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Marc Gershow, an assistant professor in NYU’s Department of Physics, received a National Science Foundation CAREER award.

Physics professor talks fruit fly larvae research

Monica Hanna, Contributing Writer October 19, 2015
An interview with Marc Gershow, an assistant professor in NYU’s Department of Physics who received an NSF CAREER award.

Crime Log: Oct. 5-12

Christine Wang, Deputy News Editor October 19, 2015
A weekly recap of crime on the NYU campus.
 In an effort to engage in more sustainable practices, some students are pledging to go waste-free from Oct 19 - 26.

NYU goes green with Zero Waste

Thomas Peracchio, Contributing Writer October 19, 2015
From Oct. 19-26th, a group of students are challenging themselves by going waste-free.
The NYU Student Health Center opened a location on the Tandon campus at 6 MetroTech in Fall of 2015.

Tandon opens first Student Health Center

Tegan Mosugu, Contributing Writer October 19, 2015
The NYU Student Health Center opened a location on the NYU Tandon campus.
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee, or GSOC, voted this past Friday regarding Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions' measures against the Israeli state.

GSOC holds work-in, says university not holding up their end of the contract

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 15, 2015
GSOC expressed their frustration over what they claim is NYU's resistance to implement last year's contract.
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.