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YikYak allows users to post anonymous “Yaks” that others nearby can view on the app, but Professor Keith Ross found a way to strip away the anonymity.

Yik Yak Could Lose Anonymity

Faith Gates, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
A team of NYU professors discovered how to find the exact location of Yik Yak users.
NYU’s Student Senator’s Council welcomes incoming freshmen during Welcome Week.

The Students Governing NYU

Asha Ruparell, Contributing Writer October 21, 2016
WSN breaks down the different undergraduate student government roles at NYU.
Alice Tsoir is a 20-year-old LS freshman who feels mentally separated from her usually 18-year-old peers.

Adapting to NYU as an Older Freshman

Alice Li, Staff Writer October 21, 2016
Though most freshman enter as 18 or 19 year olds, some students decide to travel or join the military before their freshman year.
On the afternoon preceding the third and final presidential debate, a crowd gathered at Trump Tower to protest his treatment of women.

NYU Joins Pussy Power Movement At Trump Tower

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2016
Protestors gathered outside the Trump Tower in response to the recently leaked video of Trump making derogatory remarks about women.
Cornell Brooks, President of NAACP, spoke about civil rights and education as a part of NYU Steinhardt's Education Solutions Initiative.

NAACP President Discusses Student Roles in Civil Rights and Education

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2016
The NAACP President Cornell Brooks came to NYU to discuss the current state civil rights and education.
The NYU Student Government hosted afternoon tea with President Andy Hamilton on October the 18th, at Kimball Hall.

Hamilton’s Afternoon Tea Talking Points

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 19, 2016
President Hamilton hosted a town hall over tea to discuss affordability and answer student questions.
The new StudentLink Center, located at 383 Lafayette St., is only a seven-minute walk from Washington Square Park.

How StudentLink Plans to Improve Student Life

Jemima McEvoy, Staff Writer October 19, 2016
NYU added StudentLink, a new student resource center, to its Manhattan campus.
Jessamine Irwin was preparing to be late to teaching her French class last Thursday because of the trains. Then she took a slight detour.

We Talked to the Professor Who Saved Someone’s Life Last Week

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 18, 2016
WSN catches up with French professor who saved a young boy from a subway attack.
A government-issued identification card, IDNYC grants New York City residents access to public libraries, schools, and city services.

IDNYC Offers Students Affordable Perks Across the City

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
IDNYC helps NYU with its affordability efforts.
Studio 21 North includes both a Live Room and a Control Room, allowing students to apply the skills they learned in the Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music.

Two Music Schools, a Million Paths

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 17, 2016
Steinhardt's music business program and Tisch's Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music were both listed on Billboard's top 12 music business schools.
NYU commuters are moving into residence halls for the spring semester to save themselves time and stress.

A Senior Citizen As Your New Roommate

Sierra Jackson, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
As part of its plan to make NYU more affordable, the Affordability Steering Committee plans to match students with senior citizens who have a spare bedroom by the fall of 2017.
Steinhardt teamed up with NYC Alley to create a new space for students and faculty to pursue education and technology.

Steinhardt’s Plan to Foster Startups

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
Space Alley partnered with Steinhardt to create a space where faculty, students and private companies can work together on technology and education projects.