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SLAM and NYU Divest protestors occupied Kimmel overnight on the night of April 9 — and for as long as it takes for their demands heard. With sleeping bags and supplies, they appear to be prepared for the long night ahead.

105 Professors Express ‘Grave Concern’ Over Administration’s Treatment of Student Activists

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 15, 2018
92 professors came out and and expressed 'grave concerns' over threats issued to SLAM and Divest protestors by NYU.
Student activists gather on the staircase of the Kimmel Center for University Life during Weekend on the Square to protest for a meeting with the Board of Trustees

Student Activists Rally at Weekend on the Square

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 14, 2018
The Student Labor Action Movement and NYU Divest filled the Kimmel Center for University Life staircase during Weekend on the Square to continue their ongoing protest for a town meeting with the Board of Trustees.
SLAM and NYU Divest protestors occupied Kimmel overnight on the night of April 9 — and for as long as it takes for their demands heard. With sleeping bags and supplies, they appear to be prepared for the long night ahead.

19 Student Activists Defy Administration, Occupy Kimmel Overnight

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 10, 2018
Despite threats of disciplinary action, members of SLAM and NYU Divest plan to demonstrate on the Kimmel steps until their demands for representation and transparency are met by administrators.
A student led protest at the Wendy’s on Broadway.

On-Campus Club Protests Wendy’s Restaurant Chain Labor Practices

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large April 5, 2018
NYU Peer Health Exchange helped lead a protest against Wendy's on Thursday night for the fast food company's refusal to join the Fair Food Agreement.
Washington Square Park  full of American Flags to honor former FDNY marshal Christopher "Tripp" Zanetis.

Fallen NYU Fireman Honored by New York Community

Noah Mutterperl, Contributing Writer April 2, 2018
A memorial service was held Thursday in Washington Square Park for firefighter and NYU alum Tripp Zanetis (CAS '03), who died in a helicopter crash in Iraq earlier this month.
The closing panel at the NYWICI Student Communications Career Conference, held in Kimmel on Nov. 18, touched on topics from panelists' careers to diversity in the industry.

Female Industry Leaders Inspire at NYU

Jessica Xing, Contributing Writer November 21, 2017
At the NYWICI Student Communications Career Conference on Saturday, communications industry leaders spoke about their career experiences.
The Sounds of New York (SONYC) are gathering sound recordings of different sources from sound pollution in New York. Researchers are trying to find the health and city life effects noise pollution has on citizens.

Sound Pollution Research Records NYU

Alesha Bradford, Contributing Writer October 12, 2017
Researchers from NYU and Ohio State are recording street traffic around NYU. Students react to questions of privacy concerns.
MacDougal Street is a great assembly point with colorful buildings and delicious food from all over the world.

NYU Instagram Hotspots

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
Need to up your Insta game? Look no further.
NYU claims to have a deep commitment to recycling. However, janitors are often spotted dumping recyclables and trash together.

Does NYU Really Recycle?

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinions Editor April 17, 2017
Some students have reported seeing maintenance mix the recycling with trash after it has been sorted into the separate bins. Washington Square News investigates what actually happens to the recycling at NYU.
Students suddenly flooded Kimmel on Friday for a general protest. Anybody was allowed to protest anything they wanted, as long as they showed solidarity.

Protests on Kimmel Stairs for No Reason, ‘We’re Just Angry’

Emily Fagel, Copy Chief March 31, 2017
Students began protesting for no reason in Kimmel today: lines too long in the dining hall, immigration bans and everything else in between.
Sometimes tears are unavoidable. Luckily, the best spots for a good cry are right around campus.

Best Places to Cry at NYU

Alyssa Kelly, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
We've all had those kind of days that have made us want to cry on the spot.But in a city as crowded as New York, it can be difficult to find a good place to do so. Here's a list of the best places on campus to get your cry on.
A speaker talks at the Kimmel Center for University Life, as part of the Sanctuary Campus movement, Wednesday. Tension has been growing among students as NYU President Andrew Hamilton has failed to declare the university a sanctuary campus for undocumented students in response to the hard-line immigration policy being implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sanctuary Campus Movement Takes to the Kimmel Stairs

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer March 2, 2017
NYU Sanctuary Campus held a rally in Kimmel before heading to President Andrew Hamilton's town hall to advocate for NYU to become a sanctuary campus.