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Students often have their own shortcuts while crossing Washington Square Park.

Go inside the Washington Square Arch without leaving your home

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 30, 2015
The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation gave Periscope viewers an inside look at the Washington Square Arch.
The university seems to be taking the issue of diversity more seriously, but some students still think this action is not enough.

NYU administration reveals more plans to broaden inclusion on campus

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 30, 2015
The NYU administration continues to address student diversity concerns on campus.
Controversy continues about whether the Union of White NYU Students Facebook page is run by an NYU student.

White Student Union creator refutes claims of hoax

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
The NYU White Students Union continues to fight to establish a presence on campus while facing backlash from numerous student groups.
NYU Senior, Madison McCormick, is currently working on a sticker series titled “#crumblingborders” in a bid to raise awareness of the Syrian Refugee Crisis.

GCASL spotlights Syrian refugee crisis this week

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
NYU is hosting Syrian Refugee Awareness Week to collect funds and supplies for Syrian Refugees living in the U.S.
Even though laws changed, people under the age of 21 have still been able to find stores which allow them to purchase cigarettes.

NYC vendors not complying to 21 and up cigarette law change

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
NYU researchers discovered after NYC raised the legal age to purchase cigarettes to 21, few retailers are enforcing the law since the change.

Crime Log: Nov. 19 to 23

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 30, 2015
An in-depth look at campus crime between Nov. 19 and Nov. 23.
The creation of the NYU White Student Union Facebook page has sparked debate on whether “a community for NYU students of European descent” should exist.

[UPDATE] NYU White Student Union page spurs outrage

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 23, 2015
A NYU White Student Union Facebook page has stirred controversy among NYU students.
Mayor Bill De Blasio spoke at a rally for solidarity with the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks on Nov. 14.

Public Safety faces ISIS threats

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer November 23, 2015
New York City has been on high alert since last weeks terrorism attacks in Paris.
NYU joins 200+ American colleges and universities in support of sustainable actions both local and international.

NYU signs pledge to slow climate change

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
NYU and more than 200 hundred other universities signed the American Campuses Act on Climate Pledge to demonstrate their support for action against climate change.

Crime Log: Nov. 7 to 13

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor November 23, 2015
A round-up of crime from around campus in the last week.
ohn Sexton gave an opening speech for the University-wide conversation on issues of race and diversity on campus in the Coles Sports and Recreation Center on November 18, 2015.

Talks on diversity receive mixed feedback from students

Lexi Faunce and Christine Wang November 23, 2015
NYU students have mixed feelings about the university's actions in the wake of last Wednesday's forum on race and inclusion.
On Nov. 18, Mayor de Blasio proposed a $2.6 billion plan to combat the homeless issue in NYC and to provide aid to those who need it.

De Blasio creates plan for housing to combat homelessness

Tegan Mosugu, Contributing Writer November 23, 2015
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a multi-billion dollar plan to create housing for the homeless.