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The University has pushed back their plans for the Carlyle Tower 1 renovations.

Carlyle will not close as expected in the spring

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
Carlyle Court Residence Hall Tower 1 will not be closing.
Final Sexton town hall sees tensions run high

Final Sexton town hall sees tensions run high

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
John Sexton hosted his final town hall meeting before leaving NYU in 2016.
An NYU study has proved that due to a certain gene, male nematode worms are attracted to one another.

Researchers find male-on-male worm action is result of genetic variation

Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
New study by NYU professors finds that a variation in a single gene in the Caenorhabditis elegans worm results in sexual male on male worm action.
10 best moments from last night's democratic debate

10 best moments from last night’s democratic debate

Valentina Duque Bojanini and Alex Bazeley October 14, 2015
Didn't watch the democratic debate last night? Here's what you missed.
Posters and words of commemoration and encouragement as part of a candlelight vigil for those who have committed suicide.

Vigil held in WSP to commemorate lives taken by suicide

Abraham Gross, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Active Minds at NYU hosted a vigil to commemorate those who have lost their lives to suicide.
NYU students at the 2015 Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Watch Party event held at NYU Leslie Elab.

NYU Democrats and Politics Society take in debate at viewing party

Daniela Cobos, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
NYU students gathered at the Leslie eLab to watch the democratic debate.
Cheryl Mills worked with NYU for its Abu Dhabi negotiations while Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State.

Former Clinton chief of staff negotiated for NYUAD

Carmen Russo, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
Cheryl D. Mills, Hilary Clinton's top aide, worked on NYU Abu Dhabi negotiations while Clinton was secretary of state.

NYU begins search for new provost

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 13, 2015
David McLaughlin, provost since 2002, is stepping down at the end of the academic year.
Gerrard Khan, Sarad Al-Jijakli, Lind
a Sarsour, and Ridwan Adhami discuss how Syrian refugees can be helped in the United States.

Islamic Center focuses on Syrian refugee crisis

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
The Islamic Center at NYU hosted a town hall meeting on how you can support Syrian refugees Monday night.
NYU Langone has partnered with the Local Roots Community Supported Agriculture to make local produce accessible to Medical Students and Employees.

Local Roots CSA launched for Langone students and staff

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
NYU Langone medical students started a program to allow employees to pick their produce up at the hospital, creating better access to locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Crime Log: Oct. 5 to 12

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor October 13, 2015
An update on recent campus crime.
Tandon senior Yasir Ali was was a finalist and Audience Choice Award winner at the 2014-2015 NYU Entrepreneur Challenge.

Student app manages wait times in hospitals

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor October 13, 2015
NYU student's new app, born from NYU's Entrepreneurs Challenge, helps organize wait times at emergency rooms, making them run smoother.