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

Washington Square News

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Rev. DuBois speaks to NYU about White House experiences

November 12, 2013
Former spiritual advisor for President Barack Obama, Joshua DuBois, spoke about his new book at Kimmel on Nov. 11.
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NYU revives Holiday Host program

November 11, 2013
NYU is reviving the Holiday Host program for local students to host international students for Thanksgiving.
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First Joint Committee meeting starts productive conversation

Nicole Brown, News Editor November 11, 2013
NYU's first Joint Committee met at the beginning of the month to discuss issues with governance.
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Queer Union hosts ‘Pier Kids’ documentary, raises funds for Kickstarter campaign

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 11, 2013
On Friday, Queer Union hosted a screening of a documentary about LGBT youth's homelessness.
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SCPS hosts panel on sustainable energy, exponential population growth

November 6, 2013
SCPS hosted a panel about sustainable energy and population growth.
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Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks to teach at NYU, Yeshiva University

November 6, 2013
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks is coming from the U.K. to teach at NYU starting in January.
Annual 'Flurry' ice skating event attracts larger crowds

Annual ‘Flurry’ ice skating event attracts larger crowds

November 6, 2013

  Wollman Rink, located in a scenic area of Central Park, was reserved for NYU and filled with students skating to the latest pop hits, mingling with other students...

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Donation supports Stern MBA students

November 5, 2013
A donation from William Berkley has created the Berkley Scholarship Program to provide scholarships to graduates who pursue an MBA in Stern immediately following their graduation.
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[UPDATE] FDNY rescues LS sophomore from between buildings

Emily Bell, Nicole Brown and Kevin Burns November 3, 2013
LS sophomore Asher Vongtau was trapped between Lafayette Street residence hall and a parking garage, before New York City Fire Department rescue workers removed him from the two-foot wide space this evening.
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Grand Bazaar highlights global sites

November 1, 2013
Booths representing each of the study away sites filled in the Eisner & Lubin Auditorium in Kimmel on Oct. 31.
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[UPDATE] Woman assaulted outside Catholic Center

October 31, 2013
NYPD is investigating the incident which took place at 5:30 this morning outside of the Catholic Center in the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life
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University shuts down, villagers pose threat

October 31, 2013
NYU's shutdown threatens scholarships, club funding, academic resources and other vital functions of the university.