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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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The view of downtown Tampa from the Hillsborough River. NYU Law’s Civil Rights Clinic and other civil rights organizations are calling for the city of Tampa to end the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program, which they say disproportionately harms people of color. (Photo by Ari Solomon)

NYU Law civil rights org fights Fla. housing discrimination

A group of students and faculty at NYU’s School of Law are calling for the end of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program in Tampa, Florida, which disproportionately targets people of color.
Meghana Kakubal, Contributing Writer October 4, 2021

Seven civil rights organizations, including NYU Law’s Civil Rights Clinic, the NAACP and the ACLU, have signed a petition calling for the mayor and city council of Tampa, Florida,...

Rap lyrics should not be used as evidence

Rap lyrics should not be used as evidence

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist February 19, 2015
Rap artists' lyrics should not be used against them as evidence in court.

Ferguson shooting signals need for police demilitarization

Miguel Coronado, Contributing Columnist September 11, 2014
The Ferguson shooting should inspire Americans to critically examine race relations and police demilitarization.
Christina’s Case: University policies should reflect First Amendment rights

Christina’s Case: University policies should reflect First Amendment rights

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 13, 2014
Enrolling in college should not equate to abdicating freedom of speech.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

FISA Amendment Act overlooked by public, grants government too much power

December 29, 2012
Though not as discussed in the news, the reauthorization of this act continues to undermine individual liberties.