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Students debate prison reform, criminal justice policies

Students debate prison reform, criminal justice policies

Katherine Stein, Staff Writer April 3, 2015
Students from four NYU political organizations gathered on Thursday to debate prison reform.
Construction workers cleanup damage from the East Village fire.

NYU Can Help initiative launches

Marita Vlachou, News Editor April 2, 2015
NYU is launching the NYU Can Help initiative in order to help provide relief to those affected by the 7th Street fire.

Jay Z comes to NYU to talk music business

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief April 2, 2015
Jay-Z spoke at NYU about the launch of his music streaming service, Tidal.
Members of SLAM occupy the McDonald’s on Broadway demanding higher minimum wages.

SLAM protests for minimum wage raise

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer April 2, 2015
The NYU Student Labor Action Movement participated in a Fight For $15 action as fast food workers demand $15/hr and a union.
WSN reader Austin O'Neill enjoying his new favorite paper.

WSN expands readership beyond staff

Juanita Garcia, Staff Writer April 1, 2015
We got a reader, guys!

Sexton to throw rager on Fire Island for NYUAD laborers

Josh Andros, Staff Writer April 1, 2015
John Sexton throws big bash for his employees.
NYU asks students to ‘Spot’ them

NYU asks students to ‘Spot’ them

Doot Doot Doo-Doo, Staff Writer April 1, 2015
NYU launches its new "Hey, Can You Spot Me?" campaign.

Students, faculty question fundraising techniques

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor March 31, 2015
The university is asking faculty members and current students to donate to the 1831 scholarship fund.

GSOC to vote on contract provisions

Amanda Morris, Contributing Writer March 31, 2015
GSOC and NYU officially announced the terms of their contract, which will last until 2020.
Veteran climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer, right, and NYT climate journalist Andrew Revkin discuss climate change.

Experts discuss climate change

Justine Morris, Contributing Writer March 31, 2015
Two climate experts discussed at Pace University their frustrations and hopes in the face of climate change.
Missed the Point performed standup during New York University’s Beta Xi Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi's sixth annual drag race.

Drag race raises awareness, entertains

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer March 30, 2015
NYU's Beta Xi Chapter of Delta Lambda Phi hosted their sixth annual drag event to benefit Health Outreach To Teens.

Crime Log: March 20 to 23

Zoe Thompson, Contributing Writer March 30, 2015
A weekly round-up of crime from around campus.