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NYU didn't completely ban the box this past August, and students with previous violations of rape and sexual assault are still allowed to attend the university.

Enrollment of Student Accused of Rape Brings Up Ban the Box Questions

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 23, 2016
A student who was suspended from Cornell for sexual assault now attends NYU, and students are torn about the ban-the-box discussion.
Army veteran David Luscombe in uniform. He has found a close community with other veterans and the LGBTQ center.

From Combat to Classroom, NYU Vets Face Challenges

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer September 22, 2016
Despite increased financial support from the university, veterans at NYU still strive to create a cohesive and thriving community. 
Soylent, a tasteless and colorless nutritional liquid, has recently become a trend as a "meal replacement."

I Tried: Only Consuming Soylent For a Week

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor September 21, 2016
Our writer spent a week drinking only Soylent for her meals-- and remarkably, it wasn't as bad as you might think.
James Watson is facing backlash from his derogatory comments about African-American people, women and obese people.

DNA Discoverer’s Lecture Canceled Following Controversial Comments

Veronika Jelenik, Contributing Writer September 20, 2016
NYU students protested against James Watson, one of the discoverers of DNA, speaking at Langone.
The Fashion Week Issue

The Fashion Week Issue

Gabriella Bower, Beauty & Style Editor September 19, 2016
WSN has your front row seat to over 30 of this season's New York Fashion Week shows. If you didn't snag a spot next to Anna Wintour, read on for a candid take on the city's most stylish week and beautiful photos to boot.
The FDNY Rescue Task Force responds to an explosion in Chelsea which down the surrounding two-block area.

Explosion in Chelsea “Intentional,” Injures 29

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio calls it an "intentional attack" with "no evidence it's terrorism"
Alex Bazeley and Bobby Wagner September 17, 2016
An explosion rocked the Chelsea neighborhood in New York City on Saturday night.
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...

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.
Homesick at NYU

Homesick at NYU

Grace Halio, Deputy Managing Editor September 12, 2016

Homesickness is hard to quantify. They say 21 days is all the time the body needs to adjust to a new routine. Maybe this applies for vegetarianism or a new sleep cycle — but...

The Spirit Issue

The Spirit Issue

September 6, 2016
Why is NYU lacking in so much school pride?