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September 26, 2022
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Edward Franco, Video Director
• September 9, 2022
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Your guide to NYU’s Quick Stops
Because no one wants to eat outside in the cold.
The Culture Desk and Ryan Kawahara
• February 7, 2022
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November 22, 2021
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Ranked: Student lounges
Because there are places to study other than Kimmel or Bobst.
Lorraine Olaya and Ryan Kawahara
• November 15, 2021
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Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor
• November 11, 2021
![New York City’s vaccine mandate for municipal workers led to a protest march on Monday. Paramedics, police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers voiced their opposition to the mandate through signs, speeches and chants. (Staff Photo by Ryan Kawahara)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/news-antivaxprotests-900x675.jpg)
City workers storm Brooklyn Bridge protesting vaccine mandate
The group marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to City Hall on Monday afternoon in opposition to New York City’s vaccine mandate for municipal employees.
Rachel Cohen, Rachel Fadem and Ryan Kawahara
• October 26, 2021
![Arts activism group Confront Art repainted their statue of George Floyd after it was vandalized on Oct. 3. The statue is part of the SEEINJUSTICE installation, which memorializes key figures from the 2020 racial injustice protests. (Staff Photo by Ryan Kawahara)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/news-unionsquare-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Union Square statue of George Floyd vandalized two days after unveiling
Abby Wilson, Contributing Writer
• October 13, 2021
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Photo: Ten ways to enjoy fall in the city
The Culture Desk
• September 30, 2021
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Photo: NYU student shot on Brooklyn campus
Arnav Binaykia
• September 21, 2021
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Photo: 10 food spots under $12
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• September 8, 2021
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Photo: How an NYU Tandon alumnus is growing the sustainable superfood spirulina
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 22, 2021
![NYU Tandon School of Engineering's undergraduate Teaching Assistants have gone on strike. The TAs responsible for course EG 1003 are demanding better working conditions. (Photo by Ryan Kawahara)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-tandontasstrike-Ryankawahara-900x600.jpg)
Photo: Teaching assistants at Tandon on strike
April 7, 2021
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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