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Crime Log: April 8-16

Lexi Faunce, Staff Writer April 19, 2015
A weekly round-up of crime from around campus.
Courtesy of NYUAD

Investigators release report on NYUAD labor violations

Marita Vlachou and Alanna Bayarin April 16, 2015
An independent investigative firm hired by NYU to review allegations of labor violations at the NYUAD campus released their report.
Protesters took Columbia on Wednesday to demand an increase on minimum wage.

Protest held for minimum wage hike

Mike Adams, Contributing Writer April 16, 2015
Fast food workers across the country went on strike to fight for $15 minimum wage, while students rallied to show their support.
Ramya Ramana, left, and Crystal Valentine deliver a spoken word duet

Race, gender discussed through slam poetry

Justine Morris, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU hosted a discussion of race relations through spoken word and poetry.

NYU Reacts: No commencement speaker yet

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor April 16, 2015
Members of the NYU community shared their thoughts on the fact that the university has yet to announce this year's commencement speaker.

Professors urge NYU to divest from Israeli occupation

Ned Harrell, Contributing Writer April 15, 2015
NYU professors and students have signed a petition urging NYU to divest from companies linked to the Israeli occupation.
CeCe McDonald before speaking at NYU Ally Week's event, Black Trans Lives Matter on Tuesday.

Black trans activist discusses allyship

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer April 15, 2015
CeCe McDonald, an aspiring fashion student living in Minneapolis, spoke on mass incarceration in the U.S. today.

Hundreds protest police brutality

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer April 15, 2015
Protesters took to the New York City streets as part of a national movement protesting police brutality.
Students for Sexual Respect and the Feminist Society host “The Female Orgasm” event on Sunday.

Students fight sexual assault with awareness

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer April 14, 2015
Students for Sexual Respect at NYU has planned a slate of events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Students listen during a vigil for the Kenyan students slain at Garissa University College last Thursday. The vigil started on the steps of Kimmel, where mourners took a five minute moment of silence and heard from a number of religious groups. Following the speeches, the group walked quietly to the square to set candles in the fountain.

Students mourn massacre victims

Lexi Faunce, Staff Writer April 14, 2015
A vigil was held on the Kimmel staircase Monday for the students in Kenya killed by terrorists.
Joe Wang, center, presents on domestic policy. His team’s presentation won the final round of NYU’s second Public Policy Case Competition on Saturday.

NYU team wins public policy competition

Lexi Faunce, Staff Writer April 12, 2015
NYU participated in a policy case conference.

Crime Log: April 1 to 6

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer April 12, 2015
A weekly roundup of crime from around campus.