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French Secularism Loses Original Focus

French Secularism Loses Original Focus

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Laïcité clashes with the realities of modern day France and its growing Muslim community, and is increasingly being used to infringe upon the rights of Muslim citizens.
Current Tandon doctoral student, Jared Frank, will soon be known internationally after his participation in the French-American Doctoral Exchange Seminar, FADEx, for his work on a socially interactive robot.

Q&A with the Tandon Student Behind the Facially Cognizant Robot

Brooke Jensen, Staff Writer April 27, 2016
Tandon doctoral candidate, Jared Frank, was selected as one of 10 American students to attend FADEx 2016 in France.
Former French Justice Minister, Christiane Taubira, spoke to NYU students about equality and justice on Friday.

Black Diaspora Icon Stresses Education

Daniela Cobos, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
On Jan. 29, Christiane Taubira, France’s former minister of justice, spoke at NYU about her life story and her political convictions during a public lecture.
NYU Tennis player, Alice McGinty, is a freshmen from Barcelona, Spain.

Globetrotting freshman hits NYU tennis courts

Michael Thompson, Deputy Sports Editor October 8, 2015
Freshman Alice McGinty brings her unique sense of culture and experience to this year's Lady Violets tennis team.
French law must attack root of problem

French law must attack root of problem

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor April 8, 2015
France's new law on mandatory minimum BMIs for models partially combats the problem of eating disorders among young people, but more must be done to attack to the root cause of the problem.
Macron: the butèl (boy) for France’s last chance

Macron: the butèl (boy) for France’s last chance

Vittorio Bisin, Staff Columnist September 8, 2014
While France is a well-functioning state, its economic policies require significant reform.
Vittorio's Razor: Valls a smart addition to Hollande administration

Vittorio’s Razor: Valls a smart addition to Hollande administration

April 24, 2014
Hollande’s choice of prime minister is a reaction to disapproval.
High taxes in Europe hurt businesses

High taxes in Europe hurt businesses

February 27, 2014
Businesses will move out of Europe if policies toward businesses remain unfriendly.
courtesy of the International Chamber of Commerce

Law students advance in ICC competition

February 18, 2014
Two NYU Law students competed in the ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition in Paris and made it to the quarterfinals.
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Sundance Channel’s ‘Returned’ breathes life into zombie horror genre

November 14, 2013
Sundance's new drama deviates from the over-the-top formula of hit zombie genre shows like "Walking Dead" to create more well-rounded, realistic characters.
U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

October 23, 2013
The U.S. international surveillance reach has caused mistrust among major European allies.
France legalizing gay marriage should be a wake up call for the U.S. on social reform

France legalizing gay marriage should be a wake up call for the U.S. on social reform

April 25, 2013
The U.S. should follow in France's footsteps and finally legalize gay marriage.