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WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS TUESDAY, APRIL 2, 2013
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Vol. 41, No. 31
Students take demands to Washington, D.C.
By EMILY BELL
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D.C. Day gave students an opportunity to bring their concerns to national representatives. COURTESY OF ODD FUTURE RECORDS
TYLER, THE CREATOR RELEASES NEW SOLO ALBUM Despite strong beats and production, the rapper’s third album “Wolf” suffers from lyrical discrepancy between impressive vulnerability and offensive terminology. TYLER on PG. 5
By MARIA MICHALOS A group of twenty-five NYU students took concerns about education funding to Capitol Hill for D.C. Day last week. Sponsored by NYU’s Office of Government and Community Affairs and the Brademas Center, which focuses on programming that allows NYU community members
to better understand the workings of Congress, D.C. Day maintains a dual role of advocating in support of student aid programs and providing students the opportunity to remind their representatives of the importance of federal student aid. “We were thrilled that 25 NYU students were willing to spend the day on the bus to communicate with Congress about how
cuts to student aid programs will affect them personally,” said Steve Heuer, director of government relations for NYU. In recent months, media outlets have heard the term sequestration, the automatic spending cuts taking place as a result of Congress’ inability to reach a
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A new contest sponsored by the Remember the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Coalition will create a commemorative piece of art as decoration for the building where the second deadliest disaster in New York City history occurred. In 1911, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire claimed the lives of 146 garment workers after a scrap bin on the eighth floor caught fire. The building, now known as the Brown Building, is owned by NYU. “A very unique opportunity for anyone with a creative mind, the hope is that this Vertical Urban Memorial will not only honor the victims of this tragedy, but also educate and inspire all who see it up close or [approach] it from a distance down the various streets that surround the building in [New York City’s] urban setting,” memorial design competition director Ernesto Martinez said. The coalition previously held a centennial remembrance for the fire. Mary Anne Trasciatti, a member of the executive board for the coalition, said they have already received designs from over 20 countries. The competition will
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Yankees plan to counteract bleak start to season By SAMUEL BARDER
GAY MARRIAGE TRIALS REVEAL EXTENT OF DISCRIMINATION: As court arguments unveil real costs of prejudiced laws, the American people must stand up for marriage rights. OPS on PG. 7
To say the New York Yankees’ opening day roster lacked the star power fans have become used to would be an understatement. With Kevin Youkilis at third base for Alex Rodriguez and Eduardo Núñez at shortstop for team captain Derek Jeter, fans missed the Rodriguez, Jeter and outfielder Curtis Granderson combination. The Yankees began the 2013 campaign with a loss to the Red Sox 8-2 and without four of their stars. Jeter is out indefinitely with an ankle injury. Mark Teixera, the team’s first baseman, is sidelined with a wrist injury and expected to return May 1. The aging Rodriguez is injured as well. He has not been with the team since last year’s playoffs and is currently recovering from hip
surgery. Earliest estimates for his return are the mid-July All-Star Break. This left the Yankees with one of its more depleted lineups in recent memory and prompted General Manager Brian Cashman to begin seeking replacements, like veteran first baseman Derrek Lee from the Pittsburgh Pirates. Although the search didn’t pan out, Cashman acquired Youkilis, a former Red Sox third baseman, to replace Rodriguez. Regardless, there is hope in the Bronx. The pitching staff will be the Yankees’ greatest strength this year. Their starting rotation is led by C.C. Sabathia and veteran Andy Pettitte. Phil Hughes, who will enter the rotation when he, too, returns from an injury, will also prove helpful to the team. However,
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The Yankees face a tough season after a disappointg loss against the Red Sox.