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In the fall of 2015, NYU held a three-hour listening session — facilitated by then-CAS Dean Gabi Starr and Provost Katherine Fleming — that mostly featured students of color discussing the lack of belonging many of them felt within the NYU community.

NYU’s Newest Diversity Effort, Explained

Sayer Devlin, News Editor November 14, 2017
NYU to launch climate survey to evaluate attitudes, behaviors and standards of NYU professors, students and employees.
The Social Media Issue

The Social Media Issue

Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan November 13, 2017
There is no denying social media has transcended the intentions of its forefathers and impacted past, present and future generations alike in unprecedented ways.
On Nov. 9, around 60 NYU students gathered to protest President Donald Trump’s decision to end DACA.

NYU Students Walk Out to Clean the Dream Act

Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 10, 2017
On Thursday afternoon, approximately 60 students walked out of class to protest Donald Trump's repeal of DACA, and to support a new "Clean" Dream Act to protect undocumented child immigrants.
Fringe: Fall 2017

Fringe: Fall 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor November 9, 2017
In the Fall 2017 edition of Fringe, our Beauty & Style team takes a look at the changing face of the beauty industry.
NYU Fraternities FIJI and PIKE Placed on Inactive Status for Hazing

NYU Fraternities FIJI and PIKE Placed on Inactive Status for Hazing

Sayer Devlin, News Editor November 8, 2017
Two NYU fraternities are under investigation for allegations of hazing. Each was recently recognized as inactive by NYU for failure to act in good standing.
Approximately 200 people gathered to protest the shutdown of local news outlets DNAinfo and Gothamist on Nov.6 in City Hall Park.

Community Gathers to Protest Closure of DNAinfo and Gothamist

Sarah Jackson, Staff Writer November 7, 2017
Protesters gathered in City Hall Park on Monday Nov. 6 to oppose CEO’s decision to shut down local news outlets DNAinfo and Gothamist one week after employees unionized.
The Analog Issue

The Analog Issue

Anna Letson, Multimedia Editor November 6, 2017
Despite advances in technology, analog mediums are still treasured today.
NYU Journalism to Sever Ties with NYU Abu Dhabi

NYU Journalism to Sever Ties with NYU Abu Dhabi

Gallatin Faculty Urge Colleagues Not to Teach at NYUAD
Mack DeGeurin, Sayer Devlin and Jemima McEvoy November 3, 2017
NYU's Arthur L. Carter Institute of Journalism has decided to end its relationship with NYU's Abu Dhabi campus over concerns of access to the campus.
A recent attack on civilians in lower manhattan has left at least eight dead and 11 injured. Forensics and police gather to investigate and control the scene.

On the Scene of the TriBeCa Attacks

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor November 1, 2017
A suspected terror attack in Tribeca leaves eight dead and over a dozen injured.
Police stand in front of P.S. 234 Independence School in TriBeCa.

Fatalities Reported in Halloween Attack in Lower Manhattan

The News Team October 31, 2017
An attack in Lower Manhattan earlier today led to eight deaths.
The hashtag #MeToo went viral within the NYU community after the sexual harassment allegations were brought up against Harvey Weinstein.

#MeToo, NYU: Feminist Clubs on Campus Respond to the Aftermath of the Harvey Weinstein Allegations

Aya Ouda, Contributing Writer October 31, 2017
Following the social media movement #MeToo, members of feminist clubs on campus have affirmed their support for victims of sexual assault, whether or not they choose to share their story.
The Spooky Issue

The Spooky Issue

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor October 30, 2017
Check out this week's spoooky stories about what haunts the streets and students of NYU.