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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.
Police Arrest Undresser at West 4th Street Starbucks

Police Arrest Undresser at West 4th Street Starbucks

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor February 26, 2018
A list of crimes reported to NYU Public Safety from Feb. 16 to Feb. 24.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

GCOMMS Fights Misinformation in Wake of Downstein Disgrace

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 25, 2018
GCOMMS released a statement rebutting false claims that have surfaced since Downstein served watermelon-flavored water and Kool-Aid as part of a Black History Month Meal.
A screenshot from the Safe NYU app.

Public Safety Tests Alert System to Prepare for Possible Emergency

Christine Lee, Staff Writer February 23, 2018
In the wake of the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland last week, it is more important than ever that NYU's own Emergency Notification System functions properly.
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.
The panel at the event held by GSOC discussing debate and action surrounding Title IX.

GSOC Panel Discusses Title IX and Sexual Harassment

Darcey Pittman, Contributing Writer February 21, 2018
GSOC, NYU's graduate students' union, held an event Tuesday on Title IX and sexual misconduct.
Azizjon Azimi (right) at the Class of 2016 commencement ceremony. Azimi was the youngest graduate in his class and is currently  pursuing concurrent degree program at Harvard and Stanford.

Recent Alumnus Pursues Degrees at Harvard, Stanford

Sabeena Singhani, Contributing Writer February 21, 2018
Azizjon Azimi '16 has been accepted into a prestigious scholarship program that will allow him to pursue graduate degrees at two of the top universities in the nation simultaneously.
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.
Student Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Carlyle Court

Student Arrested for Disorderly Conduct in Carlyle Court

Jamie Karns, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from Feb. 11 to 18.
Exterior of the Judson Memorial Church next to Washington Square Park.

Activist Ravi Ragbir Granted Stay of Deportation Files First Amendment Lawsuit

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor February 20, 2018
Immigrant rights activist Ravi Ragbir has been granted a stay of deportation, which allows him to stay in the country at least until his next check-in with ICE on March 15. He has filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming ICE deports immigrants for speaking out against the agency.