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

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

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The Thurgood Marshall United States Courthouse in Lower Manhattan.

NYU Sued Over Retirement Plans, Trial Set for April

Alex Domb and Kristina Hayhurst March 5, 2018
NYU is being sued for allegedly mishandling faculty members' 403(b) retirement plans. A trial date is set for April 2018.
Leverage NYU’s Influence to Enact Gun Control

Leverage NYU’s Influence to Enact Gun Control

WSN Editorial Board March 5, 2018
As the biggest private university in the United States, NYU has the opportunity to leverage its position for good.
Lil Uzi Vert was likely the mystery performer of the now rescheduled Violet 100 Concert.

Rumored Lil Uzi Vert Violet 100 Concert Canceled

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2018
NYU's Program Board canceled the Violet 100 Concert, in which Lil Uzi Vert was expected to be the mystery headliner.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

Aramark, Hamilton Address Students in Fallout of Black History Month Meal

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 26, 2018
Hamilton and Aramark issued public statements to the NYU community addressing Downstein's Black History Month Meal.
NYU’s Lipton Dining Hall, which recently failed a health inspection by the New York City Department of Health.

Aramark’s Long History of Missing the Mark

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor February 26, 2018
An in-depth breakdown of NYU food provider Aramark's past and present controversies.
Othmer Residence Hall, where students reported flooding and water damage.

Tandon Students Feel Neglected in Wake of Othmer Hall Flooding

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor February 26, 2018
A perceived lack of adequate resources and poor housing conditions has Tandon students feeling neglected by NYU.
Stoneman Douglas Tragedy Shakes NYU

Stoneman Douglas Tragedy Shakes NYU

In the wake of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, members of the NYU community have come together to grieve and work toward gun law reform.
Caroline Haskins and Mack DeGeurin February 26, 2018
A vigil was held for Parkland on Thursday to honor those affected by the mass shooting that took place at a high school there last week.
Listen to 'The NewsFlash': Aramark's Troublesome Past

Listen to ‘The NewsFlash’: Aramark’s Troublesome Past

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 26, 2018
Aramark has been in the news for serving an 'insensitive' meal celebrating Black History Month but the company has a long history of controversy.
Lipton Hall lounge closed after hate symbols found again.

More Hate Symbols Found in Lipton Lounge, Security Cameras to Be Installed

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor February 22, 2018
Swastikas were found again in the second floor lounge of Lipton Residential Hall.
The second floor lounge in Lipton Residence Hall

‘Offensive’ Symbols Discovered in Lipton Residence Hall

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor February 21, 2018
Two offensive symbols were found in a lounge in Lipton Residence Hall.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

President Hamilton Apologizes for ‘Insensitive’ Black History Month Meal in Downstein

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 21, 2018
President Andrew Hamilton and Aramark apologized for racially insensitive menu items served in a Weinstein dining hall to honor Black History Month.
Free tampons in the bathroom of the Forbes building.

Free Menstrual Hygiene Products Not Always Available

Nicole Rosenthal, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
After NYU agreed to provide free feminine hygiene products, five out of six dispensers were found to be either empty or still charging 25 cents.