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UCATS Local 3882 protested the university's response to their demands outside Bobst Library.

Tension Builds Amid Negotiations Between NYU and UCATS

Edoardo Bastianini, Contributing Writer October 26, 2017
Members and supporters of UCATS Local 3883 gathered in front of Bobst Library on Oct. 25 to participate in a contact rally and express their dissatisfaction with the current negotiations with NYU.
Professor and NYU Langone doctor Olugbenga Ogedegbe was elected to the National Academy of Medicine.

National Academy of Medicine Elects NYU Professor

Alesha Bradford, Contributing Writer October 26, 2017
NYU Doctor elected to National Academy of Medicine Olugbenga Ogedegbe.
Birthright, a free 10-day educational heritage trip that sends Jews to Israel, is receiving backlash for not adhering to certain aspects of Israel’s history.

The Opposition to Birthright at NYU, Explained

Aya Ouda, Contributing Writer October 25, 2017
The NYU chapter of Jewish Voices for Peace speaks out against Birthright.
NYU sorority Alpha Sigma Tau is increasing fundraising efforts to fight childhood cancer with Be Positive Foundation in Washington Square Park on October 5.

Bake Sales: A Recipe for Success?

Lianna Rada, Contributing Writer October 24, 2017
A look at the successes and shortcomings of bake sales on campus.
Monday's "North Korea, Nukes, Missiles and Human Insecurity" was hosted by NYU Freedom for North Korea, the NYU Politics Society and the International Relations Society. Representatives from each group discussed the possibility of a united Korean peninsula and the likelihood of nuclear war between the United States and North Korea.

NYU Panel Discusses Human Rights Violation and Growing Escalation in North Korea

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor October 24, 2017
The Politics Society, International Relations Society, and NYU Freedom for North Korea are co-host a conference titled “North Korea: Nukes, Missiles, and Human Insecurity.”
Student Activities Board is an organization which composes three committees that are allocations, development and governance. Allocations Committee is in charge of funding all-university clubs on campus and among all these clubs, the most funded clubs tend to be the cultural clubs and the debate clubs.

NYU Clubs May Face Funding Changes, Says Student Activities Board

Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy News Editor October 24, 2017
Change is underway for the process of funding clubs at NYU.
Photographs of the Identity Evropa flyers in the lockers outside of the Marketplace at Kimmel

White Supremacist Event in Kimmel Confirmed

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor October 23, 2017
A white supremacist event in Kimmel sparked an anti-Nazi rally and policy change at NYU.
On Oct. 18, the Brennan Center for Justice successfully sued Trump’s third iteration of the travel ban and put a stop to it before it would go into effect.

Brennan Center Wins Trump Lawsuit

Amy Rhee, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
The Brennan Center for Justice won a suit against Trump’s third iteration of the travel ban in Zakzok v. Trump.
On Oct. 19, 800 colleges and universities around the U.S., including NYU, signed a letter to the House of Representatives urging them to protect immigrants while DACA is in the process of a repeal.

NYU Among 800 Colleges to Urge Congressional Protection of Dreamers

Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy News Editor October 23, 2017
NYU was one of 800 colleges and universities listed on an ACE letter urging Congress to protect Dreamers.
Crime Log: Oct. 13 to Oct. 19

Crime Log: Oct. 13 to Oct. 19

Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy News Editor October 23, 2017
The NYU Department of Public Safety received 12 reports of larceny, two reports of harassment and one report of criminal mischief from Oct. 13 to Oct. 19.
NYU SLAM members made posters outlining how members of the board have ties to other industries that could be deemed a "conflict of interest."

NYU SLAM Seeks Support for Student Representation at Alumni Weekend

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor October 21, 2017
NYU SLAM took to the Kimmel stairs this morning to ask for support from alumni and parents in its mission to get student representation on the Board of Trustees.
NYU President, Andrew Hamilton, responds to the MEIS in a letter after some NYU teachers were denied visas to teach at certain locations.

Hamilton Letter Explains University’s Position in Wake of Visa Denials

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2017
After weeks of silence, NYU President Andrew Hamilton responds to complaints of academic freedom violations at NYU Abu Dhabi.