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Unlicensed weed stores pose as legitimate dispensaries, enticing NYU buyers
The slow rollout of cannabis vendor licenses in New York has led unlicensed sellers with legitimate-looking storefronts to dominate the market.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 9, 2022
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NYU Law withdraws from US News rankings, following other top schools
Fourteen of the highest-ranking law schools in the country announced they would not participate from the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings due to concerns over its methodology. NYU followed suit on Monday.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• December 6, 2022
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Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds
The study is the first to find potential evidence of conscious thoughts during near-death experiences and found brain waves associated with high-level thinking up to an hour into CPR.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• December 6, 2022
![Professor Rami Salameh stands in front of a podium, speaking to an audience in the Kimmel Center for University Life, while a projector screen behind him displays a Zoom virtual meeting.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/news-academicfreedo-900x675.jpg)
Palestinian professor discusses colonialism, higher education at SJP event
A Birzeit University professor spoke to NYU students and faculty about the history and issue of higher education in Palestine under colonial rule.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 6, 2022
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Discovery of rare ape fossil fills evolutionary gaps, team with NYU prof. finds
Terry Harrison, a professor emeritus of anthropology at NYU, helped lead a study with significant effects on modern-day ape conservation.
Annabelle Wang, Contributing Writer
• November 16, 2022
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NYC nail salon advocates frustrated by state gov’t safety delays
For a second time, Gov. Kathy Hochul postponed a rule requiring nail salons across New York City to install a ventilation system for the next six months, leaving nail technicians and advocates fearful for their safety.
Tori Morales, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2022
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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
![Two TVs mounted on the wall behind a help desk at the Bobst Library Computer Center. Both TVs are turned off.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/camila-ceballos-2-900x604.jpg)
Opinion: Bobst should stop playing CNN on that one TV all the time
Since LL1-16 has been converted into a study space, it should be fully treated as one. Watch Anderson Cooper on your own time.
Jules Roscoe, UTA Staff Editor
• February 25, 2022
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Manhattan Community Board rejects controversial rezoning plan that critics say encourages further NYU expansion
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration says it is aiming to create affordable housing by rezoning parts of SoHo, NoHo and Chinatown. Critics say the proposed plan would do the opposite: encourage high-end retail and NYU expansion.
Aneesh Kumar, Staff Writer
• August 16, 2021
WSN Board Appoints New Editor-in-Chief
February 5, 2021
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‘Bake n Zoom’: The Latest Quarantine Cooking Trend
Maurice Bensmihen found a creative alternative to paying attention during his Zoom lectures.
Ruhaan Mutsuddi, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2020
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Respond to Negative News, Don’t Ignore It
News may be negative, but it’s important we pay attention to the world around us and respond to its problems, not sink into privileged ignorance.
Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer
• November 8, 2019
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