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

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Steinhardt’s Drama Therapy Department performed “Power and Privilege As Performance” at Pless Hall Black Box Theater on Saturday. The performance included three short plays.

Performing Power And Privilege

Michael Landes, Staff Writer February 9, 2017
The NYU Drama Therapy program tackled privilege of all sorts with avant-garde flair and talented precision in its presentation of three short plays by its master's candidates last week.
Freshman Aaliyah Jackson takes advantage of NYU's free bike share program. She uses the bikes for her job as a bike messenger.

On the Job: Aaliyah Jackson Bikes for Bucks

Pamela Jew, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
Steinhardt freshman Aaliyah Jackson uses NYU's BikeShare program to work as a courier around the city.
Chin hopes Share Meals will help battle food insecurity and bring the NYU community together.

Grad Student Fights Hunger and Loneliness on Campus

Alice Li, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
After reading posts about students facing food insecurity on the NYU Secrets page, alumnus Jon Chin created an app to combat hunger and loneliness on campus.
Influential 2016

Influential 2016

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor December 8, 2016

When you go to NYU, it’s easy to be cynical. The inevitably of failure isn’t an easy thing to come to terms with. Going to class, nabbing internships, making connections —...

Written by Eric Bernet, NYU Drama Therapy Department showcased "Behind the Doors" play this past weekend.

NYU Drama Therapy Opens Its Doors

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 18, 2016
NYU's Drama Therapy Department put the question of what place theater has in therapy into a proper test this week with the premiere of its play "Behind the Doors."
From the average chain necklace to chokers of all sizes, accessories are often questioned for their relevance.

Jewelry: From Status to Self-Expression

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer November 17, 2016
Jewelry no longer defines social status but rather self expression.
Sculptural piece by senior Christine Sersea

As the Neighborhood Goes, So Do We

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 14, 2016
"There Goes the Neighborhood," the exhibit currently on display at NYU's Barney Building, gives diversity to the BFA's sense of neighborhood through its exploration of mediums and texture.
The Native American and Indigenous Students Group has criticised the lack of a Native American and Indigenous Studies program in the past, claiming NYU’s status as a global institute should mean it represents all cultural identities.

Rallying for a Native American Studies Minor

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer November 7, 2016
Native American and indigenous students are advocating for NYU to begin offering a Native studies minor.
TheLaserGirls

TheLaserGirls

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer November 3, 2016

We all know the traditional designs that appear in New York Fashion Week and in glossy Hearst and Conde Nast magazines. While these fashion houses have shaped the industry world...

The Disabilities Studies minor will be an interdisciplinary course taught at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.

Steinhardt Adds Disability Studies Minor

Herman Lee, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
Steinhardt now offers a minor in Disability Studies.
Studio 21 North includes both a Live Room and a Control Room, allowing students to apply the skills they learned in the Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music.

Two Music Schools, a Million Paths

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 16, 2016
Steinhardt's music business program and Tisch's Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music were both listed on Billboard's top 12 music business schools.
Steinhardt teamed up with NYC Alley to create a new space for students and faculty to pursue education and technology.

Steinhardt’s Plan to Foster Startups

Greta Chevance, Contributing Writer October 16, 2016
Space Alley partnered with Steinhardt to create a space where faculty, students and private companies can work together on technology and education projects.