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Protestors in Battery Park Respond to JFK Detainees

Protestors in Battery Park Respond to JFK Detainees

Jemima McEvoy and Sayer Devlin January 29, 2017
New Yorkers took to the streets again on Sunday to protest President Trump's recent executive orders on immigration.
Tandon announced that it is investing $500 million into renovating its campus, including a new building at 370 Jay St.

NYU Invests $500 Million in Renovations for Brooklyn Campus

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor January 27, 2017
The Tandon School of Engineering announces a new building for its students to the price of $500 Million.
NYU Safe Ride cars outside Third Avenue North Residence Hall. (Photo by Veronica Liow)

Shut Up and Drive: Students Complain About the Efficiency of Safe Ride

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 27, 2017
Safe Ride, NYU's free night time transportation service, faces much grumbling, but Assistant Director for Transportation Services Greg Rivas discusses the improvements they plan to make.
People attended the rally hosted by the Council On American-Islamic Relations in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.

People Flock to Washington Square Park for Emergency Rally

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2017
The Council On American-Islamic Relations is hosting a rally in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.
At the emergency rally on Jan. 25, New Yorkers came together to show solidarity with the Muslim American and immigrant communities.

Emergency Rally for Muslim and Immigrant Rights Held in Washington Square Park

Jemima McEvoy and Sayer Devlin January 25, 2017
After President Donald Trump signed executive orders concerning immigration, thousands of protestors congregated at Washington Square Park for an emergency rally.
Hundreds gathered at the Muslim Students Association’s Nov. 10 Rise Against Hate Rally, in Kimmel.

MSA Continues Efforts for Inclusivity in the Aftermath of Trump’s Inauguration

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor January 25, 2017
The Muslim Students Association responds to acts of hate and ignorance with love to send a message
Hundreds of students gathered to protest DAPL in response to Donald Trump's controversial inauguration.

Trump Moves to Revive DAPL, Students Respond with Protests

Miranda Levingston and Jemima McEvoy January 25, 2017
People are protesting President Trump's executive order that allows the government to consider building the Keystone and Dakota Access Pipelines.
A minor oil spill caused some worry among the Third North residents.

Accidental Oil Spill at Third North Residence Hall

Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy January 24, 2017
An oil spill occurred in the North Tower of Third North.
The Bronfman Center is  the center of the NYU Jewish community.

NYU Ranked Ninth Among Worst Schools for Jewish Students

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 24, 2017
NYU, the private university that boasts the largest Jewish population, ranked as the ninth worst higher education institution for Jewish students.
NYU commuters are moving into residence halls for the spring semester to save themselves time and stress.

Former Commuters Are Adjusting to Dorm Life This Spring

Natasha Roy, News Editor January 24, 2017
A large number of students who previously commuted to NYU are moving into university housing.
With over 35 thousand likes, the NYU Secrets page is the place for students to anonymously tell their story.

Q&A: The New NYU Secrets Admin

Paris Martineau, Abroad Editor January 23, 2017
Washington Square News sits down with the admin of NYU Secrets.
iGrade is an online service developed to guide students and their families on personal and college-related finances. NYU’s Affordability Steering Committee announced a partnership with the service on March 29.

NYU Ranks Fourth for Accepting Lower Income Students

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 23, 2017
A study revealed that NYU ranked fourth among other elite colleges enrolling the highest percentage of low- and middle - income students.