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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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A middle-aged man with gray hair faces away from the camera. He is wearing a black New York Taxi Workers Alliance shirt.

Taxi workers begin to receive hard-won debt relief

After the New York Taxi Workers Alliance struck a deal with the city last fall, thousands of taxi drivers will see city-funded debt relief starting Monday, Sept. 19.
Abby Wilson, News Editor September 20, 2022

A city-backed debt relief guarantee won by New York taxi workers last November went into effect on Monday, Sept. 19, restructuring loans for thousands of drivers who have purchased...

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Safe Ride wait times shortened by 30% over the last year

Despite NYU’s Safe Ride service seeing an increase in ridership and a decrease in wait times, the university plans to develop a university-specific ride-share app.
Sara Sharma, Contributing Writer September 19, 2022

Safe Ride, NYU’s free late-night shuttle service operated in partnership with Via Transportation, has decreased wait times by an average of four minutes despite a 40% increase...

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NYU buys $122 million Brooklyn building

The 10-story office building, which is located adjacent to NYU’s Brooklyn campus, was formerly owned by JPMorgan Chase.
Gillian Blum, Copy Chief September 16, 2022

NYU has purchased a 10-story downtown Brooklyn office building — previously owned by JPMorgan Chase  — for $122 million, as reported by The Real Deal on Wednesday. The 3 MetroTech...

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Invasive lanternflies have arrived in Washington Square

The invasive insects, which have been spotted by students across the city, spread easily and can be harmful to trees and other wildlife. New Yorkers have been instructed to crush them.
Rylee La Testa, Contributing Writer September 15, 2022

Spotted lanternflies, an invasive species that has multiplied across New York City, are putting many of the city’s plants at risk. The insects have been spotted in parks near...

A man in a white NYU jersey and purple shorts dribbles a ball upfield with two defenders in black and maroon Stevens jerseys and one teammate in a white NYU jersey and purple shorts.

NYU soccer falls 2-1 to 11th-ranked Stevens in non-conference home game

Although sophomore Joe Leslie scored his fourth goal of the season, NYU’s defeat places them at 2-2-1.
Pablo Ocariz, Staff Writer September 15, 2022

The NYU men’s soccer team fell 2-1 to No. 11 Stevens Institute of Technology on Sept. 13 in a home game at Gaelic Park. This marks the second straight 2-1 defeat for the Violets,...

The logo of New York Universitys Asian/Pacific/American Studies in white in the middle of leaves and flowers.

Opinion: NYU should drop its facade of Pacific Island inclusion

Despite housing the Asian/Pacific/American Institute and an associated major, NYU is failing to provide enough courses on Pacific Island Studies.
Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Identity & Equity Editor September 15, 2022

I realized my previous major, performance studies, at the Tisch School of the Arts was far too white for me, so this semester, I sought out an internal transfer into a major with...

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NYU dedicates gallery to student killed in car crash

A gallery of work by incoming NYU first-year Giancarlo Arias, who was killed in a car crash in August, is being displayed by the university’s studio art department.
Montserrat Pagan and JessaRose Beeman September 15, 2022

The family of Giancarlo Arias — an 18-year-old killed in a car crash days before he was set to begin his first year at NYU — has donated a gallery of the young artist’s works...

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New state gun legislation isn’t enough, students say

Although recent New York state concealed carry laws will not impact NYU’s gun policy, many students worry that citywide restrictions are insufficient.
Ela Kulkarni, Contributing Writer September 14, 2022

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new gun control legislation package, which went into effect this month, includes a law which prohibits the concealed carry of firearms in certain “sensitive”...

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Outside guests now allowed in dorms and other NYU buildings

As COVID-19 restrictions on campus continue to ease, students are looking forward to welcoming non-NYU guests into university buildings under a new policy announced on Tuesday.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy News Editor September 13, 2022

NYU students can now bring outside guests into residence halls and other campus spaces — a reversal of a policy that has been in place since fall 2020. Students, faculty and...

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NYU jumps 3 spots in latest U.S. News rankings

After a data reporting scandal, Columbia University dipped from No. 2 to No. 18 in yesterday’s U.S. News & World Reports rankings. NYU now sits at No. 25.
Abby Wilson, News Editor September 13, 2022

NYU is the 25th best college in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report’s rankings released yesterday — a jump from No. 28 last year. Since 2016, when the university...

Emerging menswear finds footing at New York Men’s Day

Emerging menswear finds footing at New York Men’s Day

Gender-expansive treatment of clothing on menswear runways leaves little to be desired.
Chad Evans, Contributing Writer September 13, 2022

Mounting momentum for both bolder and more varied looks in the menswear market, the opening showcase of New York Men’s Day goes beyond rigid conventions. Held over two sessions...