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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

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Environmental club focuses on student discussion

March 27, 2013
The Environmental Studies club's first meeting addressed issues like fracking and the construction of a Spectra Energy pipeline, as well as plans for the rest of the semester.
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Village tenants plan to appeal dismissal of NYU 2031 lawsuit

March 27, 2013
Tenants of the NYU owned high-rise complex Washington Square Village appealed the dismissal of their lawsuit to block a portion of NYU’s 2031 expansion plan on Tuesday.
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NYU’s Shuruq shows Muslim diversity

March 26, 2013
NFL player Hamza Abdullah visited NYU yesterday to open Shuruq, an annual Islamic culture month, which lasts through April 17.
Push for transparency: examining NYU decision-making process

Push for transparency: examining NYU decision-making process

March 25, 2013
The Faculty of Arts and Science's no-confidence vote has raised scrutiny over university governance.
Hawkcam returns as new generation arrives at NYU

Hawkcam returns as new generation arrives at NYU

March 25, 2013
The popular livestream monitoring the hawks atop Bobst library has returned.
Courtesy of UCATS

Major administrative union to hold no confidence vote

March 25, 2013
A union representing a third of NYU's clerical staff has voted unanimously to hold a vote of no confidence. The decision has sparked a conversation about the balance between students, faculty and staff.

The system behind the vote

March 13, 2013
Taking a look at the electronic voting system under the vote of no confidence.
NYU should trust in Sexton, university progress

NYU should trust in Sexton, university progress

March 13, 2013
We are a superb university, but unless we address deleterious problems within our institution we will soon lose our prestige.
Wide gaps found in national average teacher pay

Wide gaps found in national average teacher pay

March 12, 2013
Study finds wide discrepancies in professors’ salary by discipline and type of institution.
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Flurry of studies find new uses for unmanned aerial drones

March 12, 2013
Unmanned drones aren’t made solely for destruction.
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Times Higher Education ranks NYU 29th

March 6, 2013
A survey of global scholars from over 144 countries ranked the reputation of the university.
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New alcohol application helps students regulate liquor intake

March 6, 2013
Smartphone app iGot measures students' alcohol intake, helping them keep track of their alcohol consumption.