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Discovery of rare ape fossil fills evolutionary gaps, team with NYU prof. finds
Terry Harrison, a professor emeritus of anthropology at NYU, helped lead a study with significant effects on modern-day ape conservation.
Annabelle Wang, Contributing Writer
• November 16, 2022
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Review: ‘KATE’ is an immersive theatrical experience like nothing you’ve seen before
Kate Berlant stamped her name onto an annoyingly entertaining alt-comedy show that revives live theater.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• September 23, 2022
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A Peculiar Passion for Preservation
From a young age, CAS sophomore Carlos Martinez-Mejia has been obsessed with nature. Now, he is fighting to protect it.
Arin Garland, Under the Arch Senior Editor
• December 5, 2019
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Working With Bones, Bringing Peace to the Dead
When your profession revolves around skeletal remains, you develop a unique connection with the deceased.
Natalie Chinn, Culture Editor
• October 29, 2018
![Activists from NYC Stands with Standing Rock marched through the Museum of Natural History in what they called “Decolonize This Museum” as a performative protest against the South Dakota pipeline.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/decolonize_facebook-722x900.jpg)
Decolonization on the Lower East Side
Michael Landes, Contributing Writer
• October 17, 2016
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Changing Majors: Daniel Cheng and Ardi Khalafi
Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer
• November 12, 2015
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More coffins found in Washington Square construction site
Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor
• November 9, 2015
![Homo naledi is a new species of human relative.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/HomoNaledi_vianyu.edu_.jpg)
NYU anthropologist discovers new human ancestor
Ludovica Grieco, Contributing Writer
• September 15, 2015
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Prof explains genetics, Bigfoot
Claire Scimeca, Contributing Writer
• May 1, 2014
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Anthropologist rightfully denounces militarization
February 27, 2013
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024