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NYU Tandon hosted the its largest hackathon event, resulting in 13 winners in four different tracks.

Biggest Hackathon in NYU History Results in 13 Winning Teams

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer February 22, 2016
WSN looks back at the NYU Dental Hackathon, which partnered with the Special Needs Society to help improve the quality of life for people suffering from disabilities.
This year’s Black Solidarity Conference was centered around the idea of black identity.

BSU Hosts Solidarity Conference

February 22, 2016
The Black Student Union tackled the topic of solidarity among different activist groups in their annual solidarity conference on Saturday.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

Students Remain Wary as University Announces Affordability Plans

Anne Cruz, News Editor February 22, 2016
Andrew Hamilton and Gabrielle Starr update the NYU community regarding new affordability initiatives.

Crime Log: Feb. 13-21

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor February 22, 2016
These are the crime incidents reported for the week of Feb. 13.
Bröd Kitchen, a popular eatery on campus, has been facing issues with mistreatment of its employees.

Bröd Closes Doors Amidst Union Protests

Alexander Kario, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
Bröd Kitchen has closed its doors in light of the recent protests by union workers.
Last year’s Social Impact Council organized a number successful events for their first Impact Week.

Make a Difference at Impact Week

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer February 22, 2016
A preview of Impact Week, which aims to create positive social impact through collaboration with students, alumni, and other organizations.
Ragy Thomas has been announced as the second speaker for the NYU Entrepreneurs Festival.

Ragy Thomas Named as Second Keynote Speaker for Entrepreneurs Festival

Lexi Faunce, News Editor February 19, 2016
Ragy Thomas will join Libby Edelman as the second of three keynote speaker at the NYU Entrepreneurs Festival.
This year's NYU Hackathon is this weekend, from February 19-21.

570 Hackers, 48 Hours, One NYU Hackathon

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2016
NYU's 48-hour, student-run, global hackathon, HackNYU, kicks off on Feb. 19!
CAS hosted its third Upstander Dialogue, led by Dean Gabby Starr.

Third CAS Upstander Dialogue Engages Students in Diversity Talks

Yeho Hwang, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
CAS Dean Gabrielle Starr hosted her biannual Upstander Dialogue on Feb. 17 to promote on campus diversity and allyship.
The email was framed as a general threat towards U.S. universities and colleges and did not mention NYU directly.

What Exactly Is the Momentum Campaign?

Kyle Sturmann, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
Learn how NYU President Andrew Hamilton will continue the Momentum Campaign and where all the money will go.
RoadWatch, an road safety app developed by 5 NYU Abu Dhabi students, has won a competition netting them 272 thousand US dollars.

NYU Abu Dhabi Students Win $200k for Innovative Traffic App

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 17, 2016
RoadWatch, an app designed by NYU Abu Dhabi students, won 1 million Dhs and top honors at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
Needle exchange programs are one way organizations are fighting the rise of HIV infections through Heroin injections.

NYU Researchers Predict an HIV Spike Due to Heroin Use in Colombia

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
NYU researchers predict Colombia will be the next country to experience an AIDS epidemic due to the increased use of heroin.