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NYU has set up a whole week of events preceding President Hamilton’s inauguration.

Inaugural Week Marks New Era

Diamond Naga Siu, Lexi Faunce and Abraham Gross September 19, 2016
For Hamilton, inauguration week is less a celebration of him than a reconciliation and celebration of NYU as a whole.

NYU Service vs. NYC Social Issues

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 16, 2016

NYU boasts a long history of civic unrest, and the students have a reputation for engaging with its community. In addition to protests and rallies, students interact with communities...

Lambda Chi Alpha's rush was canceled this fall due violation of NYU and Fraternity policies.

Lambda Chi Alpha Cancels Rush Due to Policy Violation

Miranda Bernice Levingston, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
NYU fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha has canceled all 'rush' programming due to an ongoing investigation for alleged violations of the university's alcohol policies.
Student Guilty of Defrauding NYU $1 Million

Student Guilty of Defrauding NYU $1 Million

Rachel Rivers, Contributing Writer September 15, 2016

While NYU financial aid is known for being stingy, an NYU alum was even stingier: he defrauded NYU of over $1.3 million dollars of financial aid. 48-year-old Frank Harrison was...

CMEP, located on eighth floor Kimmel, is frustrated with NYU's use of diversity as a buzzword.

NYU’s Diversion from Diversity

Sayer Devlin, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016

For a university in and of the city, NYU’s student body diversity does not accurately represent the surrounding demographics. Black and African American people make up 26 percent...

Updates on IEC, SLAM, and Divest movements and their post-Spring/Summer developments.

Checking in with Student Activist Groups

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016
After a summer of much change, NYU activist groups refreshed and redefined their work for the year.
President-elect, Donald Trump, proposed many ideas during his presidential campaign, but due to their equivocation on the major issues, here are the top 6 that will impact NYU students.

Divide Among NYU College Republicans Over Endorsing Trump

Diamond Naga Siu and Abraham Gross September 14, 2016
With the election only weeks away, NYU College Republicans are divided over endorsing their party's nominee.
Hundreds of union members march outside NYU Langone to protest the recent proposal to cut worker benefits.

Health Care Union Vocalizes Concern for NYU Langone Workers’ Benefits

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer September 9, 2016
NYU Langone’s employees protested this past month about the hospital cutting employee’s health benefits.
Top facts to know before studying away.

The Lowdown on Studying Abroad

Yifan Li, Contributing Writer September 7, 2016
Students and faculty weigh in on what makes a great study away site.
Columbia Ruling Wins Union Rights for Grads

Columbia Ruling Wins Union Rights for Grads

Sayer Devlin, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
NYU's graduate student workers were officially recognized as employees of the university after a recent decision by the National Labor Relations Board.
NYU Ability Project, located at the Media and Games Network at Tandon, serves as a connection point for people with disabilities to modern technology.

NYU Improving Disability Tech

Ashley Arnold, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
NYU Tandon students are recognized by Mayor Bill de Blasio for their work with handicapped youth.
New York State Bar Association Committee on Ethics recently voted on charging clients of New York law firms for the work of unpaid interns.

NY Law Firms Charge for Interns

Yorai Vardi, Contributing Writer September 6, 2016
NYU Law students speak out on a recent New York State Bar Association ruling that declared law firms may bill their clients for the work of unpaid interns.