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Thomas Drake, who was indicted under the Espionage Act for disclosing classified documents in 2010, speaks at a panel discussion about whistleblowing at Gallatin on Thursday. (Photo by Sam Klein)

NSA and CIA Whistleblowers Speak at Gallatin

Britney Omene, Contributing Writer October 18, 2018
Whistleblowers, historians and advocates visit NYU Gallatin to discuss the ethics of whistleblowing and national security.
Only WSN's reporter joined the discussion at Wednesday’s Faculty of Arts and Science Dean Appointment Hearing. (Photo by Justin Park)

No Students Show Up for Hearing to Select New FAS Dean

Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor October 18, 2018
In a sea of 50 seats, WSN’s reporter was the only person in attendance at Wednesday’s FAS Dean Appointment Hearing.
Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro discusses issues in current US administration and the state of American opportunity with NPR Latino USA Anchor Maria Hinojosa in a Brennan Center public conversation on Tuesday. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Potential 2020 Presidential Candidate Speaks at NYU Law

Robert Coventry, and Victor Porcelli October 18, 2018
A potential 2020 Presidential contender spoke at NYU Tuesday.
New York City Department of Education Chancellor Richard A. Carranza. Photo credit: NYC Department of Education.

NYC Education Chancellor Tells Steinhardt Teachers to Learn by Listening

Deets Sharma, Contributing Writer October 17, 2018
The Chancellor of the New York Department of Education had some advice for NYU students and faculty.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi addresses NYU students and community members at the Skirball Center on Monday. She spoke about the presence of women in politics, particularly young women. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Nancy Pelosi Discusses Female Empowerment at NYU

Mansee Khurana, Staff Writer October 17, 2018
NYU Skirball hosts Minority House Leader Nancy Pelosi and other political pundits to discuss the role of women's leadership in politics before the upcoming midterm elections.
Activists protest against NYU hosting an event at Stern featuring former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Henry Kissinger Told to ‘Rot in Hell,’ Disrupted Four Times During Talk at Stern

Sarah Jackson and Victor Porcelli October 16, 2018
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's visit to NYU Stern sparked protests from campus activists.
New Yorkers protest against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. (Jared Peraglia)

NYU Law Students Join the Strike Against Kavanaugh

Students walk out, hoping Kavanaugh will do the same.
Amasha Nanayakkara, Contributing Writer October 16, 2018
NYU School of Law students and others participated in a walkout to protest Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
The Tisch School of the Arts hosts many majors that require in person instruction. Students at Tisch and other schools have begun to worry about the possibility of a virtual fall semester. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

Tisch Students Call for Resources for Students of Color

A petition calling for more resources for Tisch students of color has garnered over 300 signatures.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor October 15, 2018
Students are calling for scholarships for the school's students of color and diversity trainings for its faculty.
(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

Aramark Competitor Abruptly Drops Out

The competition to become NYU's next food provider just got smaller.
Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2018
Sodexo inexplicably dropped out of the process in September.
Mark Miller, a professor in the Steinhardt College of Culture, Education and Human Development, is one of six plaintiffs who lost a suit regarding NYU retirement fund management. They are trying to get the suit reopened, alleging that the judge who made the ruling had a conflict of interest. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Judge Saved NYU $350 Million While Employed by University

The plaintiffs alleging NYU mismanaged employees’ retirement funds want the case retried after discovering the judge’s conflict of interest.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2018
The plaintiffs alleging NYU mismanaged employees’ retirement funds want the case retried after discovering the judge’s conflict of interest.
The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement hopes to end support for Israel until the country ends occupation of Palestinian territory. (via bdsmovement.net)

BDS Resolution Alarms Pro-Israel Groups

NYU microcosm of the Israeli-Palestinian debate.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2018
After the announcement that a resolution will appear in the student senate encouraging NYU to Border, Divest and Sanction Israel, pro-Israel student groups react.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will be speaking at the Stern School of Business on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. (Collage by Katie Peurrung; photos via flickr.com and Jake Quan)

Students Condemn ‘War Criminal’ Kissinger

Kissinger is slated to speak at the Stern School of Business on Tuesday.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2018
Stern will host controversial figure and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, to the displeasure of many student activist groups who consider him a war criminal.