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

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Students celebrate ‘Great Gatsby’ at annual CAS formal

April 13, 2013
At the annual CAS formal, students time traveled to the 1920s to celebrate the forthcoming release of the film adaptation of "The Great Gatsby."
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Abu Dhabi study away admissions stalled due to housing allocation

April 11, 2013

Students who applied for the fall semester abroad in Abu Dhabi have still not been informed about their admission into the program. NYUAD spokesperson Josh Taylor said the applicants...

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NYU goes nuts for gossip squirrel

April 11, 2013

  Students complain that NYU has no community, but what builds community better than gossip inspired by a show about over-privileged, white, high school students? The...

Activists seek two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

April 10, 2013
Two women activists from Israel and Palestine discussed their roles in peacebuilding in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at NYU.
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Father Patrick Desbois speaks for silenced Roma gypsies

April 3, 2013
Despite suffering a staggering amount of losses during the Holocaust, the Romas remain underrepresented and almost invisible in Holocaust history. NYU visiting speakers speak of the importance of recognition and the Romas fight for acknowledgement.
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NYU gaming institute to open in Brooklyn

April 3, 2013
The Polytechnic Institute of NYU's Media and Games Network will be the first fusion curriculum with NYU.
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Sexton replaces Leno on ‘Tonight Show’

April 1, 2013
NYU President John Sexton has been selected from a highly competitive field of candidates to replace Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show,” NBC announced today.
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Tisch waltzes through no-confidence discussions

April 1, 2013
Tisch, Gallatin and Silver discuss their own ways to determine confidence in President Sexton.
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BREAKING: Jennifer Lawrence announced as commencement speaker for class of 2013

April 1, 2013
Following months of intense speculation, NYU spokesman CJ Cregg announced yesterday that Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence would be the speaker at commencement for the class of 2013.
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What’s in your closet, Joan Torch?

April 1, 2013
Haven't met Joan Torch? Here's what's in her closet.

James Franco’s finalizes Celebrity School of Riches and Fame plans

April 1, 2013
James Franco will pick professors and curriculum to fit a university for those living famous lifestyles.
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Stern to secede from NYU, professors unite accounting prowess

April 1, 2013
Students are encouraged to whip out their calculators in a fight to cut all ties.