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Protesters rally outside of Bobst for the compensation of Abu Dhabi workers affected by labor rights violations on Friday.

NYU student activists rally in support of Abu Dhabi workers

Marita Vlachou, News Editor May 1, 2015
The NYU Abu Dhabi Justice Coalition held a rally in support of Abu Dhabi workers on May Day.

University senate votes to divest

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor April 30, 2015
The University Senate voted in favor of a resolution that proposes divestment from fossil fuel companies.
Left to right: Andreas Kraemer, Chris King, Michael Mehling, Eleanor Stein and moderator Justin Gillis.

Experts discuss carbon dioxide, renewable energy

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer April 30, 2015

Leaders in the sustainable energy industry discussed New York State’s transition from relying on fossil fuels to implementing a renewable energy plan at a panel titled “The...

Students speak out against Harold Koh

Students speak out against Harold Koh

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor April 30, 2015
Students held a protest against Harold Koh's appointment at NYU.
Thousands gather in Union Square prior to marching for the NYC Rise Up & Shut It Down For Baltimore protest on Wednesday.

New York City joins in Freddie Gray protests

Marita Vlachou, News Editor April 30, 2015
Protests against police brutality were held throughout New York City on Wednesday in solidarity with Baltimore.

Affordable housing groups show support for NYU 2031

Alanna Bayarin, News Editor April 30, 2015
Affordable housing advocates have stepped into a yearslong legal showdown between NYU and Greenwich Village residents intent on stopping the school's expansion in the neighborhood — arguing in favor of NYU's controversial plan.
The NYU Team: Constantine Caloudas, Michelle Guber, Peter Lovanella, Kathy O’Regan (HUD), Matthew Jupin and Christopher Hayner.

NYU team wins design contest

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor April 29, 2015
A team of NYU graduate students won a redesign competition for their affordable housing plan for a housing complex in Louisiana.

NYU Reacts: Sherrilyn Ifill to speak at 2015 Commencement

Marita Vlachou, News Editor April 28, 2015
Members of the NYU community shared their thoughts on the recently announced commencement speaker.
About 50 people gathered on the steps fo Kimmel to hold a vigil for those affected by the Nepal earthquake.

Vigil held for victims of Nepal quake

Christine Wang, Staff Writer April 28, 2015
The Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life held a vigil for the victims of the earthquake that hit Nepal over the weekend.
Sherrilyn Ifill is the seventh President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.

Sherrilyn Ifill to speak at graduation

Alanna Bayarin and Marita Vlachou April 28, 2015
NYU has announced this year's commencement speaker.
A judge says that NYU must bargain with the union workers at Bobst regarding the school’s decision to change job duties and descriptions.

NYU, Bobst workers clash over job changes

Lexi Faunce, Staff Writer April 28, 2015
A National Labor Relations Board judge ordered the university to bargain with the union representing workers at Bobst Library over changes in job duties.
 Kyra Darton, Kasia Cieplak-Mayr von Baldegg, Mariana Keller, Lauren Cynamon and Emma Dessau, left to right.

Panelists look at video journalism

Justine Morris, Staff Writer April 28, 2015
A panel hosted by NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute will explore the medium of the documentary.