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New York Drugs Are Now Prescribed via Web

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 21, 2016

New York passed a new law that requires all prescriptions to be done electronically.

Black & Brown Coalition Given President’s Service Award

Christine Wang and Greta Chevance • March 21, 2016

NYU President Andrew Hamilton awarded the 2016 President's Service Award to the Black and Brown Coalition for its positive contributions to NYU diversity.

Crime Log: March 5-20

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor • March 21, 2016

A weekly round-up of campus crime between March 5 and March 20.

A Guide to Housing Gripes at NYU

Carlos Michael, Contributing Writer • March 21, 2016

As fall housing approaches, students bring up concerns about how NYU handles the room and roommate selection processes.

Pommes Frites Aims for Comeback Next Month in Greenwich Village

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief • March 11, 2016

The popular Belgian fries shop has been out of commission since it was destroyed by a gas-related explosion last year.

Will and Jada Smith Foundation Writes Tisch $30k Check to Fund Film

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2016

Jada and Will Smith gave NYU Tisch grant money to support young writers and the female filmmakers who win the Fusion Film Festival.

Hamilton Uses First Town Hall to Discuss NYU Affordability, Global Networking

Carlos Michael, Contributing Writer • March 9, 2016

Andrew Hamilton hosted his first town hall on March 8.

More Than A Hashtag: The Rise of the #BlackLivesMatter Movement

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer • March 8, 2016

NYU researchers examined how social media played a role in advancing the #BlackLivesMatter social justice movement.

Tandon Investigates Fraudulent Housing Listings on Craigslist

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2016

After researching over two million postings, NYU Tandon professors discovered that up to 55% of Craigslist listings are fraudulent.

SLAM Protests to Rename Moelis Institute

Lexi Faunce, News Editor • March 7, 2016

Protesters from the Student Labor Action Movement gathered this weekend to fight for student worker rights.

Crime Log: Feb. 26 to March 4

News Team, Deputy News Editor • March 7, 2016

A weekly round-up of campus crime between Mar. 1 and Mar. 4.

Student Roundtable for Liang Convention

Rebecca Oh, Contributing Writer • March 7, 2016

On Friday, NYU Law held a roundtable discussion regarding the implications of Peter Liang's case for communities of color, police accountability, and NYPD reform.