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NYU’s Daily Student Newspaper

WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Vol. 41, No. 27

Students miss cost of cutting class By CRYSTAL COX

When NYU students skip class, they are losing more than just a lecture. Dissatisfaction, boredom, exhaustion and laziness are among the most popular excuses for skipping a class, but do students consider the amount of money squandered each time they opt out of class? The price of each class varies depending on the school within NYU, but each is approximately $200. Assuming that students take 16 credits, or four courses that meet twice a week, the price of skipping one class in the College of Arts and Science is $193.37. One class is $199.44 in the Stern School of Business and $192.88 in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, which is also the price for a class in both the Gallatin School of Individualized Study and the Liberal Studies Program.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2013

Bloomberg unveils new tobacco regulation By VERONICA CARCHEDI

One week after New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s soda ban was blocked in court, Bloomberg announced a new health initiative, this time in an attempt to further reduce the smoking rate among the city’s youth. The Tobacco Product Display Restriction bill, announced March 18, would require retail stores to stop

displaying tobacco products. The law, however, does not ban the advertising of tobacco products. “Young people are targets of marketing and the availability of cigarettes and this legislation will help prevent another generation from the ill health and shorter life expectancy that comes with smoking,” Bloomberg said in a press release. The city has an 8.5 percent teen smoking rate, which is

Whether you’re having a bad hair day or trying to make a fashion statement, a snapback can add a retro punch to any look. With roots in the mid1900s, this hat style is making a comeback, and it looks like it’s here to stay.

lower than the state average of 12.5 percent as well as the national average of 18.1 percent. However, the city’s low rate has remained stagnant since 2007. If passed, New York City would be the first city in the United States to have this type of legislation in place. Last year Haverstraw, N.Y. passed an identical law, but repealed it after a lawsuit was filed against the town by a number of

NYU’s Shuruq showcases diversity in Muslim community

tobacco companies and the New York Association of Convenience Stores, an Albany-based convenience-store trade organization. Jim Calvin, president of the NYACS, called the proposed legislation “absurd” and said it would compound the growing problem of cigarette tax evasion in New York City.

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NYU Shuruq, a club aiming to educate Muslims and non-Muslisms about Islam and culture, began its student-run kickoff dinner tonight by featuring NFL player Hamza Abdullah. Abdullah spoke about his experience as a Muslim NFL player and decision to take a year off to fulfill his hajj.

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Snapbacks add retro flare to any outfit By NICOLE PUGLISE

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The snapback originated with the baseball cap. Worn by players for the obvious reason of keeping the sun out of their eyes, this style of hat grew popular with fans looking to emulate star players. Its characteristic style is denoted by the snap fastener on the back, which can be adjusted to

the size of the wearer’s head. However, over time, the shape of the brim has changed from rounded to flat and its purpose as strictly athletic-wear has evolved into casual dress. Snapbacks have remained in constant production since

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Whatever your style, a smart snapback can help take your ensemble to the next level.

Strokes reach new career high on ‘Machine’ By ALEXANDRIA ETHRIDGE

It would be easy to criticize The Strokes for not sticking to the garage rock sound they pioneered in the early 2000s, but that criticism only sticks if one assumes they haven’t been getting any better. The band’s fifth studio album, “Comedown Machine,” proves that idea wrong. With 11 polished tracks featuring an eclectic variety of influences and styles, “Comedown Machine” is the album this band has been working toward their entire career. The record opens with “Tap Out” and “All the Time” — two tracks that are most reminiscent of vintage Strokes appeal but with the addition of falsetto vocals and abundant synths. “Welcome to Japan” pays homage to the band’s favorite country to tour with a psychedelic rock vibe and

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nonsensical lyrics such as, “I didn’t want to notice/I didn’t know the gun loaded/Didn’t really know this/What kind of asshole drives a Lotus?” The title track features a melody that calls to mind guitarist Albert

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