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NYU School of Medicine psychiatry professor, was fired for not receiving her annual flu shot. At NYU Langone Medical Center, the influenza shot is important for patient safety.

Flu Shot-Free Professor Fired

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor May 1, 2017
A professor from NYU's School of Medicine was fired because she did not receive a flu shot.
Crime Log: Jan. 20 to April. 30

Crime Log: Jan. 20 to April. 30

Coco Wang and Htoo Min May 1, 2017
A look at this semester's crimes.
NYU Abu Dhabi Campus.

NYUAD Annual Hackathon

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor April 24, 2017
NYU Abu Dhabi hosted its sixth annual hackathon, focussing on projects that will enforce social change.
The NYU School of Law and Premonition Analytics are trying to make Premonition's database more widely accessible to students. This new partnership will allow for more research about the outcome of legal cases.

Premonition Announces Partnership With NYU Law

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor April 17, 2017
Miami-based artificial intelligence firm Premonition Analytics has agreed to a data-sharing partnership with the NYU School of Law.
The NYU College of Dentistry Global Student Outreach team providing emergency dental care to residents in Machias, Maine. The team has collaborated with the Washington County Children Program to provide free dental care in the county since 2009.

NYU Dentistry Students Brought Dental Service to Children in Maine

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor April 13, 2017
The NYU College of Dentistry Global Student Outreach program partnered with the Washington County Children Program at the beginning of this month to provide comprehensive and emergency dental care to children and adults in Maine.
This story is about the law school.

West Virginia’s Former Secretary of State Joins NYU

Miranda Levingston and Htoo Min April 10, 2017
Former West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant will join NYU School of Law's Brennan Center for Justice as the manager of state advocacy.
Deans Wanted: Five Departures

Deans Wanted: Five Departures

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor April 6, 2017
Multiple individuals have been stepping down from their positions as deans.
A new platform called Mixed-Reality Learning Environment, being developed by the Department of Mechatronics, will allow students to control laboratory equipment through mobile devices.

Mixed Reality Technology Innovated Tandon Laboratory Course

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor April 4, 2017
A team from Tandon's mechatronics departments are working to integrate mixed-reality technology in the classroom. This mixed reality environment will help students understand dynamic systems and control concepts, as well as cut the cost of lab equipment.
Crime Log: March 27 to April 2

Crime Log: March 27 to April 2

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus reported between March 27 and April 2.
Phillip Brian Harper of NYU English will become the Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. He plans to become familiar with GSAS activities in order to understand what to work on as the new dean.

Professor Becomes GSAS Dean

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2017
President Andrew Hamilton and Provost Katherine Fleming announced March 27 that GSAS professor Phillip Harper will be the new dean for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
NYU Divest visited the corporate office of Board of Trustees chair William Berkley on March 31 to  deliver a letter discussing a revote on the rejection of divesting from fossil fuels industry in June 2016.

NYU Divest Brings Demands to the Board of Trustees

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2017
Four members of NYU Divest went to the office of board of trustees chair William Berkley's office to deliver a list of demands regarding the university's divestment from fossil fuels.
PWR BTTM are the glittery punk-rockers rising up the New York music scene. The duo released their latest single “Answer my Text” earlier in March.

Staff Recs: Best Art to Name-Drop

Thomas Price, Htoo Min and Hailey Nuthals March 29, 2017
'Tis the season for a flood of cover letters to be sent to prospective summer internships. Let us help you answer the ever-terrifying interview question that will determine your cool-factor.
NYU Stern School of Business Dean, Peter Henry, who announced his decision to step down from the position on December 31, 2016. WSN sat down with Henry on Wednesday to discuss his time as Dean and plans for the future.

Stern Dean Stepping Down, Search Underway

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2017
Stern Dean Peter Henry will step down from his position in December. The search committee for a new Dean is currently being formed.
A fire at Chelsea Market earlier today caused hundreds of people to evacuate the building. Only one injury was reported and the fire was extinguished in less than an hour.

Drama Across From Tisch Studio — Chelsea Market on Fire

Coco Wang and Miranda Levingson March 28, 2017
A fire broke out on the Chelsea Market rooftop around noon on Tuesday. A Tisch studio is located a three-minute walk away from the market.
NYU campus and flags.

NYU Criticized for Ties to Aramark

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor March 27, 2017
NYU Prison Divest created a petition requesting that the university end its relationship with the food provider Aramark Corporation.
The $500 million building that is to be built at NYU Tandon could potentially generate significant revenue for the university.

Photo: NYU Expansion Targets Tandon

March 27, 2017

The $500 million building that is to be built at NYU Tandon could potentially generate significant revenue for the university.

The faculty has expressed their dismay regarding Charles Murray’s event on campus. Many have chosen to undersign the document to show their support of the letter.

Charles Murray’s Upcoming Talk Prompted Faculty Letter to Hamilton

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor March 24, 2017
Almost 150 faculty members of color signed a letter to President Andrew Hamilton and Provost Katherine Fleming expressing their concern over Charles Murray's planned speech.
By the end of this semester, the committee will announce the new CAS Dean, who will assume Professor Gabrielle Starr’s position.

Search for New CAS Dean Continues

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor March 23, 2017
The CAS Dean Search Committee is now reviewing candidates for a new dean, after receiving input from students and faculty in the CAS community.
Crime Log: March 1 to March 12

Crime Log: March 1 to March 12

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor March 20, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus between March 1 and March 12.
Transferring schools at NYU isn’t as difficult as it seems. CAS sophomore Narissa Hajratalli originally studied in Tandon’s Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering program, but now studies Neural Science at CAS

Students Struggle to Transfer from Tandon

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor March 6, 2017
Chemistry credits are not transferring for students that are trying to transfer from Tandon to CAS.
Crime Log: Feb. 25-28

Crime Log: Feb. 25-28

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor March 6, 2017
A look at the crimes on campus from Feb. 25 to Feb. 28.
With a smaller department, less faculty members and limited lab space, many NYU Tandon students are questioning why their physics program possesses fewer resources than that of CAS.

Students Have Concerns About Tandon Physics Department

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor February 27, 2017
Some students believe that the CAS physics program is much better than the program offered at NYU's Tandon School of Engineering. Some argue that the difference is a result of Tandon's scarce resources.
John Sexton, NYU's former President, spoke at a The Review and Debates club event on February 21 at the Kimmel Center.  Sexton discussed free speech and answered the questions about the recent cancellations of controversial speakers.

President Emeritus John Sexton Speaks on Open Debate and Free Speech

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor February 22, 2017
President Emeritus John Sexton spoke about the importance of free speech and open debate at The Review and Debates event tonight.
A digital rendering of the hyperloop system to be established at NYU Shanghai. The project has been run by a team from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering.

Tandon Students Help Design Hyperloop at SpaceX Headquarters

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor February 15, 2017
A group of Tandon students succeeded in the Hyperloop design competition in 2016. They traveled to California in January to compete at the SpaceX headquarters.
Elmer Holmes Bobst library in darkness following a power outage on Tuesday 14th, February 2017.

Photo: Blacked Out Bobst

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor February 14, 2017

Elmer Holmes Bobst library in darkness following a power outage on Tuesday 14th, February 2017.

A pianist who frequents Washington Square Park altered his instrument with a sign that reads "this machine kills fascism." He played in front of the arch as people gathered to record his music.

Ralliers Work to Shatter Broken Windows in Washington Square Park

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor February 11, 2017
Rally attenders gathered in Washington Square Park to demonstrate support against the recent actions regarding immigration.
Washington Square Park and 5th Avenue in the snow. New York expects to see heavy snow showers Wednesday night.

Administration Freezes Class Tomorrow

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor February 8, 2017
The administration has announced that they plan to remain open despite winter storm warnings.
To honor Elie Wiesel, a well renowned author of several Holocaust novels, the Bronfman Center hosted a panel with Holocaust survivor Mirian Adler for students to broaden their perspectives.

Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Panel Commemorating Elie Wiesel

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor February 6, 2017
During Holocaust Remembrance Week the CAS Dean Office and Realize Israel hosted a celebration of Elie Wiesel in the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life.
Members of the MSA rally kneel in prayer by the Washington Square Arch to peacefully demonstrate their religious devotion despite the hateful rhetoric surrounding Muslims.

Walls Don’t Hold Back MSA During Rally

Sayer Devlin and Htoo Min February 1, 2017
The Muslim Student Association hosts a rally at Kimmel responding to President Trump's executive orders restricting immigration and suspending refugee admission.
The post-it notes covering Anastasiya Muravyeva's  door on Nov. 17 displayed rhetoric commonly employed by white nationalists, like "white pride" and "make America white again."

100 Days of Post-Inaugural Hate

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor January 31, 2017
The Asian Pacific American Institute has created an online form where people can report hate crimes that occur within the first 100 days of Donald Trump's Presidency.
Tandon announced that it is investing $500 million into renovating its campus, including a new building at 370 Jay St.

NYU Invests $500 Million in Renovations for Brooklyn Campus

Htoo Min, Deputy News Editor January 27, 2017
The Tandon School of Engineering announces a new building for its students to the price of $500 Million.
Protesters marching in Washington as part of the Women's March on Washington.

NYU Students Travel to D.C. to Join the Women’s March

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor January 23, 2017
NYU students attended the Women's March in D.C. after Donald Trump's inauguration.
NYU Law students are now able to apply for a new IDLO internship program

New Program Promotes Global Law Experience

Coco Wang, Staff Writer December 7, 2016
NYU Shanghai, NYU law and IDLO plan cooperation to promote rule of law.
Students for Justice in Palestine is a pro-Palestine club which seeks to discuss the issues in Palestine.

NYU Students Call For Justice in Palestine

Coco Wang, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
Students for Justice in Palestine to educate students on Palestine issues.
President-elect, Donald Trump, proposed many ideas during his presidential campaign, but due to their equivocation on the major issues, here are the top 6 that will impact NYU students.

How Will Trump’s Policies Affect You? We Broke It Down

A look at Trump's policies on race, taxes, international relations, healthcare and education.
To encourage NYU students to enter the world of cyber security, Tandon created a scholarship.

This Tandon Scholarship Wants You to Hack It Up

Htoo Min, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
Tandon created a new full-ride scholarship for aspiring hackers.
People climb on smokestacks in between 56th and 57th street next to Trump tower.

Photo: Protesters Flood the Streets, Head to Trump Tower

Natasha Roy and Jemima McEvoy November 9, 2016

People climb on smokestacks in between 56th and 57th street next to Trump tower.

Stern School of Business will soon be expanding to NYU's Washington DC campus

Stern Fundraises to Help Vets

Coco Wang, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
NYU Stern alumni donates money to start a new MBA program for veteran students.
Steinhardt’s Drama Therapy Department performed “Power and Privilege As Performance” at Pless Hall Black Box Theater on Saturday. The performance included three short plays.

Steinhardt Study Proves Gender Gap in STEM Fields

Coco Wang, Staff Writer November 1, 2016
Steinhardt found that females are often underrated in math, even when they are accomplished.
NYU has a whole suite of free software for students to help them both in and out of the classroom.

How NYU Softens the Cost of Software

Htoo Min, Contributing Writer October 13, 2016
NYU IT is helping alleviate the financial burden that comes with buying new computers and accessories by providing students with an array of free software
NYU Shanghai introduced a new higher education model within China, but its success is yet to be determined.

NYU Shanghai vs. Chinese Universities

CoCo Wang, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
NYU Shanghai presents students with more academic opportunities than local Chinese universities.