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Attempted Larceny at  Bookstore Thwarted

Attempted Larceny at Bookstore Thwarted

Sarah Jackson, Deputy News Editor March 4, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from Feb. 24 to March 4.
Tandon School of Engineering Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Damon McCoy found that ransomware has cyber attacked thousands of users.

Tandon Cyber Fellows on the Front Line of Cyber Defense

Richard Tran, Contributing Writer March 2, 2018
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering offers a master's program in cybersecurity, hoping to address the shortage of professionals in the industry, especially in light of recent hackings of major corporations.
NYU professor David Engel presenting his lecture “In the Shadow of Auschwitz: The Experience of Polish Jews under Nazi Occupation” at Queensborough Community College on Feb. 28.

NYU Professor Challenges Holocaust Generalizations

Darcey Pittman, Contributing Writer March 1, 2018
In a lecture Wednesday at Queensborough Community College, NYU professor David Engels spoke about the generalizations and stereotypes applied to Polish Jews under Nazi occupation.
A research team at NYU Dentistry has developed a saliva test to detect the zika virus.

NYU Dentistry Develops Saliva Test for Zika

Jack Feeko, Contributing Writer March 1, 2018
Researchers at the NYU College of Dentistry are working to develop a test which would use saliva to identify the presence of the Zika virus.
Lil Uzi Vert was likely the mystery performer of the now rescheduled Violet 100 Concert.

Rumored Lil Uzi Vert Violet 100 Concert Canceled

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2018
NYU's Program Board canceled the Violet 100 Concert, in which Lil Uzi Vert was expected to be the mystery headliner.
Left to right: Afonso Bandeira, Joan Bruna Estrach, Tianning Diao, and Miranda Holmes-Cerfon.

Four NYU Faculty Members Receive Sloan Foundation Research Fellowships

Louise Choi, Staff Writer February 28, 2018
The fellows will each receive $65,000 in support of future research.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

Aramark, Hamilton Address Students in Fallout of Black History Month Meal

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 26, 2018
Hamilton and Aramark issued public statements to the NYU community addressing Downstein's Black History Month Meal.
NYU’s Lipton Dining Hall, which recently failed a health inspection by the New York City Department of Health.

Aramark’s Long History of Missing the Mark

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor February 26, 2018
An in-depth breakdown of NYU food provider Aramark's past and present controversies.
Othmer Residence Hall, where students reported flooding and water damage.

Tandon Students Feel Neglected in Wake of Othmer Hall Flooding

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor February 26, 2018
A perceived lack of adequate resources and poor housing conditions has Tandon students feeling neglected by NYU.
Stoneman Douglas Tragedy Shakes NYU

Stoneman Douglas Tragedy Shakes NYU

In the wake of the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, members of the NYU community have come together to grieve and work toward gun law reform.
Caroline Haskins and Mack DeGeurin February 26, 2018
A vigil was held for Parkland on Thursday to honor those affected by the mass shooting that took place at a high school there last week.
Police Arrest Undresser at West 4th Street Starbucks

Police Arrest Undresser at West 4th Street Starbucks

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor February 26, 2018
A list of crimes reported to NYU Public Safety from Feb. 16 to Feb. 24.
Downstein Dining Hall, home to '90s and early 2000's throwback songs. (Photo by Echo Chen)

GCOMMS Fights Misinformation in Wake of Downstein Disgrace

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor February 25, 2018
GCOMMS released a statement rebutting false claims that have surfaced since Downstein served watermelon-flavored water and Kool-Aid as part of a Black History Month Meal.