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A letter written by NYU OutLaw, urges the administration of NYU Law to include admissions efforts and scholarship opportunities to increase transgender representation at NYU Law.

Letter Urges NYU Law to Support LGBTQ Students

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
An open letter was sent to NYU Law administrators demanding more support for transgender students in light of Trump's transgender military ban.
New CAS Dean Gene Jarrett Returns Home to New York

New CAS Dean Gene Jarrett Returns Home to New York

Sayer Devlin, News Editor September 25, 2017
WSN interviewed new CAS Dean Gene Jarrett.

Tandon Group Wins $1 Million for Smart Gun Holster

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor September 25, 2017
Tandon students won a $1 million prize for inventing a smart gun intended for the mass market.
The email exchange between this student and the NYU Admissions employee. Edits were made to protect the identities of the student and the employee.

Albert and NYU Gmail Sometimes Out Students as Transgender

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor September 25, 2017
NYU's information platforms, including Albert and Gmail, can sometimes misgender and misname transgender students.
NYU's Democratic Socialists of America Logo

DSA Complements Activism with Education

Jillian Harrington, Contributing Writer September 22, 2017
Democratic Socialists of America member Jabari Brisport is running to represent Brooklyn’s 35th District and will be speaking to the DSA chapter of NYU next Wednesday.
NYU Republicans and Democrats battle it out at a debate hosted in Kimmel.

NYU Dems and Republicans Spar over Climate Change and Hurricane Relief

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor September 22, 2017
Democrats and Republicans voiced their opinions on climate change and hurricane relief at an event last Tuesday.
Sophomore Rebecca Karpen manages to get a spot on the Democratic County Committee Board

Gallatin Sophomore Elected to Democratic County Committee Board

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor September 22, 2017
Gallatin sophomore Rebecca Karpen earns a spot on the Democratic County Committee Board.
The Brennan Center for Justice, located in the NYU Law building, is fighting the latest version of Trump’s travel ban.

Law Students Partner With International Refugee Assistance Program

Helen Crosby, Contributing Writer September 21, 2017
NYU Law students have been doing legal work with the International Refugee Assistance Program.
NYU Divest Vigil for those who lost their lives to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

NYU Divest Vigil Highlights Impacts of Climate Change

Sakshi Venkatraman, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
NYU Divest held a vigil outside Gallatin for those who perished in the recent hurricanes to urge NYU to divest from fossil fuel companies on Monday, Sept. 19.
The NYU College Republicans often brings in guests to speak at the club's events. The group chooses speakers primarily based on their availability and cost, and speakers like Milo Yiannopoulos and Gavin McInnes often speak for free at campuses.

College Republicans Prepare for New Year, Host First Speaker

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor September 20, 2017
The NYU College Republicans tktk.
Bed bug bite marks on Kayla Bullwinkel’s foot and ankle.

Bed Bugs Infest Gramercy Green

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor September 19, 2017
There are three known cases of bedbugs on the 18 floor of Gramercy Green Residence Hall.
Stern School of Business will soon be expanding to NYU's Washington DC campus

Stern Expands into DC via Executive MBA Program

Alex Domb, Contributing Writer September 19, 2017
The Stern School of Business is expanding to NYU campus in Washington D.C.