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The diversity conversation was sparked in a big way last fall with a Diversity and Inclusion Forum in Coles.

NYU addresses concerns about the inclusion of students of color

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 19, 2015
An email sent to the NYU community on Thursday announced plans to expand CMEP and improve the diversity training program.
Steinhardt doctoral students are angry about inequitable fees between Steinhardt and other NYU schools.

Steinhardt doctoral students angry over high tuition fees

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer November 19, 2015
NYU Steinhardt doctoral students are frustrated by inequitable fees between NYU Steinhardt and other graduate schools at NYU.
Dr. Eduardo D. Rodriguez, pictured with his face transplant patient Patrick Hardison at NYU Langone on November 12, 2015

NYU Langone declares most extensive facial transplant in history a success

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor November 19, 2015
Doctors from NYU Langone performed the most extensive facial transplant in history on a volunteer firefighter.
State of the Union: Panel on State Violence Against Trans Individuals took place on Tuesday and addressed the violence that Trans Individuals face.

Panelists talk state-sanctioned violence against trans individuals

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer November 18, 2015
A panel on state violence against transgender people was held Tuesday evening in Kimmel.
Spiritual leaders and student representatives spoke at the entrance of Kimmel on Tuesday November 17 to commemorate victims of the past week’s tragedies including the Paris attacks, Beirut bombings, and Baghdad incident.

NYU holds vigil for victims of terrorist attacks in Paris, Beirut, Baghdad

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 18, 2015
NYU held a vigil for the victims of the weekends terrorist attacks.
The exterior of the Silver School of Social Work. (WSN File Photo)

Starbucks CEO makes donation to Silver for veteran education

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Howard Schultz, Starbucks CEO, donated $300,000 to a scholarship for veterans.
A crowd of students and faculty filled the lobby of Kimmel Center on Monday evening in a show of solidarity for students of color.

NYU blackout spotlights racism on college campuses

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
The Black Students Union hosted Blackout NYU on Monday to stand in solidarity with students from the University of Missouri and Yale to fight for diversity on college campuses.
Trans Awareness Week at NYU, through a series of events that takes place from November 17 - 20, provides resources and facilitates discussions for all student communities interested in learning LGBTQ issues

Trans Awareness Week aims to create safe space on campus

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
Trans Awareness Week at NYU will be featuring discussions on university resources for trans and non-gender conforming students as well as conversations with local activists.
The NYU Coles sports center before the construction.

Coles closing date finally announced

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 17, 2015
Friday, January 22, has been announced as the final closure date for the Jerome S. Coles Sports Center.

Wellness Center Leaves Students Wanting More

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 16, 2015
The NYU Wellness Center's take on dealing with mental illness has been given mixed reviews by both graduates and undergraduates.
An NYU class found that the New York Department of Design and Construction should have known that there were bodies buried at the site of construction.

Burial vault oversight revealed by professor, LS freshmen

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 16, 2015
An NYU professor and their class discoverd that the DDC knew they would run into a burial vault — and dug anyway.
Universities around the country have shown support for the students at Missouri.

Mizzou protests find support at NYU

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
NYU students, and others across the country, are standing in solidarity with the students at Mizzou, Yale and Ithaca.