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NYU Divest protests at Sexton’s office

NYU Divest protests at Sexton’s office

Scott Mullen, Deputy News Editor February 17, 2015
Members of NYU Divest staged a Valentine's Day-themed event to protest NYU's investment in the fossil fuel industry.

Crime Log: Feb. 4 to 11

Christine Park, Deputy News Editor February 17, 2015
A weekly round-up of crime from around campus.
Harold Koh, right, spoke with Ryan Goodman on a number of topics including the Forever War and his role in the Obama Administration.

Former legal adviser talks Gitmo, ISIL

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer February 12, 2015
The former Legal Adviser of the U.S. Department of State talked about how ISIL can be fought.

Victims of UNC attack honored at vigil

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2015
Students gathered for a vigil in remembrance of the three people killed near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Study reveals FDA reporting issues

Alanna Bayarin and Marita Vlachou February 12, 2015
A university professor and his students investigated the FDA for burying research misconduct.
Students discuss aid at NYU Albany Day

Students discuss aid at NYU Albany Day

Marita Vlachou, News Editor February 11, 2015
A discussion on black power in America as American Democracy is held accountable for racial injustice.
Nicholas McGeenan, left, and Sean ODriscoll speak on the release of the new Human Rights Watch report.

HRW report reveals continued violations

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor February 11, 2015

Human Rights Watch published a report on Tuesday  highlighting the continued violations of labor rights on Saadiyat Island, including NYU Abu Dhabi’s campus. The report said...

Historians Peniel Joseph and Yohuru Willaims discuss Black Power, its relationship with American institutions and its continuing application today in the light of the Ferguson movement.

Historians talk about modern racism

Justine Morris, Contributing Writer February 11, 2015
NYU students, staff and alumni travelled to the State Capitol to advocate for the expansion of state financial aid with New York's most powerful decision-makers.
NYU plans to renovate two towers of Carlyle Court Residence Hall in Spring 2016.

Carlyle Court Residence Hall to close in spring 2016

Marita Vlachou, News Editor February 10, 2015
The university announced plans to move forward with a plan to close two of the towers of the Carlyle Court Residence Hall for renovations beginning after the end of the fall 2015 semester.

Researchers link HIV influx to Craigslist

Zoe Thompson, Contributing Writer February 10, 2015
Researchers from NYU and the University of Minnesota conducted a study that linked Craigslist personal ads with as many as 6,000 new cases of HIV across the country each year.

60% of Ebola aid not reaching affected region

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer February 10, 2015
An NYU assistant professor of global health policy published a study in the British Medical Journal that says that only 40 percent of funds raised to combat ebola reached affected countries.

Crime Log: Feb. 2 to 3

Christine Park, Deputy News Editor February 9, 2015
A weekly roundup of crime from around campus.