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The fifth annual Zine Fest was held at Barnard College on Sunday afternoon as part of its 2016 Feminist Weekend where zine makers shared their feminist-focused works.

Barnard Hosts Feminist Zine Fest

Shiva Darshan, Contributing Writer February 29, 2016

Barnard College put on its fifth annual Feminist Zine Fest on Sunday afternoon as part of its 2016 Feminist Weekend. The array of zine makers shared their feminist-focused work...

Students from NYU and Cooper Union gathered at Washington Square Park to stand in solidarity with JNU.

Solidarity Across Oceans for Free Speech

Anne Cruz, News Editor February 29, 2016
NYU students stood in support of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi's students, whose freedom of speech was suppressed.
Psychology Professor Todd Gureckis was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Psych Professor Wins White House Award

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
Todd Gureckis, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, won the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for his research on human intelligence.
NYU Senior, Madison McCormick, has been working on a sticker series titled “#crumblingborders” in a bid to raise awareness of the Syrian Refugee Crisis.

A Cause That Will Stick With You: Street Art Project Raises Refugee Awareness

Yulin Lou, Contributing Writer February 26, 2016
Leitkultur and Tag & Seek team up to raise money for the Syrian refugee crisis through the arts.
NYU graduate students and faculty test Holojam, a virtual reality headset created by NYU Professor, Kenneth Perlin.

Virtual Reality Is Basically Just Reality Now, Thanks to This NYU Professor

Kate Howard, Contributing Writer February 26, 2016
NYU programmers create a project to allow for human interaction when in Virtual Reality.
Founding CTO of Audible To Be Final Entrepreneurs Festival Keynote Speaker

Founding CTO of Audible To Be Final Entrepreneurs Festival Keynote Speaker

Lexi Faunce, News Editor February 26, 2016
Guy Story was announced as the third and final speaker for the upcoming NYU Entrepreneurs Festival.
NYU Stern has just received a $1 million donation from Citi Foundation.

Stern Receives $1 Million to Launch Center for Sustainable Business

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer February 25, 2016
NYU Stern received $1 million from Citi Foundation to implement more sustainable business practices.

Students Wary of New Sexual Assault Law in Face of Increased Reports

Christine Lee, Contributing Writer February 25, 2016
Students are concerned that the "Yes Means Yes" sexual assault policy may create more confusion than clarity.
NYU sorority Delta Gamma recruited 150 new pledges on Sunday, making up the founding class of sisters.

NYU Welcomes Newest Sorority in Delta Gamma

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor February 24, 2016
Delta Gamma sorority colonized at NYU and inducted its first class of sisters on Monday night.
Researchers have found that 40% of those who used molly also ingested bath salts.

A Surprising Amount of Molly Contains Bath Salts, NYU Researchers Find

Kyle Sturmann, Contributing Writer February 24, 2016
By analyzing molly users' hair samples, NYU researchers found that most molly also contains bath salts.
With the closing of Coles, NYU has opened its doors at 404 Fitness located at 404 Lafayette.

404 Fitness Is Open for Business, Brings Enthusiasm From Students

Yeho Hwang, Contributing Writer February 23, 2016
NYU students flocked to the new athletic facility at 404 Lafayette on Monday after Coles officially closed for construction.
Dahlias' liquor license was revoked by the New York State Liquor Authority after law enforcement found over 40 underage people in the establishment.

NYU Reacts: Dahlia’s Gets Shut Down

Anne Cruz, News Editor February 23, 2016
NYU students react to NYPD revoking the liquor license of a popular East Village bar.