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

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Tandon hosted HackNYU 2020, NYU’s annual hackathon. Contestants compete in categories of sustainability, health and wellbeing, education and financial empowerment. (Photo by Alana Beyer)

Hackers Compete at NYU Tandon

NYU’s annual hackathon challenged participants to use technology in innovative ways.
Emily Glass, Contributing Writer March 8, 2020

In Tandon School of Engineering’s gymnasium, no table was spared from the barrage of half-finished energy drinks and snacks strewn among computers. Small teams collaborated at...

Over 500 students packed into Tandon's gymnasium for a 48-hour hackathon, the largest in New York. Prizes this year were valued at over $28,000.

HackNYU Emphasizes Sustainability, Inclusivity

Students across all three of NYU’s degree-granting campuses participated in a Hackathon with total prizes valued at over $28,000.
Akiva Thalheim, Social Media Editor February 19, 2019

Over 500 students squeezed into the Tandon School of Engineering gymnasium on Sunday for a 48-hour celebration of coding and creativity. CAS senior and Executive Co-Chair of...

This year's NYU Hackathon is this weekend, from February 19-21.

570 Hackers, 48 Hours, One NYU Hackathon

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2016
NYU's 48-hour, student-run, global hackathon, HackNYU, kicks off on Feb. 19!