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David Bologna and Gabriella Bower November 19, 2015
Co-editors David Bologna and Gabriella Bower share their vision for this season's issue of Fringe, "Back to Basics."
Letter from the Editor: NYU's Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Letter from the Editor: NYU’s Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Valentina Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2015

Dear Readers, Over the past several weeks, there has been a marked increase in discussions about racial tension on college campuses. From Mizzou to Yale and all over the country,...

It’s something to talk about

Natalia Barr, Staff Writer November 18, 2015
While fashion continues to perpetuate a lack of diversity, it's important to celebrate the victories achieved as the industry moves forward to full inclusivity.
A crowd of students and faculty filled the lobby of Kimmel Center on Monday evening in a show of solidarity for students of color.

NYU blackout spotlights racism on college campuses

Carmen Russo, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
The Black Students Union hosted Blackout NYU on Monday to stand in solidarity with students from the University of Missouri and Yale to fight for diversity on college campuses.

Marvel’s diversity revolution

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 21, 2015
Marvel takes steps towards a more diverse cast of characters.
Spielberg movies too white to be truly groundbreaking

Spielberg movies too white to be truly groundbreaking

Nishad More, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies," along with the bulk of his work, sorely lacks minority representation in all of its roles, principal and secondary. If Spielberg is really as revolutionary as people claim, he must devote more attention towards diversity in his casting.

Entrepreneurial spirit must be inclusive one

WSN Editorial Board April 8, 2015
Tech@NYU is to be commended for its diversity-in-tech panel, but college entrepreneurial groups can always do more.
Economic diversity needed in NYC buildings

Economic diversity needed in NYC buildings

Omar Etman, Deputy Opinion Editor September 15, 2014
It is up to New Yorkers to affirm their commitment to economic diversity in housing.
via Facebook.com

‘I, Too, Am NYU’ campaign opens racial dialogue

April 15, 2014
The campaign's organizers hosted an open forum titled “Racial Solidarity: A Vision of Coalition.”
Felipe de la Hoz/WSN

NYU’s diversity index increases most among top universities

November 12, 2013
The Chronicle of Higher Education ranked NYU with the highest diversity index rating out of institutions in the Association of American Universities.
David Lin/WSM

NYU’s Shuruq shows Muslim diversity

March 26, 2013
NFL player Hamza Abdullah visited NYU yesterday to open Shuruq, an annual Islamic culture month, which lasts through April 17.
Courtesy of NYU

New faces join NYU Division of Student Affairs

September 19, 2012
WSN profiles the new members of NYU's Division of Student Affairs. Meet Monroe France, Pascha Tyson, and Celiany Rivera-Velazquez.