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Turnstiles at the Astor Place 6 subway station.

Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting Turnstile Jumpers

Jack Feeko, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018
Subway riders who jump turnstiles to avoid paying the fare will no longer be prosecuted, the Manhattan District Attorney's office announced earlier this month.
The office of Fraternity and Sorority Life located at the Center for Student Life at NYU. (Staff Photo via Darcey Pittman).

Cornell Fraternity Chapter on Probation after ‘Pig Roast’ Sex Contest

Darcey Pittman, Contributing Writer February 15, 2018
A Cornell fraternity was put on probation after an offensive ritual was leaked. Here's what NYU's Greek community feels about the news.
The Bias Response Line report is now available to the public.

Bias Response Line Delivers First Report, Two Semesters Late

Alex Domb and Sayer Devlin February 14, 2018
The Bias Response Line has released its initial report two semesters later than scheduled.
Scott Galloway speaking at a conference in Munich in late January.

Stern Professor Advocates for the Breakup of Big Tech Companies

Louise Choi, Staff Writer February 14, 2018
Leonard Stern School of Business professor Scott Galloway made predictions for the technology industry at the Digital Life Design global conference last month. He has previously correctly predicted Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods, among other news.
The reception desk in the new admission center is 360 degrees,

NYU Unveils New Admission Center to Welcome Record Number of Applicants

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor February 14, 2018
NYU recently opened doors to the Bonomi Family Admissions Center.
Left to right: Whitney Tome, Myra Mathis, Ebony Martin, Pallavi Phartiyal and Anthony Tansimore. The Institute for Policy Integrity at NYU School of Law hosted an event in which panelists discussed how the environmental movement can encourage diversity.

Law Panels Shed Light on Need for Diversity in Environmentalism

Sunanda Gaskins, Contributing Writer February 13, 2018
NYU's School of Law hosted a panel last Tuesday to discuss the importance of diversity in environmentalism.
NYU’s Skirball Center of the Performing Arts (via NYU).

Judith Butler Inspires at NYU Skirball Talk

Alex Kaplan, Contributing Writer February 13, 2018
Judith Butler spoke at NYU's Skirball Center last night about the problems she sees in contemporary solidarity and the current political atmosphere.
Hamilton Admits University Bungled NYUAD Visa Denials

Hamilton Admits University Bungled NYUAD Visa Denials

Mack DeGeurin, News Editor February 12, 2018
President Hamilton recently released a letter addressing concerns over recent visa denials for faculty members attempting to travel to NYU Abu Dhabi.
Students discussing and critiquing the Haitian Revolution,  at “Revolution: Forgotten Remembered Reimagined,” one of the MLK Week Events.

NYU Recognizes Today’s Revolutions at 50th MLK Week with Spike Lee

Alesha Bradford, Staff Writer February 12, 2018
Students celebrated NYU's Martin Luther King, Jr. week of service in a variety of ways.
The entrance to the 168th Street Subway Station.

Cuomo Proposes Tax for Properties Near Subway

Claire Tighe, Contributing Writer February 12, 2018
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently proposed a tax increase for residents living near the subway to fund MTA improvement.
Student Assaulted by Partner in Weinstein Residence Hall

Student Assaulted by Partner in Weinstein Residence Hall

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from Feb. 4 to 11.
With notebooks out and pens at the ready, an audience of students and professors looked on diligently as professors, activists and NYU organizations conducted a workshop on immigrant rights in the Cantor Film Center.

Activists, Professors and NYU Organizations Host ‘Know Your Rights’ Immigration Workshop

A panel at Cantor Film Center came together to discuss immigration enforcement in the United States.
Kyle Borowski, Contributing Writer February 10, 2018

A panel of activists, advocates and lawyers spoke yesterday at the Cantor Film Center about issues surrounding undocumented immigration status and immigration enforcement in the...