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

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Many universities have placed their campuses in NYC. College students from NYC schools recently spoke with local and state officials about various issues they currently face. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

Elected Officials Address NYC College Students’ Pandemic Concerns

Senator Robert Jackson, Assemblymember Deborah Glick and Assemblymember Harvey Epstein responded to COVID-19-related concerns from students representing universities and colleges across New York City.
Emily Mason, News Editor May 4, 2020

New York Elected Representatives and New York City college students discussed issues facing college students in the age of COVID-19. Student representatives from Young Invincibles...

SGA Chair Jakiyah Bradley introduces Chief Sustainability Officer Cecil Sheib, Adriana Moreno, Chair of Sustainability Committee, and President Hamilton. (Via Twitter)

Admins Talk Carbon Neutrality, Hamilton Dodges Gentrification Questions at Sustainability Town Hall

A panel including President Andrew Hamilton discussed NYU’s sustainability practices including the university’s goals to reduce carbon emissions during a town hall on Tuesday.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2019

Students and administration discussed the university’s efforts toward sustainability, including carbon emission reduction and LEED certification of NYU buildings during a town...

Panelists at the town hall discuss wellness resources for students. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Hamilton Highlights International, Study Away Wellness at Town Hall

Student and administrator panelists discussed wellness at NYU, focusing on the difficulties students experiencing different cultures may face.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor April 2, 2019

Administrators and students discussed the added difficulty for international and study away students attempting to access wellness resources due to cultural and language differences...

Israeli i24NEWS anchor and CNN International freelancer Tal Heinrich spoke to TorchPAC about international media coverage of Israel.

Journalist to NYU TorchPAC: Israeli Audiences View Coverage of Israel as ‘Pure Bias’

At an event this Monday, Israeli journalist Tal Heinrich spoke to TorchPAC about the media’s editorial process on issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Lachlan Hyatt, Staff Writer March 14, 2019

Israeli i24NEWS anchor and CNN International freelancer Tal Heinrich spoke to TorchPAC about the biases she claims exist in international media coverage on Monday. Around 25 students...

NYU President Andrew Hamilton answers questions at a town hall in November regarding the Being@NYU survey results. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Being@NYU Town Hall Highlights: Faculty Want Money, Students Want Inclusivity

In a presentation to students on the Being@NYU survey conducted by the university, President Andrew Hamilton addressed issues ranging from diversity at NYU, sexual misconduct, Aramark’s prison ties and the potential of a university program in Los Angeles.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 14, 2018
In a presentation to students on the Being@NYU survey conducted by the university, President Andrew Hamilton addressed issues ranging from diversity at NYU, sexual misconduct, Aramark’s prison ties, and the potential of a university program in Los Angeles.
Students at a town hall discuss free speech on campus in the wake of Milo Yiannopoulos. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Liberal Studies Hosts Town Hall on Milo Yiannopoulos and Free Speech

Liberal Studies hosted an open dialogue session with LS students to discuss their thoughts on free speech on campus after the postponement of Milo Yiannopoulos’ canceled appearance.
Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor November 8, 2018
Liberal Studies hosted an open dialogue session with LS students to discuss their thoughts on free speech on campus after the postponement of Milo Yiannopoulos’ canceled appearance.
Nolita resident Georgette Fleischer speaks at a town hall meeting about the L Train. It will shut down in April 2019 and remain closed for 15 months.

Locals Concerned Over Impending L Train Shutdown

With the L Train slated to close its tracks in April of this year, New York locals worry how their daily lives will be impacted.
Sam Klein, Deputy Multimedia Editor September 17, 2018
With the L Train slated to close its tracks in April of this year, New York locals worry how their daily lives will be impacted.
Jedediah Bila held a town hall event with college republicans at NYU on April 21.

Fox News’ Jedediah Bila Talks 2016 Election with College Republicans

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer April 21, 2016
Fox News host and columnist Jedediah Bila discussed the election with NYU College Republicans.
NYU President John Sexton addresses a student at the town hall on Oct. 1.

Town hall heats up over NYU Abu Dhabi

Kavish Harjai and Nicole Brown October 2, 2014
NYU President John Sexton held the first town hall of the semester on Wednesday.

Student protest deepens Israeli-Palestinian conflict

April 28, 2014
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is extremely sensitive, and its reporting deserves utmost professionalism.
Christina's Case: Townhall misleads on voter indentification

Christina’s Case: Townhall misleads on voter indentification

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor March 24, 2014
The conservative news outlet makes a faulty argument about Democrats' view of voter ID laws.