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

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Moses Freih Parts the Beats

Moses Freih Parts the Beats

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer November 4, 2016
If balancing class is hard enough as it is, balancing a pre-med student's course load while also writing and recording your own music takes time management to another level. Psychology student Moses Freih's doing it now, though — since of course, it'd be even harder in med school.
Psychology Professor Todd Gureckis was awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.

Psych Professor Wins White House Award

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
Todd Gureckis, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology, won the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers for his research on human intelligence.
Studies reveal that people who speak two languages are able to better focus with distractions.

Abu Dhabi Language Lab: Bilingual People Are Smarter

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 16, 2016
Neuroscience of Language Lab at NYUAD found that bilingual people's brains are better able to focus on specific tasks and tune out distracting stimuli.
Changing majors: Violet Zhu

Changing majors: Violet Zhu

Lingyi Hou, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
An installment in the Changing Majors series about Violet Zhu, who transferred from Steinhardt to CAS.
In a new study conducted by an NYU professor and a visiting scholar at UPenn, our eyes multitask even when we don’t want them to.

Study looks into nature of eyes

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer March 26, 2015
A new study conducted by an NYU professor and a visiting scholar in UPenn reveals that our eyes multitask even when we don't want them to.
NYU associate professor Jon Freeman, 28,
was recently named one of Forbes Magazine's 30 Under 30 for his brain research.

Professor recognized for brain research

Marina Zheng, Features Editor January 26, 2015
Jonathan Freeman, an assistant professor in NYU's Department of Psychology, was named in Forbes magazine's "30 under 30" list. Freeman was recognized for his recent work regarding brain mechanisms.

Study examines interpretation of video evidence

Nathaly Pesantez, Contributing Writer September 30, 2014
New study finds that video evidence may lead to bias in judgment.
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Science salon explores perception of threat, social identity

April 9, 2013
NYU psychology graduate student Jenny Xiao evaluates the relationship between threat and distance in society.
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Database provides strategies to nurture toddler minds

January 30, 2013
A new system developed by NYU professors gathers different methods to increase the intelligence of toddlers.
NYU professor recognized for research on racial relations

NYU professor recognized for research on racial relations

September 26, 2012
Tessa West, professor of psychology at NYU, received the 2012 Theoretical Innovation Prize for her research.