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

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The interior of the N.Y.U. Tisch School of the Arts building. “N.Y.U. TISCH” is displayed on the wall in purple L.E.D. lights. People are walking by.

NYU Tisch film student caught writing racial slurs in class

An NYU undergraduate was caught writing racial slurs in a notebook during a seminar. When asked why they did it, they pointed to a Black student sitting a few rows ahead.
Adrianna Nehme and Bruna Horvath January 31, 2023

An NYU student was found writing racial slurs in a notebook during a 50-person Film & Television class at the Tisch School of the Arts last week, leaving some students in the...

The Broome Street residence hall at 400 Broome in SoHo. A Public Safety officer stabbed another Public Safety officer in the hall early Saturday morning. (Staff Photos by Roshni Raj)

NYU safety officer in custody after stabbing supervisor at Broome Street dorm

Administration called the brutal attack on a Public Safety officer by another Public Safety officer “unprecedented.”
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor July 25, 2021

An NYU Public Safety officer is in custody after stabbing his supervisor multiple times in the Broome Street residence hall early Saturday morning, according to NYU and the New...

Public Safety Officer Rodney Mack was the first person in the NYU community to succumb  to COVID-19. (Photo via Twitter @@NYUDPS)

Public Safety Officer is the First COVID-19 Death in the NYU Community

Rodney Mack, who worked for NYU’s Office of Public Safety for 21 years — 19 and a half of which were at the College of Dentistry — passed away from complications caused by COVID-19.
Lisa Cochran, News Editor April 10, 2020

Rodney Mack, an NYU Public Safety Officer, has passed away from COVID-19 complications, according to a statement released by the College of Dentistry. Known by many as “Mack,”...

Clout Stolen From Third North

Clout Stolen From Third North

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter March 9, 2020

From Feb. 28 to March 8, the NYU Department of Public Safety received one report of Criminal Mischief, two reports of Criminal Trespass, three reports of Harassment, seven reports...

Panelists at SGA’s Emergency Preparedness Town Hall prepare to speak to the audience. Student Government Chairperson Jakiyah Bradley and NYU President Andrew Hamilton responded to questions submitted online. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)

Hamilton Advises ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ at Town Hall

NYU’s Student Government Assembly hosted a Town Hall with President Andrew Hamilton discussing NYU’s emergency response protocol, particularly in regard to the growing threat of coronavirus.
Matthew Fischetti, Deputy News Editor March 2, 2020

President Andrew Hamilton and various officials discussed how the university prepares and deals with emergency situations, such as the Coronavirus, during a Town Hall on Monday. The...

Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days

Two Laptops Reported Missing Within Two Days

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter March 2, 2020

From Feb. 20 to 26, the NYU Department of Public Safety received three reports of Criminal Trespass, one report of Domestic Violence, five reports of Drug Law Violation, four reports...

Archie, NYU Public Safety’s dog-in-training, tags along with Karen Ortman to work at her office. (Staff Photo by Kylie Kirschner)

Puppy With a Purpose: NYU’s New Therapy Dog

Meet Archie, NYU Public Safety’s therapy dog-in-training.
Kylie Kirschner, Staff Writer April 15, 2019

He’s hardly more than five pounds, but he’s training to serve a big purpose. Archie, the 6-month-old puppy now working with the NYU Department of Public Safety, is in training...

Student Stalked in  Rubin Hall

Student Stalked in Rubin Hall

Crime Bot, Robot Reporter March 11, 2019

From March 1 to 6, the NYU Department of Public Safety received four reports of controlled substance violation, one report of criminal mischief, one report of criminal trespass,...

The man pitched a tent outside of Alumni Residence Hall. A giant scroll next to it detailed his experiences with homelessness. (Photo by Jared Peraglia)

Homeless Man Removed From Outside Alumni

A man experiencing homelessness who had pitched a tent and laid out a scroll near a residence hall was forcibly taken to a psychiatric facility by police.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor March 4, 2019

Less than one month after the NYPD was criticized for cleaning an area used by the homeless outside of an NYU building, a man experiencing homelessness was forcibly removed from...

Security camera nearby the NYU campus. 3,179 cameras are currently surveilling the campus community.
(Staff Photo by Jared Peraglia)

Over 3,000 Cameras Are Watching Us, but Students Don’t Care

NYU’s robust security camera system feels excessive to some students.
Jared Peragila, Deputy News Editor February 26, 2019

Over 3,000 cameras currently overlook the university’s New York City campus, but some students think the surveillance won’t make people safer. Tisch first-year Cassie Vega...

Student Reports Bowl and Jeans Missing From Dorm

Student Reports Bowl and Jeans Missing From Dorm

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 9, 2018
A list of crimes reported to Public Safety from April 1 to 6.
More Feces and Urine Discovered In Broome Residence Hall

More Feces and Urine Discovered In Broome Residence Hall

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large March 30, 2018
After discovering more improper disposal of feces and urine in Broome Street Residential College, the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services has threatened strict disciplinary action, including possible expulsion.