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Silver Releases Statement Addressing Racist Email

Following scrutiny after a graduate student tweeted a racist email a classmate sent, Silver School of Social Work issued out a statement condemning the incident.
Meghna Maharishi and Victor Porcelli February 15, 2019

After a first-year graduate student's racist experience went viral on Twitter, Silver School of Social Work sent out a statement acknowledging institutional racism at the school...

Graduate students are raising concerns over taxation for being a member of GSOC. (WSN File Photo)

Letter In Support of Graduate Students Passes on Student Government Floor

Student Government came out in support of graduate students whose healthcare costs were affected by a university decision to consolidate two plans.
Victor Porcelli and Jared Peraglia February 15, 2019

A letter presented at the Student Senators Council last week in support of graduate students affected by NYU’s consolidation of healthcare plans passed before the Student Government...

 NYUs Abu Dhabi campus. NYU faculty held a townhall to discuss the universitys relationship with the satellite campus. (Courtesy of Aizaz Ansari)

Hamilton to Address Faculty Concerns About UAE

With its degree-granting campus in Abu Dhabi, NYU remains inextricably tied to the United Arab Emirates as its government received international condemnation over the imprisonment of a British doctoral student — that the government has since pardoned.
Alex Domb and Meghna Maharishi November 26, 2018
With its degree-granting campus in Abu Dhabi, NYU remains inextricably tied to the United Arab Emirates as its government received international condemnation over the imprisonment of a British doctoral student — that the government has since pardoned.
Angela Davis, activist, scholar and writer, in conversation with NYU Professor Ed Guerrero at the Skirball Center on Monday. She talked about the role of arts and aesthetics in todays political struggle. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Renowned Activist and Writer Angela Davis Speaks at Skirball

Davis talked about racism, sexism and their root in today's capitalist social order
Tianne Johnson, Contributing Writer November 7, 2018

Author and activist Angela Davis took the stage at NYU Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Nov. 5 to an audience of 860. Known for her activism as a member of the Black...

Protestors at the No Hate: Refugee Caravan Solidarity Rally at Union Square Saturday morning. (Photo by Sarah Jackson)

Migrants in Caravan Used as Political Cudgel in Run-Up to Election

Sarah Jackson and Jared Peraglia, News Editor and Deputy News Editor November 6, 2018

Thousands of people fleeing dangerous conditions and unemployment in Central America in a caravan have become the latest group to be weaponized by Republicans in the political...

Shiv Soin, a first-year CAS student who works with the NY State Democratic Party.

From the Books to the Polls, NYU Students Ace the Midterms

Two students speak about working on midterm campaigns.
Mansee Khurana, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
Two students speak about working on midterm campaigns.
Left to right: Senators-at-Large Rose Asaf and Bayan Abubakr, and Alternate Senator-at-Large Leen Dweik, wearing Keffiyehs, or scarfs to show solidarity with Palestine. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Student Introduces BDS Resolution, to Vote by Secret Ballot

Divesting from pro-Israel corporations that violate Palestinian rights could harm Tandon students job prospects.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2018
Divesting from pro-Israel corporations that violate Palestinian rights could harm Tandon students job prospects.
Man Steals Lunch From Weinstein

Man Steals Lunch From Weinstein

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter September 24, 2018
A look at crime on NYU's campus the week of Sept. 14 to 23.
Sinclair Broadcasting Group has been facing media scrutiny for requiring its anchors to read scripts warning the public about widespread biased news reporting.

NYU Among Several Schools to Speak Against Sinclair Broadcasting Group

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2018
The Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at NYU has joined the growing list of journalism schools signing a letter protesting Sinclair Media Group for controversial practices that have "diminished trust in the news media."
What Does Gothamist Reopening Mean for Local News

What Does Gothamist Reopening Mean for Local News

Diego Maguina Razuri, Staff Writer March 1, 2018
Gothamist is resuming publication and fans are thrilled. However, the Gotahmist's reopening also raises questions around the future of local journalism.
Don’t Discredit This Opinion

Don’t Discredit This Opinion

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer February 20, 2018
We as humans rely on our ability to interpret, perceive and infer in our everyday lives. So why are opinions –– an extension of this interpretation –– seen as unnecessary?
Left to right: Whitney Tome, Myra Mathis, Ebony Martin, Pallavi Phartiyal and Anthony Tansimore. The Institute for Policy Integrity at NYU School of Law hosted an event in which panelists discussed how the environmental movement can encourage diversity.

Law Panels Shed Light on Need for Diversity in Environmentalism

Sunanda Gaskins, Contributing Writer February 13, 2018
NYU's School of Law hosted a panel last Tuesday to discuss the importance of diversity in environmentalism.