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

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Researchers are looking into whether branding police cars with the words "peace officer" will shift public attitudes in favor of law enforcement.

New York Organization Wants to Rebrand Police as ‘Peace Officers’

Alex Kaplan, Contributing Writer February 7, 2018
An NYC organization is rebranding police as "peace officers".
More Police Transparency Will Do Nothing If Students Do Not Follow Through

More Police Transparency Will Do Nothing If Students Do Not Follow Through

WSN Editorial Board February 1, 2017
As long as police across the country continue to demonstrate flagrant disregard for the lives of those they are sworn to protect, civilians should have the right to keep themselves properly informed.
National Anthem Protests Met with Fascist Thinking

National Anthem Protests Met with Fascist Thinking

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Beyond its implication that law enforcement is opposed to calls for justice, the request for cops to abandon protesters is also deeply troubling due to its fascist elements.

Crime Log: April 4-7

Diamond Naga Siu and Greta Chevance April 11, 2016
A weekly round-up of campus crime between April 4 and April 7.
Students remain in Kimmel after staying overnight in protest of the box.

UPDATE: Incarceration to Education Coalition Occupation Reaches 24 Hours

Anne Cruz and Lexi Faunce March 26, 2016

More than 20 Incarceration to Education Coalition organizers and supporters have occupied the Kimmel Center for Student Life since Friday afternoon and are in the process of negotiating...

Only Reform Can Improve Public Perception of Police Unions

Only Reform Can Improve Public Perception of Police Unions

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer March 9, 2016
Public safety and the fair administration of justice are threatened when police unions are allowed to offer officers more protection than the victims of their misdeeds.

Crime Log Jan. 25-28

The News Team February 1, 2016
A look into NYU campus crime in the month of January.

[UPDATE] ‘Ban the Box’ scores victory with New York City law

Alex Bazeley, News Editor November 3, 2015
A law that went into effect last week will prevent NYC employers from asking about past criminal convictions until the final stages of the hiring process.

Women of color ‘Straight Outta Compton’ film

Aliya Ikhumen, Contributing Writer October 22, 2015
"Straight Outta Compton" is an important film about police brutality and racism, but fails to recognize women of color.
All accounts of force used by the NYPD are now required to be reported.

NYPD now must report use of force against civilians

Carmen Russo, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
The NYPD announced its plans to require its officers to document every time they use force on a civilian.

Panelists debate body cameras for police

Justine Morris, Contributing Writer February 19, 2015
A panel discussed how to promote transparency in cases of police "excessive force."
NYU must report serious offenses

NYU must report serious offenses

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor January 29, 2015
In the wake of a new scandal, NYU needs a policy for reporting serious offenses.