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The words “Hasta Luego Dreamers” were found written in a bathroom in Bobst and translates to “goodbye dreamers” in Spanish.

Anti-Dreamer Vandalism in Bobst Bathroom, Again

Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 20, 2017
Anti-Dreamer vandalism has been discovered in a Bobst bathroom for the second time.
The confusion surrounding the true color of two toned apparel is according to how we perceive the source of light according to Pascal Wallisch, an assistant professor of Psychology at NYU.

‘The Dress’ Brings Polarizing Topics Out of the Closet

Christine Lee, Staff Writer November 20, 2017
Q&A with an NYU professor who did a research study about the science behind the blue or gold 'dress debate.'
Crime Log: Nov. 10 to Nov. 16

Crime Log: Nov. 10 to Nov. 16

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor November 20, 2017
A recap of crimes reported to Public Safety from Nov. 10 to Nov. 16.
On Nov. 16 NYU fraternity Lambda Phi Epsilon held a bone marrow drive to get NYU students to sign up as potential donors for those in need.

Not Your Average Bake Sale: NYU Frat Hosts Bone Marrow Drive

Alesha Bradford, Staff Writer November 17, 2017
NYU fraternity Lambda Phi Epsilon hosted a registration event on Thursday at which students could sign up to become bone marrow donors.
NYU is one of several Universities to offer free tampons to its students.

Free Menstrual Product Initiative Puts the Uterus in NYU

Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 16, 2017
New York University is one of several universities now offering free tampons at no cost to students. The development comes after a 2016 bill signed by Mayor Bill De Blasio requiring free menstrual hygiene products in public schools and efforts by student activists.
French Labor minister, Muriel Penicaud, spoke at NYU's Maison Francaise on March 11th. (Photo by Viola Mai)

NYU Ranks Highest in International Student Enrollment and Study Abroad Placement

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor November 16, 2017
A new report shows that NYU hosts more international students than any other institution. NYU also ranked first in the amount of students sent to study abroad.
UCATs members continue to rally and protest NYU’s lack of responsiveness to new contract negotiations.

Administrative Union Holds Another Rally Amid Negotiations

Lorenzo Gazzola, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
NYU workers, represented by the Union of Clerical, Administrative, and Technical Staff (UCATS), are in the midst of bargaining with NYU for a new contract.

NYU Psychology professor was accused of transphobic remarks and was reported via the Bias Response Hotline.

Professor Reported to Bias Response Line for Alleged Transphobia

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor November 15, 2017
Junior August Enzer reported psychology professor Edgar Coons to the Bias Response Line last week. Enzer alleges that Coons has made transphobic remarks multiple times, but Coons denies the validity of these claims.
The former Chinese Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, He Yafei, and former United States ambassador to China, Clark T. Randt Jr., spoke to a crowd of over 100 NYU students and faculty about U.S.-China relations on Nov.13 at the NYU School of Law.

Chinese, American Diplomats Call for Cooperation

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor November 14, 2017
He Yafei, former Vice President of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The People's Republic of China, spoke at NYU regarding US-China relations.
In the fall of 2015, NYU held a three-hour listening session — facilitated by then-CAS Dean Gabi Starr and Provost Katherine Fleming — that mostly featured students of color discussing the lack of belonging many of them felt within the NYU community.

NYU’s Newest Diversity Effort, Explained

Sayer Devlin, News Editor November 14, 2017
NYU to launch climate survey to evaluate attitudes, behaviors and standards of NYU professors, students and employees.
Crime Log: Nov. 3 to Nov. 9

Crime Log: Nov. 3 to Nov. 9

Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy News Editor November 13, 2017
A recap of crimes reported to Public Safety between Nov. 3 and Nov. 9.
The NYU MetroCenter is housed at 726 Broadway, which is also the location of many other major NYU facilities, such as the Liberal Studies.

Report Shows Diversity is Crucial

Chelsey Sanchez, Digital Director November 13, 2017
A report by the Metro Center finds that diversity in NYC public schools plays a role in the quality of education.