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The Incarceration to Education Coalition met with NYU President Hamilton Monday, the second term agreed upon during IEC’s 33-hour sit in earlier this month.

IEC Preps for Hamilton Meeting

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 25, 2016
The Incarceration to Education Coalition decorated boxes in Washington Square Park as part of its 'Ban the Box' movement.
Denim Day at NYU opened up discussion about sexual assault with panelists that included actor Josh Hutcherson.

Denim Brings Attention to Sexual Assault on Campuses

Carlos Michael Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
NYU held it's first Denim Day, featuring guest panelist Josh Hutcherson, as a symbol of protest against destructive attitudes about sexual assault.
NYU Divest members occupied part of the first floor of Bobst Library, blocking the elevator that leads to executive offices on Monday, April 18, demanding to meet with the Board of Trustees who would vote on divestment at their next meeting.

Divest Meets Hamilton with Faculty Support

Diamond Naga Siu and Lexi Faunce April 22, 2016
NYU Divest met with President Hamilton to discuss possible fossil fuel divestment at NYU.
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, spoke to NYU students on April 21.

Justin Trudeau Talks Politics at Kimmel

Lexi Faunce and Greta Chevance April 22, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to NYU for a Q&A on the Paris climate change agreement to be signed today.
The second graduating class of the Veteran Entrepreneur Training program along with faculty members.

Four Start-Ups Emerge From Tandon’s Veterans Entrepreneur Program

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor April 22, 2016
NYU's Veteran Entrepreneur Training Program graduated its second group of participants, creating 4 companies total.
NYU Alumna and Broad City actress, Ilana Glazer, participated in a Q&A open to the public on April 21.

‘Broad City’ Star Ilana Glazer Talks About Her Success With Enthusiastic NYU Students

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 22, 2016
NYU's CAMS program hosted a panel with NYU alumna and Broad City star Ilana Glazer.
Jedediah Bila held a town hall event with college republicans at NYU on April 21.

Fox News’ Jedediah Bila Talks 2016 Election with College Republicans

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer April 22, 2016
Fox News host and columnist Jedediah Bila discussed the election with NYU College Republicans.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate, located at Hofstra University.

Trump and Clinton Win Big in New York, Edge Closer to Nomination

Rebecca Oh, Staff Writer April 20, 2016
Clinton and Trump are the favorites in a race that has seen more competition for each party's ticket than the two would have anticipated.
Updates on IEC, SLAM, and Divest movements and their post-Spring/Summer developments.

Divest Occupation Ends Amidst Threat of Suspension

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 19, 2016
Members of NYU Divest ended their 33-hour occupation of a Bobst elevator after administrators threatened to suspend them if they stayed past 5 p.m.
NYU Democrats hosted a debate for members of student advocacy groups on Monday, April 18, in which a variety of topics were discussed, including immigration, representation of women and racial minorities, foreign policy and the economy.

NYU For Hillary Admits Being Unprepared in Debate Against NYU For Bernie

Brooke Jensen, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
In the day before the New York State Presidential Primary, student organizations NYU for Bernie and NYU for Hillary faced off in a spirited debate.
NYU Divest members occupied part of the first floor of Bobst Library, blocking the elevator that leads to executive offices on Monday, April 18, demanding to meet with the Board of Trustees who would vote on divestment at their next meeting.

NYU Divest Elevator Occupation to Continue Past Bobst Closure

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce April 19, 2016
NYU Divest plans on staying overnight in Bobst library to continue their protest of NYU investing in fossil fuels.
President Andrew Hamilton's Affordability Steering Committee met again Monday, April 18 for the fourth time, hoping to find a way to incorporate students and professors in making more collaborative decisions regarding the issue surrounding affordability at NYU.

Most Recent Affordability Brainstorm Draws More Students

Kyle Sturmann, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
President Hamilton talked college affordability with NYU students during his second public forum.