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The names behind NYU’s buildings
From billionaire donors to notorious nightclubs, NYU’s property honors decades of city and school history.
Sydney Chan, Staff Writer
• December 11, 2024
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Review: The Guggenheim’s new exhibition teaches a history lesson about a fleeting art movement
Visit “Harmony and Dissonance: Orphism in Paris, 1910–1930” for Orphism’s enchanting color, and leave with a newfound understanding of the cultural and technological innovations that captivated early 20th-century Paris.
Sydney Chan, Staff Writer
• December 10, 2024
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Law school report finds increasing racial disparities in criminal justice system
A report from the Center on Race, Inequality and the Law found that people of color were 32% less likely to be released from incarceration at the early end of their sentence.
Sydney Chan and Nikhil Shah
• November 27, 2024
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Review: ‘Materials of Solidarity’ visualizes the spirit of student support for Palestine
The exhibition, curated by the Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU’s student artist-in-residence Nadine Fattaleh, is showing at 20 Cooper Square.
Sydney Chan and Julia Kim
• November 8, 2024
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Political polarization is increasingly apparent in federal court, NYU and Harvard study finds
Researchers analyzed more than 400,000 cases and found that judges are more likely to reverse rulings made by opposing political affiliates.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer
• October 24, 2024
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Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week
Displayed on South Street Seaport Museum’s Pier 16 during NYC’s Climate Week, a striking triage of art installations beckons public education and advocacy.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer
• October 1, 2024
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Over 100 students take one-month course on democracy amid 2024 presidential election
This semester is the first to offer a one-credit class on the history and future of democracy in response to 2024 political elections in 64 countries.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer
• September 25, 2024
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‘The End of Democracy in Five Acts’ uncovers five countries’ descent into authoritarianism
The current photojournalism exhibition at NYU’s Gallatin Galleries is on display until Oct. 14.
Sydney Chan and Chloe Claytor
• September 20, 2024
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NYC students petition against NYU and Columbia tax cuts
The group of students is calling for the over $100 million that NYU saves in property tax exemptions to be allocated toward the city’s public universities.
Chloe Claytor and Sydney Chan
• September 18, 2024
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Review: Sarah Kinsley’s ‘Escaper’ takes listeners on a transcendental exploration of self-discovery
The newest project from singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley is a majestic soundtrack to life with resonant reckonings on love, friendship and remembrance.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer
• September 17, 2024
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