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A protester shouting while holding a sign reading “There is no fashion on a dead planet” in Times Square.

FIT students rally for sustainable fabric in Times Square

Eighteen Fashion Institute of Technology students gathered in Times Square on Saturday to advocate against unsustainable textiles and their negative impacts on the environment.
Emma Grimes, Contributing Writer May 2, 2022

More than a dozen Fashion Institute of Technology students protested the proliferation of unsustainable fabrics in the fashion industry and their negative impacts on the environment...

An illustration of the Washington Square Arch. Behind the arch sits gray and brown alternating high-rises. On the top right are the words “The Daybook” in an arched shape.

What to do this week: Vigil for Ukraine and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 28 to March 6.
Carmo Moniz and Lauren Ashe February 27, 2022

A vigil in solidarity with Ukraine 5-6 p.m. at the Kimmel Center for University Life Restricted to the NYU community A vigil for Ukraine on the steps of the Kimmel Center...

A barista at Coffee Buffs filters coffee. With more than 7,000 coffee shops, Shanghai is the city with the most coffee shops in the world. (Photo by Claire Yao)

Shanghai’s experimental, fast-paced coffee culture

With 7,000 coffeeshops — more than any other city in the world — Shanghai’s coffee scene is defined by innovation.
Claire Yao, Staff Writer November 2, 2021

SHANGHAI — Coffeehouses became popular in the Middle East and Europe during the 16th century after coffee was supposedly discovered by a caffeinated goatherd in Ethiopia. Regardless...

Steinhardt flags fly above its Washington Square East building. (Staff Photo by Alana Beyer)

NYU Steinhardt Graduate School Creates New Scholarships for Underrepresented Students

A new strategy for fostering a diverse student body at Steinhardt includes new scholarships at the graduate school.
Emily Mason, News Editor January 30, 2020

NYU Steinhardt's graduate school announced new scholarship categories earlier this month designed to support underrepresented communities.  The newly announced scholarships...

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Lay the Groundwork for an ‘Unhackable’ Microchip

Mack DeGeurin, Deputy News Editor September 4, 2017
NYU Abu Dhabi researches create first unhackable chip.
What We’re Listening To: Musical Innovation

What We’re Listening To: Musical Innovation

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor March 22, 2017
In this week's staff playlist, check out some musical innovation spanning all the way back to the 50's — and see what ways artists have been trying to break boundaries over the past 60 years.
LinkNYC stations have been installed on the street along 3rd Ave to provide city services, however they’ve been used for more than just quick WiFi access.

LinkNYC Has Explicit Consequences

Stephen Malkowicz, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
LinkNYC offered the promise of free wifi and technological progress, but NYU students living in dorms near these hi-tech stands have witnessed the downside to innovation.
Kenneth Ning S/S 2017

Kenneth Ning S/S 2017

Gabriella Bower, Beauty and Style Editor July 13, 2016

Kenneth Ning spring/summer 2017 embraced the utilitarian trend being featured in many other designer collections this season. A typically structured trend, Ning crafted his...

NYU students pitched proposals for an upcoming TEDxNYU event in April.

Spirit Week Ends With TEDxNYU Pitch Competiton

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
As part of NYU's Violet 100 events, students presented five-minute idea pitches and competed to speak at the annual TEDxNYU Conference.
Founding CTO of Audible To Be Final Entrepreneurs Festival Keynote Speaker

Founding CTO of Audible To Be Final Entrepreneurs Festival Keynote Speaker

Lexi Faunce, News Editor February 26, 2016
Guy Story was announced as the third and final speaker for the upcoming NYU Entrepreneurs Festival.
Steinhardt has opened the new Music and Social Change Lab,, whose aim is to address social issues through music.

Steinhardt Launches Music and Social Change Lab, Using Song to Address Global Issues

Maria Torres, Contributing Writer February 12, 2016
An associate professor of music business at NYU Steinhardt hopes to promote social change through music with the new Music and Social Change lab.
NYU’s new LaGuardia co-op, opening Oct. 5, is similar to the E-Lab, providing a place for people to bring startup ideas.

LaGuardia Co-op offers updated tech, classroom space

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
The LaGuradia Co-op is set to open next week as a new technology hub for students and faculty.