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

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Posters and words of commemoration and encouragement as part of a candlelight vigil for those who have committed suicide.

Vigil held in WSP to commemorate lives taken by suicide

Abraham Gross, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, Active Minds at NYU hosted a vigil to commemorate those who have lost their lives to suicide.
About 50 people gathered on the steps fo Kimmel to hold a vigil for those affected by the Nepal earthquake.

Vigil held for victims of Nepal quake

Christine Wang, Staff Writer April 28, 2015
The Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life held a vigil for the victims of the earthquake that hit Nepal over the weekend.
Students listen during a vigil for the Kenyan students slain at Garissa University College last Thursday. The vigil started on the steps of Kimmel, where mourners took a five minute moment of silence and heard from a number of religious groups. Following the speeches, the group walked quietly to the square to set candles in the fountain.

Students mourn massacre victims

Lexi Faunce, Staff Writer April 13, 2015
A vigil was held on the Kimmel staircase Monday for the students in Kenya killed by terrorists.

Victims of UNC attack honored at vigil

Alex Bazeley, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2015
Students gathered for a vigil in remembrance of the three people killed near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
NYU hosts inclusive vigil for recent losses

NYU hosts inclusive vigil for recent losses

Kristen Burns, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014
The university held a vigil in honor of the loss of life in the US and abroad this summer.
Bryan Nelson for WSN

NYU community stands with Boston

April 22, 2013
Students and faculty gathered in at the staircase of Kimmel Center for Student Life to hold a vigil fo victims of the Boston bombing.
Bria Webb for WSN

Million Hoodies Candlelight Vigil brings attention to racism

February 27, 2013
Demonstrators gather in New York City to honor Trayvon Martin and to shed light on racial issues.
Julie DeVito for WSN

NYU community gathers to hold vigil for Newtown victims

December 18, 2012
Over a hundred students and staff gathered in Kimmel last night to hold vigil for the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting.