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NYU is one of the first schools in the nation to offer classes on Virtual Reality gadgets such as the Oculus Rift.

NYU Leads Way in Virtual Reality Program

Stephen Malkowizz, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
NYU becomes one of the first schools in the nation to teach classes on Virtual Reality. The class will feature guest speakers from Virtual Reality companies Jaunt and Oculus.
NYU Abu Dhabi sophomore, Daniel Carelli, and his team have created the reefRover, an underwater mapping drone.

Students Create Drone for Marine Mapping

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer February 16, 2016
A team of NYU Abu Dhabi students placed second in the 2016 UAE Drones for Good competition for their drone that improves reef documentation and research.

Crime Log: Feb. 6 to Feb. 12

Greta Chevance and Christine Wang February 16, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between Feb. 6 and Feb. 12.
Steinhardt has opened the new Music and Social Change Lab,, whose aim is to address social issues through music.

Steinhardt Launches Music and Social Change Lab, Using Song to Address Global Issues

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
An associate professor of music business at NYU Steinhardt hopes to promote social change through music with the new Music and Social Change lab.
The platform of Eighth Street – New York University station as train arrives.

MTA Discount on the Table for NYC Students

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
A university advocacy group is urging the MTA to change its fare policies for college students.
Libby Edelman is the first of three keynote speakers to be announced for the NYU Entrepreneurs Festival.

Libby Edelman Announced as First Entrepreneurs Festival Keynote Speaker

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 12, 2016
NYU Entrepreneurs Festival has announced one of their keynote speakers for this year's student-organized entrepreneurial event.
Senator Chuck Schumer wants to help students graduate university debt-free using the #InTheRed debate rather than trying to pass a bill through Congress.

Senator Schumer: ‘Debt Free College for Every Student in the Country’

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2016
U.S. Senator invited college journalists to participate in a conference call about the issue of college affordability.
de Blasio's plan for a Brooklyn-Queens streetcar has the potential to improve transportation between the two boroughs.

Proposed Brooklyn to Queens Streetcar Would Stop at Tandon

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
Tandon students could have a new transportation method from Bill de Blasio's new proposed streetcar, which runs along the East River and cuts through Queens and Brooklyn.
The Zika virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites.

NYU Langone Says Hosting Olympics in Brazil Is Irresponsible

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
NYU Langone professors advise postponing the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro due to the Zika virus outbreak.
Future will be performing a concert exclusively for NYU students later this month.

How NYU Twitter Reacted to Future at the Violet 100 Concert

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce February 10, 2016
NYU students react to announcement of Future as headliner for Violet 100 concert.
NYU's Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, located in the Silver Center, is participating in a grant that strives to increase the number of Latinos receiving doctoral degrees.

Latino Representation in Faculty Focus of New GSAS Partnership

Yeho Hwang, Contributing Writer February 9, 2016
The Graduate School of Arts and Science's partnership with UPenn will encourage more Latino students to pursue a Ph.D. in the humanities and professorship
The NYU Law School hosted a conversation with Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor on February 8.

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Returns to NYU

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer February 9, 2016
Supreme Court Justice and former adjunct professor Sonia Sotomayor came to NYU Law on Monday evening to discuss the decline of juries in civil court proceedings.