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

Washington Square News

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The Soapbox: Gambling in the UAE, women’s soccer coach fired in Spain, ban on misleading meat labels in France

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor Sep 8, 2023

In the United Arab Emirates, government announces gambling agency  The UAE recently announced the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, an agency that could potentially...

An aerial view of a rendering of Governors Island with various structures surrounded by trees and vegetation, with the skyline of New York City across the water.

NYU named partner in Governors Island climate center project

Students and faculty will have access to classrooms, laboratories and other spaces at the newly announced New York Climate Exchange, set to open on Governors Island in 2028.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor Apr 25, 2023

NYU will partner with a new $700 million international climate research center on Governors Island, alongside several other universities across the country. Students, faculty and...

NYU’s flagship development project, 181 Mercer, is scheduled to open by spring 2023. (Staff photo by Manasa Gudavalli)

Billion-dollar NYU building at 181 Mercer Street nears completion

After years of disputes and delays, the construction of NYU’s flagship development is set to open for use at the start of the spring 2023 academic semester.
Abby Wilson, News Editor Aug 11, 2022

After nearly six years of construction, NYU’s 181 Mercer Street building — a 735,000-square-foot development including classrooms, study spaces, dining areas, athletic...

Bloomberg Philanthropies donates $25 million to endow the Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service Fellows Program at New York Universitys Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. This fellowship is expected to cover tuition for up to 20 students per year beginning in the Fall 2021 semester. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli, Image Courtesy of Bloomberg Philanthropies, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

Bloomberg Philanthropies donates $25 million for graduate fellowship at Wagner

The Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service Fellows Program will cover the tuition of up to 20 graduate students per year.
Saurabh Kumar, Staff Writer Mar 23, 2021

Bloomberg Philanthropies donated $25 million to the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service earlier this month to endow the Georgina and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Service...

Bloomberg Is Everything Wrong With Money in Politics

Bloomberg Is Everything Wrong With Money in Politics

A race between Trump and Bloomberg would be a disastrous hit to democracy and a symbolic shift toward an American oligarchy.
Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor Feb 25, 2020

American elections are devolving into a tournament of oligarchs. The President of the United States is a billionaire businessman from Manhattan, and a current Democratic presidential...

OK Bloomberg

OK Bloomberg

Former New York City Mayor and presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg tried to use memes to engage with young voters last week. It didn’t work.
Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor Feb 18, 2020

This past Thursday, at least 23 popular Instagram accounts — including @fuckjerry, @kalesalad and @fuckadvertisements — posted campaign advertisements for presidential candidate...

Bloomberg and the Politics of Class Struggle

Bloomberg and the Politics of Class Struggle

As former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg looks to run for President, it is important to understand that he is a direct reaction against the rise of the left in the U.S.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor Nov 12, 2019

On Nov. 8, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg filed to run in the Alabama Democratic Primary. His advisors say that he is running because he believes the candidates in...

Dont Run For President, Bloomberg

Don’t Run For President, Bloomberg

WSN Editorial Board Feb 10, 2016
In an already crowded pool of candidates, Bloomberg's potential candidacy is more of a distraction than anything else.
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NYC Department of Health releases sexual health app

Apr 4, 2013
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene released a free app to provide people with more information about sexual health.
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Mayor Bloomberg wants college students to keep their hands out of cookie jars

Apr 1, 2013
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans to ban Insomnia Cookies and other late-night snacks that college students crave.
Subway pregnancy ads stigmatize teen parents

Subway pregnancy ads stigmatize teen parents

Mar 26, 2013
Recent ads displayed in subway stations are unnecessarily disgraceful.
Bloomberg proposes loosening marijuana posession policies

Bloomberg proposes loosening marijuana posession policies

Feb 22, 2013
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is considering weakening the punishment for low marijuana posession beginning next month.

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