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Select dorms prepare for future storms

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer October 17, 2013
After its renovations, Brittany residence hall was storm-ready, and Hayden residence hall will be prepared for future storms following its scheduled renovations in the coming year.
File photo by Jonathan Tan

NYU to sponsor Gordon Brown’s commission on human rights

Nicole Brown and Michael Domanico October 17, 2013
NYU is sponsoring Gordon Brown's efforts to re-evaluate the UN's Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
Courtesy of Duke University

Universities increase expansion abroad

Nicole Brown and Emily Bell October 16, 2013
NYU's Global Network University is similar to other universities' expansion.
via flickr.com

[UPDATE] Sexual assault near campus raises student concerns over university policies

October 16, 2013
Concerns over the university's sexual assault policy and general safety were raised following an attack on an NYU student in SoHo.
Courtesy of Rebuild By Design

Rebuild by Design nears third phase

October 16, 2013
The NYU Rebuild by Design competition is nearing the end of stage two.
NYU Reacts: Government Shutdown

NYU Reacts: Government Shutdown

October 10, 2013
NYU students and professors are taking action in the days since the government shutdown.
File photo by Nathan Ho

Expanding game center seeks to attract game designers with scholarship

October 10, 2013
Students that have created a game are eligible for a $25,000 scholarship from the NYU Game Center and IndieCade.
via flickr.com

MTA’s Bus Time program arrives in Manhattan

October 10, 2013
The MTA has expanded its Bus Time program into Manhattan, allowing commuters to know when buses are arriving.
File Photo by Joon Lee

Two financial aid grants created for study abroad, seniors

October 9, 2013
NYU President John Sexton has announced two new financial aid opportunities for students.
Courtesy of NYU Physics

NYU physicist awarded ERC grant for black hole research

October 9, 2013
NYU physicist Georgi Dvali will receive a $1.5 million grant from the European Research Council to fund his investigation of black holes.
Neda Jebelli/WSN

FASP criticizes university expansion at fundraiser

October 9, 2013
The "Benefit to Save the Village" gave villagers and professors an opportunity to air their complaints against university governance and expansion.
Hannah Luu for WSN

Students chalk up park to raise breast cancer awareness

October 9, 2013
Students wrote breast cancer facts in chalk at Washington Square Park as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.