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238 Thompson Rooftop Garden, one of NYU’s landscaping projects, sits on top of the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life. (Staff photo by Tony Wu)

NYU Inches Toward Carbon Neutrality

Kristina Hayhurst and Alex Domb October 1, 2018
Coverage of new sustainability initiatives are being enacted by NYU, including eliminating plastic straws and installing solar panels on Bobst.
Andria Tupola speaks to the NYU College Republicans. She won the Republican nomination for governor of Hawaii in August.

From Music Teacher to Gubernatorial Candidate: Hawaii’s Andria Tupola Speaks at NYU

Meghna Maharishi, Contributing Writer September 28, 2018
NYU's College Republicans held an event Thursday featuring the GOP nominee for Governor of Hawaii.
NYU Hosts Discussion on the Trauma of Having an Incarcerated Parent

NYU Hosts Discussion on the Trauma of Having an Incarcerated Parent

How does having an incarcerated parent change a child's life? The Silver School of Social Work explored this question on Tuesday.
Bella Gil, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
How does having an incarcerated parent change a child's life? The Silver School of Social Work explored this question on Tuesday.
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Tandon Celebrates MakerSpace, Opens New Design Lab

Justin Wu, Contributing Writer September 27, 2018
The Tandon School of Engineering marked the second anniversary of its MakerSpace by opening a new design lab to aid in student research and prototype development.
An IEC protestor's sign in the Kimmel Center for University Life on Wednesday.

With Its Contract Expiring, Student Activists Advocate for End to Aramark

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 26, 2018
On Wednesday, student activists from the Incarceration to Education Coalition were protesting NYU’s involvement with Aramark on the steps of the Kimmel.
A volunteer wears a sticker saying "register to vote and then vote."

NYU Wants You to Vote

Meghna Maharishi, Contributing Writer September 26, 2018
NYU pushed for students to make their voices heard at the polls and register to vote on Tuesday.
John Kerry delivering the opening remarks at a former Climate Week NYC event. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of Climate Week NYC.

From Fossil Fuels to Food, Climate Week Pushes for Environmental Responsibility

This week will be the 10th anniversary of Climate Week NYC.
Elise Birkett, Contributing Writer September 25, 2018
This week will be the 10th anniversary of Climate Week NYC.
New Steinhardt Scholar-in Residence Ruben Blades, on a panel at San Diego Comic Con.

Steinhardt Appoints 17-Time Grammy Nominee Rubén Blades as Scholar-In-Residence

Ryan Jackloski, Contributing Writer September 25, 2018
Rubén Blades, a Panamanian singer-songwriter, has been appointed as a scholar-in-residence at NYU Steinhardt.
An installation made from death certificates of people who died from police brutality.

Pop-up Museum Spotlights NYPD Failings

A new pop-up museum near campus hopes to bring attention to broken-windows policing.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 24, 2018
A new pop-up museum near campus hopes to bring attention to the questionable policing method called Broken Windows policing, and is hosted by the NYCLU.
Attendees were given harmonicas and music sheets to follow along with NYU Steinhardt Director of Jazz Studies David Schroeder, who conducted the song.

500 Harmonicas Serenade Washington Square Park

Steinhardt Director of Jazz Studies lead a massive musical ensemble to promote world peace and environmental sustainability.
Lauren Gatesman, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
500 harmonicas resounded in WSP to promote world peace and environmental sustainability.
A trunk fell on a car in the city of Guangzhou.

At NYU, Students Sheltered From Storms

Students from hurricane-ravaged regions have evaded the full brunt of the damage.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor September 24, 2018
A report on how a recent typhoon which hit the Philippines affected NYU students, and how NYU reacted.
New Dean of Admissions Jonathan Williams.

New Admissions Dean Follows in Predecessor’s Footsteps

Britney Omene, Contributing Writer September 24, 2018
After a rare internal hire, a new dean of admissions was appointed by NYU.