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Guest Essay: NYU AAUP condemns detention of Mahmoud Khalil

The American Association of University Professors is a national organization of professors and academics with over 500 chapters at college campuses.

NYU’s chapter of the American Association of University Professors condemns the unlawful abduction and detention of U.S. permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil. Khalil is a recent...

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5 fulfilling restaurants to break your fast during Ramadan

Enjoy some of these tasty restaurants with your loved ones after a long day of fasting.
Maryam Babar, Staff Writer March 11, 2025

In the blink of an eye, another Ramadan has approached, Muslims all around the world come together and embrace their bonds, not only with each other, but also with their creator,...

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Basketball teams advance to Sweet 16, softball opening weekend and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: March 2 - 8.
Matthew Singh, Deputy Sports Editor March 10, 2025

Baseball The NYU baseball team hosted a doubleheader against Dean College on Saturday, March 8, winning the first game 12-6. The Violets fell into a hole early, going down 4-0...

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Opinion: NYU must be more accommodating for Ramadan

To honor its Muslim students, the university should prioritize expanding private spaces for prayer in addition to increasing meal options at dining halls for those who are fasting.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor March 10, 2025

With Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, having ended and Ramadan already in full swing, millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating the holiest month of...

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Unique talents and ensembles shine at UltraViolet Live

The winner of this year’s universitywide talent show was Steinhardt junior Aasia Gabbour, whose Chinese violin performance stunned the contest’s celebrity judges.
Mariana Arboleda, Staff Writer February 24, 2025

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Basketball teams win UAA Championships, baseball and tennis seasons begin and other news

Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: Feb. 16 - 22.
Sidney Snider, Sports Editor February 24, 2025

Baseball NYU’s baseball team opened the 2025 season on Saturday, splitting a doubleheader at Hendrix College in Conway, AR. Hendrix held a 7-0 lead until the top of the fifth...

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Review: ‘Mo’ season 2 is a comedic reprieve in Trump’s America

Mohammed Amer’s witty comedy series connects a Palestinian American story to a larger message about immigration and displacement.
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer February 14, 2025

Warning: This review contains spoilers. The second season of the Netflix series “Mo” is one of the most surprising shows on television. I can’t think of a single show...

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Beyond NYU: Shaping films and shows frame by frame

From NYU Tisch classes to Hollywood’s “Ted Lasso,” alum A.J. Catoline shared his experiences in the world of film editing.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 6, 2025

Tisch alum A.J. Catoline always had an interest in film and writing, but he discovered that his true passion was for editing in an NYU filmmaking course. Now, he’s an Emmy-winning...

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NYU says it will ‘comply with the law’ in response to immigration crackdown

The statement comes after NYU Langone Health reportedly warned its employees to avoid protecting patients from immigration enforcement.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor February 5, 2025

NYU “will comply with the law” amid the Trump administration’s prospective crackdown on student visas, university spokesperson John Beckman said Monday. That same day, staff...

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10 movies to look out for in 2025

From Disney remakes to war reenactments, these 10 films will keep you coming back to the theater all year long.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

As Oscars season is nearing, it’s time to wave goodbye to the failures and triumphs of 2024’s film and turn our attention to the year ahead. As NYU students, it's integral...

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NYU AAUP report reveals ‘special relationship’ between Mills and pro-Israeli Facebook mom

President Linda Mills has repeatedly communicated with a parent now calling for the deportation of pro-Palestinian protesters.
Audrey Abrahams, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

President Linda Mills has maintained close correspondence with an NYU parent and founder of an influential Facebook group that pressures universities to sanction pro-Palestinian...

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Opinion: Trump’s new immigration policies put Arab, Muslim and pro-Palestinian students at risk

With a new travel ban on the horizon, international NYU students who are potentially at risk need to be aware of what lies ahead.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor January 30, 2025

In 2017, President Donald Trump enacted a drastic and unprecedented travel ban targeting Muslim-majority countries, halting immigration from countries such as Iran and Somalia...