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NYU SLAM has made a number of claims recently against members of the Board of Trustees in regard to their conflicting interests.

Fact Checking SLAM’s Board of Trustees Claims

Alex Domb and Caroline Haskins, Deputy News Editors October 30, 2017
A closer analysis of the Student Labor Action Movement's claims about the Board of Trustees.
Many Stern students feel intense academic stress resulting from the competitiveness of the school. A few organisations on campus are working to combat these issues.

Many Try, Few Succeed — Improving Stern Mental Health

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor October 30, 2017
A look at the primary stressors for students and the ongoing initiatives to improve the mental health of the Stern community.
The Women’s cross country team finished in fifth place at the University Athletic Association (UAA) Championship on Oct. 28.

Weekly Sports Update: Oct. 23 to Oct. 28

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor October 30, 2017
A roundup of all the NYU sports action between Oct. 23 and Oct. 28

15 Frightening Films to Stream This Halloween

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor October 30, 2017

Beware, Halloween is fast approaching, and in case midterms don’t provide enough of a scare, here are some frightening films to get in the spooky spirit. Netflix: “Stranger...

Janice Gunter: Ghost Hunter

Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor October 30, 2017

Update: Janice Gunter: Ghost Hunter is a webseries by the actress Elizabeth McDonough. The following article is a profile on the character.  New York City native Janice Gunter...

The Bones of Washington Square Park

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor October 30, 2017

All of us have skeletons in our closets, but they’re hidden away and mostly metaphorical. For Washington Square Park, the skeletons of the past are instead kept underground and...

Ghosting Haunted NYU Rumors

Pamela Jew, Copy Chief October 30, 2017

Every Halloween season at NYU, there’s freshman small talk in elevators across campus about an impromptu ghost hunt to put all the newly acquired ghost rumors to rest. But it...

Religious Leaders Provide Guidance for Curious Students

Abigail Weinberg, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2017

Sometimes, students need guidance in their religious pursuits. Luckily, the 70 chaplain affiliates at the Office of Global Spiritual Life are available to help students practice...

The Thin Line Between Culture and Religion

Pamela Jew, Copy Chief October 23, 2017

The lines between culture and religion are often blurred as the two become synonymous with one another. Through the yearly holidays and daily practices, religion becomes an integral...

Students Have Faith in Their Lack of Faith

Jordan Reynolds, Arts Editor October 23, 2017

When religion is discussed in public discourse, one group of people is often left out — atheists. Atheists make up roughly a quarter of America’s population by some estimations,...

Where Do You Meme?

Jordan Reynolds, Arts Editor October 16, 2017
How do NYU students get their memes? Why do some opt for Facebook and others for Twitter? Read more to find out.

A Walk Down Memeory Lane

Pamela Jew, Copy Chief October 16, 2017
Bella Hamid may be the latest meme, but where did the meme phenomenon begin?