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Since its inception, the NYU Diversity and Inclusion Task Force has hosted many events, such as the diversity talk during the Presidential inauguration.

University Diversity Task Force Update

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 3, 2016
The co-chairs of the NYU Diversity and Inclusion Task Force discuss their progress since the task force's formation last November.
The Half-Pint, located on West 3rd and Thompson Street, is part of the network which donates revenue toNYU clubs and causes.

GroupRaise Simplifies Fundraising

Nina Huang, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
NYU clubs can now partner with GroupRaise, an organization that matches nonprofits to nearby restaurants to host events.
CAS alumna Allie Cai shares her experience of the Hoboken train crash.

The NYU Alum on the Hoboken Train Crash

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 30, 2016

On Thursday, Sept. 29, Allie Cai boarded the New Jersey Transit train from Secaucus, NJ to Hoboken, NJ for another day of work. She just graduated from CAS with a degree in...

NYU Shanghai introduced a new higher education model within China, but its success is yet to be determined.

Service Initiatives Abroad Offer NYU Students Chance to Make an Impact

Natasha Roy, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

NYU encourages students to serve their communities from the start of their university careers by offering many programs to provide students exactly what they are looking for when...

Regardless of NYU's vast student body, many often face challenges when applying for financial aid.

How NYU Is — Or Isn’t — Aiding Students

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016
NYU assessed its finances in a letter addressed to the New York State Legislature in which it admitted inadequate funding for its students.
Former NYU President John Sexton returned to the university this Tuesday for a panel in Skirball.

Sexton Headlines Spirituality Lecture at Skirball

Coleen Nguyen, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
John Sexton and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf discussed the presence of religion in higher education at last night's Fritzi Weitzmann Owens Memorial Lecture.
Subhash Khot, 2016 MacArthur Fellow, photographed in New York, New York on Thursday, September 8th, 2016.

Meet NYU’s 2016 MacArthur ‘Geniuses’

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer September 28, 2016
NYU claimed three of this year’s 23 MacArthur Fellowship recipients, also known as the “Genius Grant.” Computer Science Professor Subhash Khot, Associate Professor of Music Composition Julia Wolfe and alumnus Branden Jacobs-Jenkins all received the honor this year for work in their respective fields.
What Did NYU Think of the Presidential Debate?

What Did NYU Think of the Presidential Debate?

Alice Li, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
NYU Politics Society hosted a viewing party for the first presidential debate.
Some may see Philo as an alternative to Netflix or HBO Go, offering users a way to both watch shows live as well as record them to watch on their own time.

Philo Could Take Netflix and Chill To a New Level

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
Students in two of NYU's residence halls experiment with Philo, a new streaming service.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate, located at Hofstra University.

The First Presidential Debate: Live from WSN

Watch a live stream of the debate below, and follow along with a curated list of thoughts (in 140 characters or fewer) from the WSN staff.
WSN Staff September 26, 2016
The WSN staff shares their thoughts on the first presidential debate of 2016.
Emily Barnett at the LIU rally in Brooklyn on Sept 14.

Adjunct Faculty Union Advocates for Rights

Morgan Smith, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
The Adjunct Faculty Union, a group of professors comprising of over 60 percent of the working staff at NYU, has historically rallied for fair wages and benefits for its members. As President Hamilton begins his tenure, the group has even more goals to achieve and issues to address.
NYU inaugurated Andrew Hamilton as its 16th President on Sunday, while focusing on the university’s biggest issues and concerns, such as affordability and diversity.

Hamilton Aims High at Inauguration

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 26, 2016

  Bagpipes played on Sunday morning to commence the 16th presidential inauguration of NYU for Andrew Hamilton. The full crowd in the Skirball Center stood for the anthem,...