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

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An NYU graduate, wearing his violet gown and a 2019 commencement cap, talks on the phone and waves the commencement program which he has folded into a fan. (Photo by Julia McNeill)

NYU’s Class of 2019 Graduates With a Challenge to Foster Unity

A sea of violet gowns replaced the white and navy pinstripes that typically fill Yankee Stadium. On Wednesday morning, NYU held its 187th Commencement ceremony for the class of...

CAS senior Kelsey Moore, a Public Policy and Africana studies major, was selected to be the 2019 CAS valedictorian. (Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

CAS Valedictorian Hopes the Honor Encourages POC Students

Kelsey Moore will deliver a speech at the school's baccalaureate ceremony on May 21.
Meghna Maharishi, News Editor April 22, 2019

Right before spring break, CAS senior Kelsey Moore received an email from the dean’s office. It instructed her to go to the office to accept a graduation award, but she was unsure...

Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor September 8, 2015
Freshmen should not let their fears and insecurities hold them back from enjoying NYU as fully as possible. Life begins, as they say, at the end of your comfort zone.
Class of 2019 by the numbers

Class of 2019 by the numbers

Alexa Wong August 29, 2015

The freshman class has once again broken a number of records at NYU (and around the world)! Check out these statistics to find out about the Class of 2019.

NYU breaks applicant record

NYU breaks applicant record

Marita Vlachou, News Editor April 5, 2015
NYU announced a record-breaking number of applicants for the incoming Class of 2019.