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NYU Divest Vigil for those who lost their lives to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

NYU Divest Vigil Highlights Impacts of Climate Change

Sakshi Venkatraman, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
NYU Divest held a vigil outside Gallatin for those who perished in the recent hurricanes to urge NYU to divest from fossil fuel companies on Monday, Sept. 19.
The NYU College Republicans often brings in guests to speak at the club's events. The group chooses speakers primarily based on their availability and cost, and speakers like Milo Yiannopoulos and Gavin McInnes often speak for free at campuses.

College Republicans Prepare for New Year, Host First Speaker

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor September 20, 2017
The NYU College Republicans tktk.
Bed bug bite marks on Kayla Bullwinkel’s foot and ankle.

Bed Bugs Infest Gramercy Green

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor September 19, 2017
There are three known cases of bedbugs on the 18 floor of Gramercy Green Residence Hall.
Stern School of Business will soon be expanding to NYU's Washington DC campus

Stern Expands into DC via Executive MBA Program

Alex Domb, Contributing Writer September 19, 2017
The Stern School of Business is expanding to NYU campus in Washington D.C.
NYU professor Lauren Feldman has been awarded a 5 year $1 million grant to research how to better teach integrated healthcare

Lauren Feldman Awarded Grant to Research Integrated Healthcare Teaching

Chelsey Sanchez, Contributing Writer September 19, 2017
Lauren Feldman was awarded a $1 million grant to research how to better teach integrated healthcare.

Crime Log: Sept. 8 to Sept. 14

Miranda Levingston, Deputy News Editor September 18, 2017
A roundup of the crimes in and around NYU's campus between Sept. 8 to Sept. 14.
Virtual Reality in NYU’s Media and Games Network

NYU Professors Bring Hamlet to Virtual Reality

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor September 18, 2017
An NYU Tandon professor works with an international team to bring the arts and education to life in virtual reality.
On Tuesday at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, writers and artists spoke about the different ways  to portray climate change in fiction. (via Wikimedia)

Gallatin Climate Conference Encourages Change

Miranda Livingston, Deputy News Editor September 18, 2017
Gallatin Climate Conference encourages students to incorporate climate change considerations to wider array of classes and studies.

NYUCD is the College Democratic Chapter for NYU. They serve as a liberal voice pushing for change and a voice for the left.

College Democrats Form Task Forces

Sakshi Venkatraman, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
The NYU College Democrats are abandoning their executive board system and are replacing it with several task forces.
Satellite image of Hurricane Irma heading to Florida on Thursday, September 7th, 2017

NYU’s Latin American Clubs Raise Funds in Wake of Irma

Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editor September 18, 2017
A number of NYU's Latin American clubs have convened to raise funds for those affected by Hurricane Irma.
NYU IT has implemented multi-factor authentication to add another layer of security to academic sites.

Multi-Factor Authentication Use Still Low, Despite IT Department’s Efforts

Helen Crosby, Contributing Writer September 15, 2017
NYU IT implements a mandatory Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) security system for its academic sites and services.
SLAM met in the park to discuss the different ways that the university could be more transparent.

SLAM Plans to Take Matters Into Their Own Hands

Kristina Hayhurst, Contributing Writer September 14, 2017
Frustrated at what they see as a lack of university transparency, NYU SLAM threatens to take action.