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Students at NYU and Columbia raised money for people in Gaza.

Fast-A-Thon 2014 raises $33,500

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer October 20, 2014
Coverage of Islamic Relief USA's "Fastathon 2014" Fast-for-Gaza event at the NYU Islamic Center.

Crime Log: Oct. 15 to 16

Christine Park, Staff Writer October 20, 2014
Weekly round-up of crime in and around NYU's Washington Square Campus.
From the Emirates: Women’s network kicks off mentorship program

From the Emirates: Women’s network kicks off mentorship program

Merima Sabanovic, Contributing Writer at The Gazelle October 20, 2014
Women's Mentorship Program connects 46 mentors to 90 students.
HackNY winner Dan Cadden, a junior at Temple University, presents his hack, CalClash.

NYU hosts 24-hour hacking marathon

Valentina Duque Bojanini, News Editor October 20, 2014
Coverage of the annual NYU Hackathon hosted by the NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences.
NY Gov. candidate talks term limits at College Republicans event

NY Gov. candidate talks term limits at College Republicans event

Rahul Krishnamoorthy, Deputy News Editor October 17, 2014
Gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino spoke at the NYU Kimmel Center for University Life to discuss issues relating to the upcoming election.
Students spelled out the word divest in the atrium of Bobst with their bodies in order to call on NYU President John Sexton and the Board of Trustees to decrease the university’s investment in the fossil fuel industry.

NYU Divest demonstrates in Bobst before meeting

Shirley Foo, Contributing writer October 17, 2014
NYU Divest gathered in Bobst Library to encourage the NYU Administration to divest from fossil fuels.
NYU Reacts: Vatican shifts stance on issues

NYU Reacts: Vatican shifts stance on issues

Larson Binzer, Deputy News Editor October 16, 2014
The NYU community reacts to a recent announcement from the Vatican.
P.S. 130 could face overcrowding if another school is not built in the area.

[UPDATE] Unclear future for proposed school

Suebin Kim, Staff Writer October 16, 2014
NYU backs out of plan to build a public school
Left to right- Alex Patterson, Reshma Saujani, Mark Rockefeller and Brittany Laughlin spoke during the Veteran panel at the Leslie E-Lab.

Panelists discuss veteran entrepreneurship

Andrew Mei, Contributing Writer October 16, 2014
On Wednesday night, the Leslie eLab held a panel to discuss job opportunities for returning veterans undertaking entrepreneurial ventures.

Students, politicians speak on assault

Alex Bazeley, Staff Writer October 16, 2014
A discussion took place in Times Square on Wednesday, Oct. 15 to address the issue of sexual assault on college campuses.
NYU plans to build on the superblocks shown above as part of the 2031 Expansion Plan.

Court lifts hold on 2031 plan

John Ambrosio, News Editor October 15, 2014
The three strips land were ruled to not be implied park land by appellate court, and can now be used by NYU as a part of the 2031 expansion plan.
From left to right: Michael Waldman, Alex Wagner, Robert George and David Corn discuss the lack of enthusiasm for the upcoming elections.

Midterms, Obama’s record debated

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2014
An event was held on Oct. 14 to discuss the importance of the upcoming midterm elections.