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A new computer science program has been established at Tandon for those with no background experience to transition into computer science.

Tandon Provides Crash Course in Computer Science

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 14, 2017
The Tandon School of Engineering has a new Computer Science program that gives inexperienced students the tools to pursue a career in technology.
The NYU Stern School of Business. The Advancing Women in Business scholarship offered at Stern holds $1 million for full-time MBA  Class of 2019 females.

New Stern Scholarship for Advancing Women in Business

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
A new Stern scholarship was announced for female MBA students.
Senator Jeff Sessions, the new Attorney General, speaking on Oct. 8, 2015.  Sessions has continuously neglected civil rights in his political career.

Will Jeff Sessions Affect NYU?

Irfan Suharno, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
Senator Jeff Sessions was recently confirmed by the Senate for Attorney General, despite controversy over his past stances. With his appointment, conflicts are expected in blue areas like New York City.
NYU Langone, NYU’s hospital and medical school. Patients were forced to move last weekA number of pre-medical students have raised concerns about the quality of advising in CAS, claiming it is increasing the length of their medical education.

Q&A: NYU Neurologist Lawrence Newman

Phyllis Lam, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
Neurologist Lawrence Newman recently joined the NYU Langone Medical Center as the new director and clinical professor for the Division of Headache Medicine.
NYUCR members tried to block the protesters when Gavin McInnes spoke on Feb. 2, 2017. Since the NYUCR hosted the event, the club has increased in members.

McInnes Boosts Club Appeal

Tom Miritello, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
Membership to the NYUCR has spiked since Gavin McInnes came to speak at NYU.
Crime Log: Feb. 6 to Feb. 8

Crime Log: Feb. 6 to Feb. 8

Htoo Min, Coco Wang, Sayer Devlin and Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editors February 13, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8.
A pianist who frequents Washington Square Park altered his instrument with a sign that reads "this machine kills fascism." He played in front of the arch as people gathered to record his music.

Ralliers Work to Shatter Broken Windows in Washington Square Park

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor February 11, 2017
Rally attenders gathered in Washington Square Park to demonstrate support against the recent actions regarding immigration.
Women donned pink pussy hats today for a pro-Planned Parenthood rally in Washington Square Park.

People Rally for Pro-Planned Parenthood

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor February 11, 2017
Students and prominent feminist figures gathered in Washington Square Park in support of Planned Parenthood today.
NYUSJP gets an anonymous letter threatening to disclose club members’ personal information to American and Israeli federal agencies.

Anonymous Letter Threatens NYUSJP Members

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy February 10, 2017
NYU Students for Justice in Palestine received an anonymous letter threatening members of the clubs and their families.
NYU offers free tampons in several campus bathrooms

NYU Cramps the Cost of Menstrual Hygiene Products

Stephanie Brooks, Contributing Writer February 10, 2017
NYU will be employing their pilot program that will circulate free menstrual hygiene products within the next two weeks.

Youth Political Influence Is an Uphill Battle

Natasha Roy, News Editor February 9, 2017
Members of different political clubs at NYU weighed in on young people's influence in their respective parties.
Scott Pruitt, Donald Trump’s choice to head the Environmental Protection Agency. Pruitt has faced criticism from the left for his skeptical outlook on climate change.

How Will Scott Pruitt’s Environmental Policies Affect NYU Students?

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Second in the series of articles asking students and professors how they feel about Trump's EPA pick.