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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

A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.

Mayor Adams wages war against rats

Mayor Eric Adams passed the Rat Action Plan last month to combat the skyrocketing number of rodents scurrying across the city. This week, he contested a fine for his failure to fend them off in his own home.
Adrianna Nehme and Kayla Hardersen Dec 8, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams contested a health inspector’s $300 fine for failing to get rid of rats that were infesting his Brooklyn property at a virtual court hearing on Dec. 6. He said...

NYU Is Neglecting Students’ Health With Dining Hall Failures

NYU Is Neglecting Students’ Health With Dining Hall Failures

By choosing to not tell its students about health code violations at Palladium Food Court, NYU has put the health of its community at risk.
WSN Editorial Board Oct 7, 2019

On Tuesday, WSN reported that Palladium Food Court had failed a health inspection. The inspection, conducted by New York City’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, found...

Department of Health Finds Rat Droppings in Lipton Dining Hall

Department of Health Finds Rat Droppings in Lipton Dining Hall

Miranda Levingston, News Editor Dec 1, 2017
The New York City Department of Health found rats in Lipton Dining Hall, among other health violations.
Bertram and his famous chocolate-chip cookies

HUMOR: Genius Rat Chef Secret to Lipton’s Cookies

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer Oct 24, 2017
Bertram the Rat is NYU's star baker.
One of many New York City rats in action.

Mischiefs of Rats Live in New York City

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer Oct 3, 2016
NYU students have a lot more in common with rats than you might think.
via flickr.com

Rat infestation rises in New York City post-Sandy

Mar 1, 2013
Since Hurricane Sandy the city's rat population has been growing steadily.

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