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

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Three weeks ago, local police detained and released nine NYU Shanghai students in two separate drug sweeps. NYU Shanghai intends to establish a safety task force (Photo by Echo Chen)

Police detain and release 9 NYU Shanghai students in drug sweeps

Three weeks ago, Chinese police detained nine NYU Shanghai students in two separate drug sweeps.
Ruqaiyah Zarook, Staff Writer April 5, 2021

Nine NYU Shanghai students were detained in two separate drug sweeps conducted by local police in Shanghai on March 12. Two students were taken into custody at a local bar, and...

Classes at NYU Shanghai will start later than expected due to the recent outbreak of the deadly virus. (Photograph by Echo Chen)

NYU Shanghai Parents Call for Student Exodus to NYC

NYU Shanghai delays the start of spring classes due to the fast spread of the coronavirus, but parents and students do not think it’s enough.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor January 27, 2020

After China’s leader Xi Jinping warned of the “accelerating spread” of coronavirus on Saturday, universities across China, including NYU Shanghai, delayed the start of the...

NYUs proposed budget for the 2018-2019 academic year shows a 3.1 percent increase from the 2017-2018 budget.

What You Missed This Summer

Sierra Jackson, News Editor August 28, 2017
Although students may have been on vacation this summer, the news at NYU did not take a break. Here is an update of what you missed this summer.
Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

WSN Editorial Board October 6, 2016
Despite the Tisch Asia lawsuit and the NYU community’s legitimate concerns regarding expansion, the university’s campuses abroad are a valuable asset and should be maintained.
This years NYU Hackathon is this weekend, from February 19-21.

570 Hackers, 48 Hours, One NYU Hackathon

Greta Chevance, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2016
NYU's 48-hour, student-run, global hackathon, HackNYU, kicks off on Feb. 19!
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Concerns over labor at NYU Shanghai

John Ambrosio, News Editor December 3, 2014
NYU has begun investigating labor conditions at NYU Shanghai.