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The Brennan Center for Justice, located in the NYU Law building, is fighting the latest version of Trump’s travel ban.

Brennan Center Sues Trump

Amy Rhee, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
NYU's Brennan Center for Justice is fighting President Trump's latest travel ban through a lawsuit. The group says the ban is unconstitutional
Bump Fire Stocks, Women Drivers and Illusory Progress

Bump Fire Stocks, Women Drivers and Illusory Progress

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
In this turbulent time, people look everywhere for some semblance of positive progress — a sign that maybe the bad guys are not so bad after all. But both the Saudi Government and the NRA are anti-democratic groups with backward agendas.
The Right to Self-Determination and America’s Selective Morality

The Right to Self-Determination and America’s Selective Morality

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
In the past month, two acts of passionate, egalitarian democracy have made second or third-page headlines worldwide but largely failed to garner international attention
President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word

President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word

NYU Student Labor Action Movement, USAS #44, Guest Editorial October 2, 2017
Additionally, we understand how some may wonder what effect Bill de Blasio’s endorsement for our campaign will have on a private university’s decision making. Looking onward, we are in communications with the Mayor’s youth liaison office, setting up meetings and working on tangible ways to pressure the school’s administration into achieving our goals.
Republican Mayor candidate Nicole Malliotakis gave a speech to students at an NYU College Republican meeting on Sept. 28. She discussed topics relevant to many NYU students like prioritizing improvements on the NYC Public Transit.

Republican Mayoral Candidate Speaks to College Republicans

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor September 29, 2017
Nicole Malliotakis, the Republican Candidate for New York City Mayor, spoke to NYUCR.
Students from NYU and New York activists gathered in Washington Square Park on Sept. 28 to rally against pamphlets that were left by IDENTITY EVROPA -- a white nationalist hate group

Rally Held in WSP After White Nationalists’ Pamphlets Found in Kimmel

Miranda Levingston, News Editor September 29, 2017
Demonstrators gathered in Washington Square Park after pamphlets from a white nationalist organization were found in Kimmel.
It’s Time to Bring Morality Back to the Ballot Box

It’s Time to Bring Morality Back to the Ballot Box

Alison Zimmerman, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
But when deeds of aggression and crude misogyny aren’t enough to sway our vote, where can we turn to direct the moral conversation and condemn violence?
Serena Williams won her 23rd Grand Slam while pregnant; silencing critics and exceeding expectations

What Serena Williams’ Pregnancy Means for Women

Helen Xie, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
Serena Williams demonstrates that pregnancy does not detract from athletic aspiration or performance.
In Bed With Lady Gaga

In Bed With Lady Gaga

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor September 20, 2017
Lady Gaga's new Netflix documentary "Gaga: Five Foot Two" gives an intimate look into the NYU alum's life.
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Antifa Handbook Writer Speaks at Gallatin

David Wagner, Contributing Writer September 14, 2017
Mark Bray, author of Antifa: The Anti-Facist Handbook, speaks at NYU and encourages violence against the far-right.
Noname was one of the many performers for the Mystery Concert.

Dave East Goes Wild at the Mystery Concert

Maya Ranganathan, Contributing Writer September 8, 2017
The NYU Program Board welcomed back students with the annual Mystery Concert at Le Poisson Rouge on Wednesday, Sept. 6. The concert, headlined by guests Palm, Noname and Dave East, boasted a massive attendance, with the line-to-enter snaking around the block.

Welcome Week Stories: Open Door Policy

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer August 28, 2017
Here's what happened when Camille Larkins adopted an open door policy on her first night at NYU.