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Cuomo comes to NYU, talks climate change, universities

Maddie Norwood, Contributing Writer October 3, 2015
Governor Cuomo spoke about climate change at an event at NYU on Friday evening.
East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

East Coast, NYU ready for hurricane Joaquin

Alex Bazeley, News Editor October 2, 2015
The NYU community and the East Coast are preparing for Hurricane Joaquin, currently a Category 4 storm.
Dr. Blaser, an NYU professor is the leader for the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria.

NYU professor to chair presidential council on antibiotic bacteria resistance

Farhin Lilywala, Contributing Writer October 2, 2015
A Q&A with NYU professor Martin Blaser, who will serve as the chair of a presidential council on antibiotic bacteria resistance.
NYU’s new LaGuardia co-op, opening Oct. 5, is similar to the E-Lab, providing a place for people to bring startup ideas.

LaGuardia Co-op offers updated tech, classroom space

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
The LaGuradia Co-op is set to open next week as a new technology hub for students and faculty.
Boxed water is sold at Hayden Dining Hall’s Quick Stop Convenience Store.

Hayden goes green with new water cartons

Jessica Martinez, Deputy Social Media Editor September 30, 2015
Hayden Quick Stop replaced plastic water bottles with water bottle cartons.
Risa Cohn (left) speaks to audience about her experience with entrepreneurship and WoE.

NYU among top startup schools for women

Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
NYU was ranked as a Top 10 university for female startup founders.
Debate club discusses issues of immigration

Debate club discusses issues of immigration

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Professor Lawrence Mead hosted a debate on the topic "Does Immigration Weaken American Individualism?"
Divest student activists opposed a presentation from ExxonMobil tax attorneys outside of Vanderbilt Hall

Planned Parenthood hopes to expand sex ed conversation

Kati Garrity, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
The Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund hosted a discussion and Q & A on the state of sexuality education policy.
The university announced plans to keep Coles Athletic Facility open through the end of the semester.

Coles closure and renovated Brooklyn Athletic Facility

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
An update on the Coles Sports Center and a look at the new athletic facility the Brooklyn campus just unveiled.
The NYU community will prepare for disruption in their commute due to the start of city construction on 4th street.

University hopes campus construction won’t disrupt community

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
Washington Square Park and the surrounding areas will undergo construction to restore roadways and update water mains.
Andrew Ross, Professor at NYU calls for more transparency from the university after attempts to revoke his travel ban have been unsuccessful.

Prof. Andrew Ross asks for NYUAD transparency

Kati Garrity, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
A follow-up story on NYU professor Andrew Ross who was banned from entering the UAE earlier this year for "security reasons."
 After threatening to expel Freshman Nia Mirza NYU is now offering to pay her full housing costs.

Mirza gets financial aid after housing fight

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 28, 2015
An update on the story of Nia Mirza, who after initially being allowed to live off campus was told to move back on campus or she would face expulsion.