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

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Diversity at NYU

Protests and Attacks Cut Gavin McInnes's Speech Short

Protests and Attacks Cut Gavin McInnes’s Speech Short

Violence broke out at the Kimmel Center for University Life as Gavin McInnes spoke to the NYU College Republicans.
Members of the MSA rally kneel in prayer by the Washington Square Arch to peacefully demonstrate their religious devotion despite the hateful rhetoric surrounding Muslims.

Walls Don’t Hold Back MSA During Rally

Sayer Devlin and Htoo Min February 1, 2017
The Muslim Student Association hosts a rally at Kimmel responding to President Trump's executive orders restricting immigration and suspending refugee admission.
The post-it notes covering Anastasiya Muravyeva's  door on Nov. 17 displayed rhetoric commonly employed by white nationalists, like "white pride" and "make America white again."

100 Days of Post-Inaugural Hate

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor January 31, 2017
The Asian Pacific American Institute has created an online form where people can report hate crimes that occur within the first 100 days of Donald Trump's Presidency.
Despite the large walkout in Washington Square Park in November, NYU is still not officially a sanctuary campus.

NYU Still Not a Sanctuary Campus

Natasha Roy, News Editor January 30, 2017
Despite President Andrew Hamilton's letter after the sanctuary campus walkout in November, NYU has not been declared an official sanctuary campus. NYU Sanctuary, a coalition of students and faculty, is working to change that.
People attended the rally hosted by the Council On American-Islamic Relations in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.

People Flock to Washington Square Park for Emergency Rally

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2017
The Council On American-Islamic Relations is hosting a rally in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.
Hundreds gathered at the Muslim Students Association’s Nov. 10 Rise Against Hate Rally, in Kimmel.

MSA Continues Efforts for Inclusivity in the Aftermath of Trump’s Inauguration

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor January 25, 2017
The Muslim Students Association responds to acts of hate and ignorance with love to send a message
The Bronfman Center is  the center of the NYU Jewish community.

NYU Ranked Ninth Among Worst Schools for Jewish Students

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 23, 2017
NYU, the private university that boasts the largest Jewish population, ranked as the ninth worst higher education institution for Jewish students.
iGrade is an online service developed to guide students and their families on personal and college-related finances. NYU’s Affordability Steering Committee announced a partnership with the service on March 29.

NYU Ranks Fourth for Accepting Lower Income Students

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 23, 2017
A study revealed that NYU ranked fourth among other elite colleges enrolling the highest percentage of low- and middle - income students.
In light of recent mass shootings, students might be left wondering what NYU’s mass shooting protocols are.

NYU Releases Official Diversity Statement

Diamond Naga, News Editor December 5, 2016
A break down of NYU's new official diversity statement.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

NYU Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Discrimination and Retaliation

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor December 1, 2016
A painter employed by NYU has filed a lawsuit against the university on the grounds of discrimination.
The Black and Brown Coalition is still not satisfied with what NYU has done in terms of making NYU a more equitable university.

Black and Brown Coalition Takes Stock of Progress on Diversity at NYU

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor November 29, 2016
Members of the Black and Brown Coalition discuss the progress the university administration has made on their list of demands issued last year.
The post-it notes covering Anastasiya Muravyeva's  door on Nov. 17 displayed rhetoric commonly employed by white nationalists, like "white pride" and "make America white again."

Post-Its With Swastika, ‘White Pride’ Found on Gramercy Door

Sayer Devlin and Diamond Naga Siu November 17, 2016
A student living in the Gramercy Green residence hall found her door covered in post-it notes displaying pro-Trump rhetoric on Thursday morning.