 2013
Thomas Healy, author of The Great Dissent, discussed the effect the Abrams v. United States case had on free speech in America.
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Panelists consider problems, progress of Israeli society

December 3, 2013
The Center on Law and Security hosted a panel discussion last night on the political climate of Israel.
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[UPDATE] Graduate students’ union, NYU strike agreement on vote for representation

November 26, 2013
Graduate employees voted in favor of having the UAW represent them as a bargaining unit.
via nyu.edu

University recognizes outstanding faculty

November 26, 2013
NYU President John Sexton and Provost David McLaughlin host private reception for faculty.
Earth Matters at NYU campaigns for conscentious recycling in dorms

Earth Matters at NYU campaigns for conscentious recycling in dorms

November 22, 2013
The NYU Chapter of Earth Matters is keeping the NYU community abreast of the nuances of recycling at one of the the nation's most sustainable schools.