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Metro-North train derails on way to Grand Central Terminal

December 2, 2013
Over the weekend, a train derailed while traveling from Poughkeepsie, causing the death of four passengers with dozens more injured.
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[UPDATE] Graduate students’ union, NYU strike agreement on vote for representation

November 26, 2013
Graduate employees voted in favor of having the UAW represent them as a bargaining unit.
via nyu.edu

University recognizes outstanding faculty

November 26, 2013
NYU President John Sexton and Provost David McLaughlin host private reception for faculty.
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Anna Holmes, NYU alumnus and creator of Jezebel.com, speaks at journalism school

November 26, 2013
Holmes speaks at 20 Cooper Square, having recently published a book called "The Book of Jezebel."
Felipe de la Hoz/WSN

CUNY faculty, students community protest policy

November 26, 2013
CUNY protestors respond to Board of Trustee decisions, including hiring of David Petraeus and draft of Policy on Expressive Activities.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

University receives grant for large data research in sciences

November 25, 2013
NYU was one of three schools to receive a grant to pursue data-driven sciences.
Denise Fabella/WSN

Greek societies bring thousands to first NYU Dance Marathon

November 25, 2013
NYU Greek life hosted a dance marathon in Kimmel and helped raise more than $125,000 for the Arthur McDonough B+ Foundation.
via nyu.edu

Naftali to begin LGBTQ, activist archives at Tamiment

Kavish Harjai, News Editor November 25, 2013
Tim Naftali will serve as the co-director of the Tamiment Library.
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NYU community raises money for Typhoon Haiyan relief

November 22, 2013
The SSC organized a vigil and a benefit for Typhoon Haiyan relief last night.
Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 22, 2013
Alumni from multiple universities gathered in Washington Square Park to protest the expensive cost of liberal arts education.
Earth Matters at NYU campaigns for conscentious recycling in dorms

Earth Matters at NYU campaigns for conscentious recycling in dorms

November 22, 2013
The NYU Chapter of Earth Matters is keeping the NYU community abreast of the nuances of recycling at one of the the nation's most sustainable schools.
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GOP chairman Daniel Isaacs speaks at College Republicans event

November 22, 2013
New York City's GOP chairman Daniel Isaacs spoke at Kimmel last night.