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NYU study finds women yearn for relationships to become egalitarian

NYU study finds women yearn for relationships to become egalitarian

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor March 13, 2014
A recent study led by an NYU doctoral student examines the expectations of gender roles in dating.
Fed Chair Janet Yellen to address class of 2014 at Yankee Stadium

Fed Chair Janet Yellen to address class of 2014 at Yankee Stadium

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 12, 2014
Janet Yellen became the first female chair of the Federal Reserve earlier this year.
Dept. of Ed. releases guidelines for protecting transgender students

Dept. of Ed. releases guidelines for protecting transgender students

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 12, 2014
Marge Feinberg, deputy press secretary of the DOE, said they will provide guidance to schools to support transgender youth.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Unemployment in New York City dips to five-year low

March 12, 2014
New York City's unemployment rate has decreased below 8 percent since January of this year.
Measles outbreak infects New York City

Measles outbreak infects New York City

March 12, 2014
The recent measles outbreak in Manhattan and the Bronx has increased from 16 to 19 cases and has spread to Brooklyn.
College Board revamps rules on SATs

College Board revamps rules on SATs

March 11, 2014
The College Board announced on March 5 that the essay portion of the SAT will be optional for test-takers in 2016.
Shawn Paik/WSN

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists launch book on police corruption

March 11, 2014
The authors discussed in detail the story of their book, "Busted: A Tale of Corruption and Betrayal in the City of Brotherly Love."
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Digital experts discuss cyber security

March 11, 2014
Samara Moore, director of Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity at the White House, spoke as a part of a panel at the Law School.
[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes interviews with UVL contestants

[VIDEO] Behind-the-scenes interviews with UVL contestants

March 10, 2014
WSN spoke with the UVL contestants to see how they thought their performances went.
via Facebook

Students split on Keystone pipeline

March 10, 2014
Seven NYU students were arrested by the U.S. Park Police while protesting the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada to Texas.
courtesy of the Gazelle

From the Emirates: In focus: Saadiyat update

March 10, 2014
NYUAD has released more details regarding the ongoing construction of its new campus on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi.
Weinstein's Jonathan Evans takes grand prize at 11th annual UVL

Weinstein’s Jonathan Evans takes grand prize at 11th annual UVL

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Contributing Writer March 7, 2014
Sixteen performers competed for the $1000 first place prize at the Ultra Violet Live talent show on March 6.