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Pharrell Williams is elusive campus icon

Pharrell Williams is elusive campus icon

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor October 27, 2015
NYU Tisch Artist-in-Residence Pharrell Williams participated in a retrospective discussion with NYU Clive David Professor Jason King about his prolific career in the music industry, from the 2003 hit "Milkshake" to Daft Punk's "Get Lucky." Despite all these hits, Williams revealed that he never viewed himself as an artist.
Divest fact-checks Sexton’s Town Hall

Divest fact-checks Sexton’s Town Hall

Jeffrey Kopp, Contributing Writer October 26, 2015
NYU Divest has a disagreement with Sexton during his last town hall meeting regarding NYU's dependency on fossil fuels.
Sexton disappoints in final town hall, Hamilton must do better

Sexton disappoints in final town hall, Hamilton must do better

WSN Editorial Board October 14, 2015
John Sexton's noncommittal showing at his last town hall reflects the lack of engagement he had with the students and faculty. If Andrew Hamilton is to improve, he must hold a more open and earnest dialogue with the NYU community at large.
Josh Bender asks a question to the panel at the Inter-Residence Hall Council’s Town Hall on Tuesday.

IRHC Town Hall addresses housing

Ned Harrell, Contributing Writer April 7, 2015
The Inter-Residence Hall Council hosted a town hall featuring NYU campus administrators and student leaders.
President John Sexton answers questions about university expansion.

Town Hall may be last for Sexton

Jimmy Chin, Contributing Writer February 19, 2015
NYU President John Sexton fielded questions from students about university finances and plans for the future.
Town hall focuses on sexual assault

Town hall focuses on sexual assault

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer November 12, 2014
Coverage of an NYU Town Hall with President John Sexton held on Tuesday, November 11th
Comedy club, many of which can be found in the nearby West Village, are a common non-alcoholic  night out activity. (Photo by Shawn Paik)

New York keeps NYU laughing with local, student comedy

Julia Krom, Contributing Writer September 2, 2014
As the funniest city in the world, New York offers many opportunities to see live comedy of all kinds.
Hannah Luu/WSN

Sexton fields student questions at final town hall

April 15, 2014
NYU President John Sexton adressed student concerns during town hall.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Town hall provides details on student life, services

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor April 9, 2014
The IRHC held a town hall meeting on April 8, where they discussed topics including student affairs, sustainability, public safety and dining.
Denise Fabella for WSN

Sexton, students converse at town hall

February 12, 2014
The discussion touched on the Global Network University, NYU 2031 and other topics.
File Photo by Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Town Hall addresses financial aid, GNU, NYU-Poly

November 20, 2013
NYU President John Sexton held his final town hall for the fall semester.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Sexton addresses issues of financial, social concern

Nicole Brown April 3, 2013
In the final town hall of the school year, NYU President John Sexton fielded questions that were posed by students in attendance.