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NYU Community Members Mourn and Celebrate Transgender Lives for Trans Day of Remembrance
More than 50 members of the NYU community came together on the steps of Kimmel for a vigil honoring individuals killed by anti-transgender violence to celebrate the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• November 21, 2019
Department of Education Launches Investigation Into Allegations of Anti-Semitism at NYU
After a student filed a complaint with the DOE last semester that said the university does not properly address anti-Semitism on campus, the agency has begun investigating whether the claims are valid.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer
• November 20, 2019
Dorms Provide Free Menstrual Products, Three Years After Student Push
The student group NYU Students for Sexual Respect called for free menstrual products in 2016 — now, after coordinating with the Office of Student Affairs, it’s a reality on the Washington Square campus.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor
• November 19, 2019
SLAM Protests NYU’s Past Fair Labor Violations at NYUAD
At an NYU Abu Dhabi Institute screening of a documentary about the UAE, protesters from the Student Labor Action Movement demanded the university compensate underpaid and unpaid NYUAD construction workers.
Ronni Husmann, Deputy News Editor
• November 19, 2019
Pro-Hong Kong, Pro-China Protesters Clash Ahead of NYU Law Human Rights Panel
Pro-China protesters and pro-Hong Kong counterprotesters gathered on Monday night outside of an NYU Law panel on human rights in Hong Kong.
Ishaan Parmar and Alexandria Johnson
• November 18, 2019
Frat Recruitment Ban Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Following the recent moratorium on IFC fraternities for the spring semester due to repeated hazing incidents, there is still a lack of transparency surrounding fraternity protocol.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• November 18, 2019
Missing Rubber Duck in Othmer Hall
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• November 18, 2019
Transgender Students Push for More Resources
The NYU LGBTQ+ Center hosted a panel discussion with members of the Gender and Sexuality team from the Student Health Center last Thursday as part of Trans Awareness Week.
Matthew Fischetti, Staff Writer
• November 18, 2019
NYU Text-A-Therapist App Yields Few Users, Poor Experiences
NYU’s Wellness Exchange app is too impersonal for some students, but might be the only option for others.
Ronni Husmann, Deputy News Editor
• November 18, 2019
Underrepresented Students Demand Support From NYU
At a town hall for three underrepresented groups at NYU, attendees criticized the university for touting solidarity without taking action.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor
• November 18, 2019
Panelists and Students Debate Extent of Academic Freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai
At an event at Bobst Library, academics said NYU’s campuses in countries that place strict limitations on speech may face restrictions to their academic freedom.
November 15, 2019
NYU Lacks Representation, Support for Latine Students, Attendees of Town Hall Say
On Wednesday, students voiced their frustrations with the university’s inaction regarding issues faced by Latine students.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2019