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NYU’s 2031 expansion plan is finally underway with the beginning of construction at 181 Mercer.  Many students are optimistic for the new facility, but some question its role in the gentrification of the neighbourhood.

181 Mercer Street Construction Begins

Sherah Ndjongo, Contributing Writer March 8, 2017
Construction for NYU's 181 Mercer Street project has begun. Some students are looking forward to seeing the finished product, while others question the necessity of a new NYU building.
With Trump’s travel ban, citizens from six Muslim-majority countries are banned from entering the United States.  Eating Fattoush and other foods from these countries can help people humanize these stigmatized countries.

Traditional Recipes from the Six Countries Affected by the Travel Ban

March 8, 2017
No matter how hard political leaders try to dehumanize certain Muslim countries, it is important to note that they are indeed human. Let’s fight Trump’s travel ban with six recipes that celebrate, rather than shut out these six countries.
After the protests at Bobst last week, SLAM members held a private meeting with Andrew Hamilton.  They discussed the implications of having a student voice on the NYU Board of Trustees.

Administrators and SLAM Talk Representation Post-Protest

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor March 8, 2017
Members of NYU SLAM met with President Andrew Hamilton to discuss student involvement on the board of trustees.
The Culture Shock Issue

The Culture Shock Issue

Kaitlyn Wang, Co-Managing Editor March 6, 2017

Moving to the big, scary city is a huge jump — New York City boasts a culture of its own that no one is really prepared for. But NYU students have to make more than the jump...

City Transplants

City Transplants

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor March 6, 2017

I remember seeing the event for free swag during Welcome Week — of course, as a broke college student, I went. The room was full of high-energy Welcome Week leaders handing all...

Started at the Top, Now You’re Not

Started at the Top, Now You’re Not

Natasha Roy, News Editor March 6, 2017

Going to college is often seen as a far-off, much awaited goal. But once teenagers graduate high school, the uncertainty of an upcoming freshman year may seem daunting to incoming...

Can You See My Underwear?

Can You See My Underwear?

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor March 6, 2017

On my first day of high school in Chicago, the girl sitting next to me in English class announced with a booming voice and American accent that she liked my pants. I was momentarily...

The Bias Response Line is a phone service established in Fall 2016 to act as a confidential medium through which community members can report incidents of bias, discrimination and harassment. The resource has received favourable feedback despite only being in its pilot stages.

Does the Bias Hotline Work?

Olivia Roos, Contributing Writer March 6, 2017
An investigation into the effectiveness of the Bias Response Line— an NYU initiative to share or report experiences and concerns of discriminatory behavior on campus.
Since the walkout in November with NYU student speakers like GLS sophomore Felipe Gomes, more people have joined the fight to make NYU a sanctuary campus.  NYU alumni began a petition to send to NYU President Andrew Hamilton once it receives 1,000 signatures.

NYU Alumni Advocate for Sanctuary Campus Status

Natasha Roy, News Editor March 1, 2017
NYU alumni are leading the charge to make NYU a sanctuary campus. Gallatin alumni Carly Krakow and Bailey Theado brought the movement to NYU and are now convincing faculty to join the cause.
Health Beyond the Body

Health Beyond the Body

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2017

I recite a short mantra before eating, whisper blessing words when I’m uncertain and as a female, shave my hair. But when asked if I’m religious, I always say no — these...

Mental Health As the Child of Immigrants

Mental Health As the Child of Immigrants

Natasha Roy, News Editor February 27, 2017

I first noticed my symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder at 11 years old, and I silently hoped the intrusive thoughts would stop taking over my mind as quickly as they had...