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New York Prepares for Pivotal Elections

Ahead of Tuesday’s midterms, a preview of the races most pertinent to the NYU community.
Alex Domb, News Editor November 5, 2018
Ahead of Tuesday’s midterms, a preview of the races most pertinent to the NYU community.
Left to right: Senators-at-Large Rose Asaf and Bayan Abubakr, and Alternate Senator-at-Large Leen Dweik, wearing Keffiyehs, or scarfs to show solidarity with Palestine. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Student Introduces BDS Resolution, to Vote by Secret Ballot

Divesting from pro-Israel corporations that violate Palestinian rights could harm Tandon students job prospects.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2018
Divesting from pro-Israel corporations that violate Palestinian rights could harm Tandon students job prospects.
A float from this year's NYC Halloween Parade. (Photo by Tony Wu)

New Yorkers Let Loose at Packed Halloween Parade

At the annual New York City Village Halloween Parade, WSN met a queen from Colombia, Bob and Linda Belcher and a cotton candy-costumed foodie.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi October 31, 2018
At the annual New York City Village Halloween Parade, WSN met a queen from Colombia, Bob and Linda Belcher and a cotton candy-costumed foodie.
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NYU Postpones Milo Yiannopoulos Halloween Talk at Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Request

Yiannopoulos was scheduled to talk to Professor Michael Rectenwald's writing class.
Alex Domb, News Editor October 30, 2018
Yiannopoulos was scheduled to talk to Professor Michael Recentwald’s writing class.
Jermaine Haywood with his son, Jermaine Jr., after receiving his diploma through NYU's Prison Education Program. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Behind Bars, Three Men Graduate With Their NYU Degrees

Jermaine Haywood, Rakeem Golson and Isaac Ray graduated from NYU’s Prison Education Program on Monday.
Sam Klein, Managing Editor October 30, 2018
Jermaine Haywood, Rakeem Golson and Isaac Ray graduated from NYU’s Prison Education Program on Monday.
Kimmel steps filled with students attending the vigil for Pittsburgh (Photo by Andrew Califf)

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Silences University

Over 300 students lined the steps of Kimmel in remembrance of the 11 lives lost Saturday morning.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor October 29, 2018
Over 300 students lined the steps of Kimmel in remembrance of the 11 lives lost Saturday morning.
Lola lies in bed after being banned from PayPal. (Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Cam Girl. Stripper. Student.

Lady Lola Lightning cams and strips to fund her entire tuition, living costs and more. No toys or tricks involved.
Joel Lee, Staff Writer October 29, 2018
Lady Lola Lightning cams and strips to fund her entire tuition, living costs and more. No toys or tricks involved.
Jennifer Lila Trowbridge, an NYU Anthropology professor and PhD candidate in Anthropology, has done extensive field work as a forensic anthropologist in Colombia and Guatemala. (Photo by Natalie Chinn)

Working With Bones, Bringing Peace to the Dead

When your profession revolves around skeletal remains, you develop a unique connection with the deceased.
Natalie Chinn, Culture Editor October 29, 2018
When your profession revolves around skeletal remains, you develop a unique connection with the deceased.
Conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is scheduled to speak at a class taught by self-proclaimed “deplorable” NYU professor Michael Rectenwald on Wednesday. (Image via flickr.com; illustration by Katie Peurrung)

‘Alt-Right’ Leader Slated to Speak at NYU

The conservative pundit Milo Yiannopoulos will speak on issues like cultural appropriation in a class taught by “deplorable” professor Michael Rectenwald.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor October 28, 2018
The conservative pundit Milo Yiannopoulos will speak on issues like cultural appropriation in a class taught by “deplorable” professor Michael Rectenwald.
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In Union Square, New Yorkers Mourn for Victims of Synagogue Shooting

Hundreds of New Yorkers spent a rainy Saturday night mourning the 17 victims of the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.
October 28, 2018
Hundreds of New Yorkers spent a rainy Saturday night mourning the 17 victims of the Tree of Life Congregation Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.
A police car weaves between US Postal Service vans nearby NYU Langone's emergency care unit.

Langone Emergency Unit Evacuated After Bomb Threat Next Door

Doctors, patients and staff were evacuated from Langone's Ambulatory Care unit at West 52nd Street after a suspicious package was found at the post office nearby.
Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2018
Doctors, patients and staff were evacuated from Langone's Ambulatory Care unit at West 52nd Street after a suspicious package was found at the post office nearby.
Why You Should Feel Better About Your B+ (and Worse About Your A-)

Why You Should Feel Better About Your B+ (and Worse About Your A-)

Alex Domb, News Editor October 25, 2018
NYU recently announced major changes made to the GPA grading scale.