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

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10 best moments from last night's democratic debate

10 best moments from last night’s democratic debate

Valentina Duque Bojanini and Alex Bazeley October 14, 2015
Didn't watch the democratic debate last night? Here's what you missed.
The MTA is taking steps to reduce the number of crashes caused by buses.

MTA experiments with new tech to prevent bus crashes

Thomas Peracchio, Contributing Writer October 6, 2015
MTA has approved new measures to prevent bus accidents.
An NYU bus hit a pedestrian at the intersection of 3rd avenue and 10th street.

NYU bus strikes pedestrian

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 6, 2015
An NYU bus struck a woman on Third Avenue.
All accounts of force used by the NYPD are now required to be reported.

NYPD now must report use of force against civilians

Carmen Russo, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
The NYPD announced its plans to require its officers to document every time they use force on a civilian.

Cuomo comes to NYU, talks climate change, universities

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer October 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo spoke about climate change at an event at NYU on Friday evening.
East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 2, 2015
The NYU community and the East Coast are preparing for Hurricane Joaquin, currently a Category 4 storm.
Divest student activists opposed a presentation from ExxonMobil tax attorneys outside of Vanderbilt Hall

Planned Parenthood hopes to expand sex ed conversation

Kati Garrity, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
The Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund hosted a discussion and Q & A on the state of sexuality education policy.
The NYU community will prepare for disruption in their commute due to the start of city construction on 4th street.

University hopes campus construction won’t disrupt community

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
Washington Square Park and the surrounding areas will undergo construction to restore roadways and update water mains.

Artist draws attention to drone strike casualties

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
An artist set up red cups in Washington Square Park to represent those killed in drone strikes in countries in the Middle East.

Journalism students to cover papal visit with social media app

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer September 22, 2015
NYU's journalism school is teaming up with social multimedia app Evrybit to broadcast the Pope's visit to New York City.
College Republicans and the Politics Society at NYU held a screening of the second Republican debate.

Political groups at NYU host GOP debate screening

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor September 17, 2015
NYU students offer their thoughts on the Republican debate.
NYC Syrian refugee solidarity rally in Union Square.

NYC rally calls on US to support refugees

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer September 14, 2015
New York City shows solidarity with the Syrian refugees in Union Square.