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Remains found in a burial vault near Washington Square Park are believed to date back to the 19th century.

Burial vault unearthed by construction on campus

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 5, 2015
Construction on a water main near Washington Square Park uncovered skeletal remains from at least a dozen people.
Certain brain patterns have been found to activate while listening to music.

Listening to music? Your brain activity is probably on beat

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer November 4, 2015
NYU researchers have identified how brain rhythms are used to process music and their findings suggest that musical training can enhance the functional role of brain rhythms.
An NYU Divest petition encouraging people to withhold donations from the university has gathered more than 100 signatures.

Student group calls for halt in donations until NYU divests

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer November 4, 2015
NYU Divest launched a petition that encourages people to withhold donations from the university unless is divests.
Hurricane Sandy caused a significant amount of damage to NYU Langone, which suffered damage to many facilities and suffered revenue and grant losses.

NYU sues for $1.47 billion over denied Sandy insurance coverage

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer November 3, 2015
NYU is suing an insurance company for $1.47 billion because it was denied coverage of losses during Superstorm Sandy.
Rachael Metcalf and Mariana Villanueva discuss how race plays a role in politics in a discussion held on November 3, 2015 in CMEP.

Students host discussion on white privilege

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer November 3, 2015
NYU Center for Multicultural Education and Programs host "Unpacking Whitness" in an attempt to address white privilege in American politics.

[UPDATE] ‘Ban the Box’ scores victory with New York City law

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 3, 2015
A law that went into effect last week will prevent NYC employers from asking about past criminal convictions until the final stages of the hiring process.
Decorations that some students claim are offensive raise concerns at this year's Fall Ball.

Offensive images at Fall Ball prompt law student backlash

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer November 2, 2015
The NYU School of Law's Fall Ball displayed questionable decorations such as a video projection of a silhouetted man dying by suicide.
The yearly, spooky, West Village Halloween parade has been attracting thousands since it started in 1973.

Students get spooky, boozy on Halloween

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2015
An exploration of the good and bad side of NYU Students' Halloween festivities.
Runners looking determined in the TCS New York City Marathon on the 1st of November, 2015.

Marathon runners take NYC

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2015
The New York City marathon happened over the weekend.
Colleges Against Cancer at NYU launches Paint the Campus Purple week today, to commemorate those who have lost their lives in the battle against cancer and continue to fight against the disease.

Relay for Life to paint Violets purple

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2015
Colleges Against Cancer at NYU is fundraising for Relay for Life by "painting the campus purple."

Crime Log: Oct. 21-29

News Team November 2, 2015
A summary of last week's crime on campus.
The Zika virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites.

NYUAD students win award for shocking mosquito-killing development

Thomas Peracchio, Staff Writer October 30, 2015
NYU Abu Dhabi students won an international prize for their invention that could help prevent diseases spread by mosquitos.