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An IEC protestor's sign in the Kimmel Center for University Life on Wednesday.

With Its Contract Expiring, Student Activists Advocate for End to Aramark

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 26, 2018
On Wednesday, student activists from the Incarceration to Education Coalition were protesting NYU’s involvement with Aramark on the steps of the Kimmel.
New Steinhardt Scholar-in Residence Ruben Blades, on a panel at San Diego Comic Con.

Steinhardt Appoints 17-Time Grammy Nominee Rubén Blades as Scholar-In-Residence

Ryan Jackloski, Contributing Writer September 25, 2018
Rubén Blades, a Panamanian singer-songwriter, has been appointed as a scholar-in-residence at NYU Steinhardt.
An installation made from death certificates of people who died from police brutality.

Pop-up Museum Spotlights NYPD Failings

A new pop-up museum near campus hopes to bring attention to broken-windows policing.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 24, 2018
A new pop-up museum near campus hopes to bring attention to the questionable policing method called Broken Windows policing, and is hosted by the NYCLU.
A trunk fell on a car in the city of Guangzhou.

At NYU, Students Sheltered From Storms

Students from hurricane-ravaged regions have evaded the full brunt of the damage.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor September 24, 2018
A report on how a recent typhoon which hit the Philippines affected NYU students, and how NYU reacted.
NYU's Washington Square campus falls within the 66th state assembly district.

After Contentious Primaries, NYU Sets Sights on November Elections

Ben Davis, Contributing Writer September 20, 2018
With midterm elections coming up, NYU students and staff weigh in with their predictions and thoughts.
The inside of the NYU Bookstore. (Photo by Julia McNeill)

Bookstore Makeover to Save Students $2 Million Falls Short on Money-Saving Goals

The answer to the question we all had on our minds when buying books this semester.
Yotam Ponte, Contributing Writer September 19, 2018
A look into the updated layout of the NYU Bookstore.
Nolita resident Georgette Fleischer speaks at a town hall meeting about the L Train. It will shut down in April 2019 and remain closed for 15 months.

Locals Concerned Over Impending L Train Shutdown

With the L Train slated to close its tracks in April of this year, New York locals worry how their daily lives will be impacted.
Sam Klein, Deputy Multimedia Editor September 18, 2018
With the L Train slated to close its tracks in April of this year, New York locals worry how their daily lives will be impacted.
A recent study analyzed biofeedback as a form of voice therapy for transgender women.

Trans Women Find Their Pitch

When trans people transition, their voices often don't. NYU researchers are looking into how to change that.
Kristina Hayhurst, News Editor September 17, 2018
When trans people transition, their voices often don't. NYU researchers are looking into how to change that.
Melissa Murray is a professor at NYU Law, specializing in constitutional law, family law, criminal law, and reproductive rights and justice.

Law Professor Delivers Scathing Testimony at Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing

NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray testified against the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Meghna Maharishi, Contributing Writer September 14, 2018
NYU Law Professor Melissa Murray testified against the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Satellite image showing Hurricane Florence approaching the East Coast.

When a Hurricane Hits Home: Students Brace For Florence

Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 13, 2018
Many NYU students hail from the states that are slated to be hit by Hurricane Florence.
New York Primary Elections are happening tomorrow. Candidates, from left to right: Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon running for the state governor; Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams running for lieutenant governor; Leecia Eve, Letitia James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Zephyr Teachout running for attorney general.

How You Can Vote in the Sept. 13 Primary Election

Here's how and where to vote in the primary elections.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 12, 2018
Here's how and where to vote in the primary elections.
One of the pages from the edition WSN released on Sept. 14.

In the Archives: NYU During 9/11

A look into the newspaper's archives from the days following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief September 11, 2018
A look into the newspaper's archives from the days following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.