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Forbes features 26 NYU students and alumni on 30 Under 30 list
Many NYU students and alums pursuing careers in industries ranging from tech to entertainment were recognized by Forbes in its annual 30 Under 30 list.
What to do this week: Holiday cheese tasting and Christmas caroling
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Dec. 12-18.
Unlicensed weed stores pose as legitimate dispensaries, enticing NYU buyers
The slow rollout of cannabis vendor licenses in New York has led unlicensed sellers with legitimate-looking storefronts to dominate the market.
The Soapbox: Saudi Arabian royalty, a planned German coup, Peru’s new president
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk analyzing major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
What happened at NYU’s annual College Democrats-Republicans debate
In their annual debate hosted by the NYU Politics Society, NYU’s College Democrats and College Republicans faced off over U.S. aid to Ukraine, affirmative action and student loan forgiveness.
Iranian American writer speaks on Iran human rights movement
Roya Hakakian, an Iranian American writer, spoke about the current political climate of Iran during a conversation held at the NYU Abu Dhabi New York City headquarters on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Illegally parked cars claim NYU affiliation to dodge tickets
WSN spotted several cars sporting faked parking placards claiming affiliation with Campus Safety and the security officers union parked illegally near Washington Square Park. NYU and the security workers union have denied distributing the placards.
Mayor Adams wages war against rats
Mayor Eric Adams passed the Rat Action Plan last month to combat the skyrocketing number of rodents scurrying across the city. This week, he contested a fine for his failure to fend them off in his own home.
Iranian students from NYU, Columbia refute New York Times reporting
Students from NYU and Columbia University protested the publication’s recent coverage of the Iranian human rights movement on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
New School cuts pay for part-time faculty on strike
As part-time faculty at The New School begin their fourth week on the picket line, the university announced that it will no longer pay striking staff.
NYU Law withdraws from US News rankings, following other top schools
Fourteen of the highest-ranking law schools in the country announced they would not participate from the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings due to concerns over its methodology. NYU followed suit on Monday.
Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds
The study is the first to find potential evidence of conscious thoughts during near-death experiences and found brain waves associated with high-level thinking up to an hour into CPR.
