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

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Members of the NYU community attended the vigil to pay their respects for those who have been affected by the devastating earthquake that hit Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other regions of South Asia earlier this week.

SSC holds vigil for victims of South Asian earthquake

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer October 29, 2015
NYU Student Government held a vigil to honor the victims of the devastating earthquake that hit Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other regions of South Asia on Monday, October 26, 2015.
In her efforts to stop bullying, NYU sophomore Aija Mayrock has published a book “The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen”.

Gallatin sophomore fights bullying with book and activism

Jeffrey Kopp, Contributing Writer October 15, 2015
Gallatin Sophmore Aija Mayrock brings awareness to bullying through her book “The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen.”
Mallika Dutt is founder of, Breakthrough, a human rights organization striving to end violence against women and girls.

NYU alumna advocates for women’s rights

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
NYU Law alumna Mallika Dutt reflects on her work as a human rights activist.
UNICEF @ NYU is hosting water week to spread awareness on safe water access and sanitation facilities. They report that 748 million people do not have access to clean water.

UNICEF@NYU’s Water Week to raise awareness of water crisis

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
UNICEF@NYU will be hosting Water Week from April 20-24 to raise awareness of the lack of clean water many children face not only nationally but globally. The club has planned three events including a fundraiser throughout the week.
Students must complete the online course by April 15.

Course to address sexual assault

Marita Vlachou, News Editor March 11, 2015
NYU will be rolling out a mandatory online training program for students designed to address sexual misconduct.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Trans* Awareness Week events seek to inform transgender community, outsiders

November 19, 2013
From Nov. 18 to 21, the LGBTQ Student Center will be hosting Trans* Awareness Week.
via esteelauder.com

Buy to support: products for breast cancer awareness

October 20, 2013
Continue your support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month by purchasing these products.