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NYU to open innovator space

March 6, 2014
NYU is using a donation from Mark and Debra Leslie to build a new Entrepreneurship Lab near Washington Square.
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Fake slave auction performed in park

March 6, 2014
Spectators said the visual aid was profound.
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Professor, researchers discover plant without chloroplasts

March 6, 2014
NYU researchers have discovered a plant that does not contain chloroplasts in its cells.
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Renowned physicist discusses significance of Higgs boson

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Contributing Writer March 6, 2014
CERN physicist Fabiola Gianotti spoke at NYU on Wednesday.
WSN sits down with OECD deputy head

WSN sits down with OECD deputy head

March 5, 2014
DeBoer discusses Student Ambassadorship program.
File Photo by Larry Wu/WSN

Attendees pass academic calendar, make proposals at senate meeting

March 5, 2014
The University Senate met on March 4 to discuss the final report from the University Space Priorities Working Group among other things.
[UPDATE] Space Priorities Working Group finalizes NYU 2031 proposals

[UPDATE] Space Priorities Working Group finalizes NYU 2031 proposals

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 5, 2014
The University Space Priorities Working Group has issued their final report regarding their opinion on how the university should designate space.
courtesy of Anaz Uddin

Fraternity encourages NYU to donate for Alzheimer’s research

March 5, 2014
Seth Rogen spoke on Capitol Hill on Feb. 26 about the limited funding the government provides for Alzheimer's research.
[VIDEO] WSN interviews Jeff Dachis at NYUEF

[VIDEO] WSN interviews Jeff Dachis at NYUEF

Kavish Harjai, News Editor March 4, 2014
Dachis discusses his time at NYU and the success of his company.
All-University Games bring spirit to NYU

All-University Games bring spirit to NYU

March 4, 2014
NYU's annual Violet 100 Spirit week kicked off on Monday evening with the All-University Games.
Proposed bill plans paid state tuition

Proposed bill plans paid state tuition

Ann Schmidt and Kavish Harjai March 4, 2014
James Skoufis, a member of the New York State Assembly, has proposed a bill that would eliminate tuition at all SUNY and CUNY schools.
From the Emirates: NYUAD celebrates black history month

From the Emirates: NYUAD celebrates black history month

March 4, 2014
NYUAD students brought Black History Month to the United Arab Emirates.