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

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President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word

President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word

NYU Student Labor Action Movement, USAS #44, Guest Editorial Oct 2, 2017
Additionally, we understand how some may wonder what effect Bill de Blasio’s endorsement for our campaign will have on a private university’s decision making. Looking onward, we are in communications with the Mayor’s youth liaison office, setting up meetings and working on tangible ways to pressure the school’s administration into achieving our goals.
The Executive Committee of Student Government publicized a letter addressed to Andrew Hamilton on Facebook on Thursday, Sept. 28, in support of the Union of Clerical, Administrative and Technical Staff in the midst of their contract negotiations.

Student Government Addresses President Hamilton, Supports Union

Mark Sheffer, Contributing Writer Oct 2, 2017
The Executive Committee of Student Government writes letter to President Hamilton in support of the Union of Clerical, Administrative, and Technical Staff.
Weekend on the Square Protests Embarrassed NYU

Weekend on the Square Protests Embarrassed NYU

Mollie Yellin, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017
NYU has problems that should be fixed but overshadowing the Weekend on the Square event with protests was uncomfortable and embarrassing.
Protests Show a More Accurate NYU

Protests Show a More Accurate NYU

WSN Editorial Board Apr 24, 2017
Weekend On The Square is a bright and enthusiastic recruiting event for NYU — but this weekend's student protests made sure that the university was painted in a more realistic light.
The Incarceration to Education Coalition, joined by Student Labor Action Movement, protest outside the Kimmel Center for University Life in spring 2017. IEC protested NYUs inclusion of a box on its application that asks applicants to indicate criminal history. (WSN File Photo)

Prospective Students and Protests Flood Weekend on the Square

Natasha Roy, News Editor Apr 22, 2017
Several activist groups protested against various university practices during Weekend on the Square today.
Board Representation Needed for Students

Board Representation Needed for Students

WSN Editorial Board Mar 6, 2017
Students should participate in civil discourse that pertains to issues that will the university.
Protesters gathered at Schwartz Plaza today to demonstrate in favor of the recent SSC vote and an NYU Board of Trustees members connection to President Donald Trump. At one point, protesters were positioned in front of the elevator that goes  to President Andrew Hamiltons office.

SLAM Protests Board of Trustees Connection to President Trump

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor Feb 22, 2017
NYU's Student Labor Action Movement organized a rally today to protest the lack of student representation on NYU's Board of Trustees and board member John Paulson's connection to President Donald Trump.
Poet and rapper Cellus Hamilton, performs at an NYU poetry slam event held by the IEC in collaboration with Slam! at NYU

NYU’s Slam Team Welcomes All Poets

Faith Gates, Contributing Writer Oct 17, 2016
NYU's Slam Poetry club meets every week to talk about poetry, listen to other people’s stories and even share and critique their own writing.
Student activists gather outside of Bobst, where they remained chanting while organizers entered into the library to speak with the University representatives.

NYU SLAM Petitions in Bobst for Student Representation on Board of Trustees

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor Sep 24, 2016
NYU SLAM held a protest outside of Bobst, eventually migrating to the 12th floor, to petition the University to include a student representative on the Board of Trustees.
Updates on IEC, SLAM, and Divest movements and their post-Spring/Summer developments.

Checking in with Student Activist Groups

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer Sep 14, 2016
After a summer of much change, NYU activist groups refreshed and redefined their work for the year.
[PHOTOS] Incarceration to Education Coalition Occupation of Kimmel

[PHOTOS] Incarceration to Education Coalition Occupation of Kimmel

Anne Cruz, News Editor Mar 26, 2016

  Organizers and supporters of the Incarceration to Education Coalition have been occupying the Kimmel Center for Student Life since Friday afternoon to protest the...

The Alternative Endowment Coalition is a student-run NYU group formed to discuss and form plans to alter NYU’s endowment budget.

Student Coalition Seeks Alternative Funds

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor Mar 7, 2016
NYU student activists formed the Alternate Endowment Coalition to combat the university's present endowment distribution.

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