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NYU, Barnard and Columbia join in Middle East panel

NYU, Barnard and Columbia join in Middle East panel

Arsh Harjani, Contributing Writer September 17, 2014
Coverage of a Panel Discussion held at NYU in response to the growing threat ISIS poses to the international community.
Firefighters stand behind caution tape outside of Strand Bookstore.

[UPDATE] Strand Bookstore evacuated

Kavish Harjai, Web Managing Editor September 16, 2014

UPDATE: Around 7 p.m., a spokesperson from the New York Fire Department confirmed the evacuation occurred because something was sprayed into the air, possibly pepper spray. — Original story...

Peace  scholar speaks at NYU

Peace scholar speaks at NYU

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor September 16, 2014

Yair Hirschfeld, a University of Haifa professor and key architect of the 1993 Oslo Peace Accords, spoke at the NYU Taub Center for Israel Studies last night about the current...

[UPDATE] All-female taxi service launches today

[UPDATE] All-female taxi service launches today

Sonja Popovic, Contributing Writer September 16, 2014
A new all female taxi service, SheTaxis, is launching in New York on September 16.
Author discusses history of rock ’n’ roll, explores song covers

Author discusses history of rock ’n’ roll, explores song covers

Alex Bazeley, Contributing Writer September 16, 2014
The journalism department hosted Greil Marcus, author of "The History of Rock 'N' Roll in Ten Songs".
From the Emirates: NYUAD goes smoke free

From the Emirates: NYUAD goes smoke free

Alyssa Ferreira, Contributing Writer at The Gazelle September 15, 2014
NYU Abu Dhabi bans smoking.
On the Wire: Global

On the Wire: Global

News Desk September 15, 2014
Check out what's happening at NYU's global sites this week.
Campus Crime Log: Sept. 1-14

Campus Crime Log: Sept. 1-14

Scott Mullen, Senior Editor September 15, 2014
WSN’s summary of on-campus crime from Sep. 1-14.
Courtesy of Tanner Nelson

NYU Events app to launch this week

Arsh Harjani, Contributing Writer September 15, 2014
Two student developers are launching the new "NYU Events" App.
Presidential search committee, listening times announced

Presidential search committee, listening times announced

Christine Park, Staff Writer September 11, 2014
A presidential search committee has been created to find a replacement for NYU president John Sexton.
NYU ballet center takes main stage after receiving grant

NYU ballet center takes main stage after receiving grant

Amanda Morris, contributing writer September 11, 2014
NYU recently unveiled the new Center for Ballet and the Arts.
Traffic cameras introduced to promote safer driving

Traffic cameras introduced to promote safer driving

Alanna Bayarin, contributing writer September 11, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled the first new speed cameras as part of his new Vision Zero plan, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths.