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Approximately 200 people attended a vigil on Nov. 1 for the victims of the TriBeCa attack.

NYC Holds Interfaith Vigil for Victims of TriBeCa Attack

Several NYU students attended a vigil supporting the victims of Tuesday's terror attack in Lower Manhattan.
Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 2, 2017
New Yorkers held a vigil for the victims of the Oct. 31 TriBeCa attack.
A recent attack on civilians in lower manhattan has left at least eight dead and 11 injured. Forensics and police gather to investigate and control the scene.

On the Scene of the TriBeCa Attacks

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor November 1, 2017
A suspected terror attack in Tribeca leaves eight dead and over a dozen injured.
Police stand in front of P.S. 234 Independence School in TriBeCa.

Fatalities Reported in Halloween Attack in Lower Manhattan

The News Team October 31, 2017
An attack in Lower Manhattan earlier today led to eight deaths.
NYU’s Institute for Public Knowledge hosted historian and NYU professor Linda Gordon “The Second Coming of the KKK” on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Women in White Supremacy: The Second Coming of the KKK

Kristina Hayhurst, Staff Writer October 31, 2017
Historian and NYU professor Linda Gordon launched her new book “The Second Coming of the KKK” at the Institute for Public Knowledge on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
The hashtag #MeToo went viral within the NYU community after the sexual harassment allegations were brought up against Harvey Weinstein.

#MeToo, NYU: Feminist Clubs on Campus Respond to the Aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein Allegations

Aya Ouda, Contributing Writer October 31, 2017
Following the social media movement #MeToo, members of feminist clubs on campus have affirmed their support for victims of sexual assault, whether or not they choose to share their story.
NYU SLAM has made a number of claims recently against members of the Board of Trustees in regard to their conflicting interests.

Fact Checking SLAM’s Board of Trustees Claims

Alex Domb and Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editors October 30, 2017
A closer analysis of the Student Labor Action Movement's claims about the Board of Trustees.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed a law that will prohibit the use of e-cigarettes of all forms in public spaces.

New York State Updates Vaping Law

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor October 30, 2017
Last Monday, the New York Governor signed a law prohibiting the use of electronic cigarettes in all public indoor spaces.
Many Stern students feel intense academic stress resulting from the competitiveness of the school. A few organisations on campus are working to combat these issues.

Many Try, Few Succeed — Improving Stern Mental Health

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor October 30, 2017
A look at the primary stressors for students and the ongoing initiatives to improve the mental health of the Stern community.
The NYU College Democrats attended the College Democrats of America National Convention in Las Vegas where it was named Chapter of the Year.

NYU College Democrats Named Best Chapter

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 30, 2017
The NYU College Democrats were named Chapter of the Year by the College Democrats of America.
Crime Log: Oct. 20 to Oct. 26

Crime Log: Oct. 20 to Oct. 26

Sayer Devlin, News Editor October 30, 2017
A look at crimes on campus between Oct. 22 and Oct. 26.
Screenshot of the “NYUGoneWild” account profile taken on the afternoon of Oct. 26

NYUGoneWild Nudes Snapchat Revived by Stern Senior

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor October 27, 2017
Explicit Snapchat account @NYUGoneWild returns from its year-long hiatus according to the account owner, who identified himself as a Stern senior.
NYU President Hamilton sent a letter to SLAM in response to their request to add a student to the board of trustees. Members of the group annotated and analysed the letter to expose what they percieved to be Hamilton’s true message.

Beckman and Hamilton Slam SLAM

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor October 27, 2017
Both NYU President Andrew Hamilton and university spokesperson John Beckman spoke against SLAM's request for a student member on the Board of Trustees.