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In the Wake of Tragedy, Why Does NYU Keep ‘Sweeping It Under the Rug?’

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Emilio Torres opened up Instagram to mindlessly scroll through posts and unsolicited ads late...
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Henry Kissinger Told to ‘Rot in Hell,’ Disrupted Four Times During Talk at Stern

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Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's visit to NYU Stern sparked protests from campus activists.
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‘South Park’ Takes Pride in Being Canceled for a 22nd Season

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Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s “South Park” comes back for a 22nd season this...
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Judge Saved NYU $350 Million While Employed by University

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The plaintiffs alleging NYU mismanaged employees’ retirement funds want the case retried after discovering the judge’s conflict of interest.
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How a Stern Senior Escaped His Burning Building

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When Stern senior Ari Spitzer moved into his apartment in June, he wanted to...
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The Tyranny of Vague Legislation

Government
The 17th anniversary of the Patriot Act means it's time to reflect on how it has infringed on civil liberties.
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Queer POC are Their Own Champions

Culture
Queer spaces for people of color are hard to find at NYU and New York City. In his column this week, Dyshere unpacks this issue as examines the history of the commodification of and lack of unity within the LGBTQ community.
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Tax Traffic to Fix the Subway and Save the Environment

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With the issue of climate change ballooning, New York City has no time to lose in passing congestion pricing legislation, a measure that would improve both sustainability and transportation through a tax system.
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Staff Rants: Public Bathrooms, Revolving Doors and the AC in 25 W 4th Street

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On Public Bathrooms By Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor Now hear me out. I know that public bathrooms aren’t meant to be considered the cleanest and...
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Letter to the Editor: “How Can NYU Mourn the Loss of a Student?”

Letters to the Editor
In this response to our editorial discussing the loss of an NYU student, spokesperson John Beckman explains the university's stance on announcing student suicides when they happen.
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NYU Grad Fights for #MeToo Movement — in the Courtroom

A litigator who argued before the Supreme Court visits NYU Law to discuss how to create social change in court.

NSA and CIA Whistleblowers Speak at Gallatin

No Students Show Up for Hearing to Select New FAS Dean

Potential 2020 Presidential Candidate Speaks at NYU Law

NYC Education Chancellor Tells Steinhardt Teachers to Learn by Listening

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Bonberi ‘Bodega,’ the West Village’s Newest Vegan Cafe

Culture
Are minimalist decorations and organic produce the future of bodega food culture? The short answer: nope.
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Fake (ID) It ‘til You Make It

Culture
Some say you can't survive college in NYC without a fake — but is it true?
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NYU First-Years Go the Distance for Love

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Long distance relationships can be tough and could end in turmoil. But these NYU students are sticking it out.
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Take Your Pick: Where to Pick Pumpkins and Apples This Fall

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Fall is here in New York City; the air is crisp, and the smell of warm apple cider and pumpkin spice lingers in the...
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Staff Fits: Sloppy and Stylish for the WSN Staff Party

Beauty & Style
A look at what WSN staff members wore to our first party of the semester.
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From Decolonial Computing to Queer Theory, These Gallatin Students Are Concentrating on Change

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At the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, students study everything from the study of love to the color blue and even Harry Potter. This...
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NSA and CIA Whistleblowers Speak at Gallatin

Whistleblowers, historians and advocates visit NYU Gallatin to discuss the ethics of whistleblowing and national security.

No Students Show Up for Hearing to Select New FAS Dean

NYU First-Years Go the Distance for Love

‘Stella’s Last Weekend’ Is a Family Film Project That Fails to Charm

Take Your Pick: Where to Pick Pumpkins and Apples This Fall

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Marx Festival: “P-Project” Tests Capitalism Through Audience Immersion

Part of NYU's ongoing Karl Marx Festival, "P Project" is a completely immersive performance that puts Marx's theories of capitalism into practice through audience interaction and exchange of cash.
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Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Halloween is creeping up, so here are our picks for Scariest Horror Movies to terrify you on a dark, lonely night.
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A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events this Weekend

Arts
Midterm season is in full swing which  means I’ll probably be spending most of my weekend hours in some corner of Bobst Library. But...

‘Stella’s Last Weekend’ Is a Family Film Project That Fails to Charm

Arts
"Stella's Last Weekend" is a nice family effort from Nat and Alex Wolff and their mother, Polly Draper, but it fails to build a sincere, emotional connection with the audience.

‘My Hero Academia’ Exceeds Fan Expectations

Arts
The latest season of popular anime "My Hero Academia" has fresh writing, heart and heroism and exceeds expectations.

‘First Man’ Is a Personal NASA Story

Arts
Damien Chazelle's newest film "First Man" takes the leap into space and brings the audience along for liftoff.

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