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Published in NYU Local

·Nov 19, 2020

Peruvians in the U.S. Join Protests Against Parliamentary Coup in Peru

Following President Vizcarra’s illegitimate impeachment, Peruvians took their fight for democracy to the streets of their country and the world. — NYU Tisch alum Sofia Sam is not into protesting. But when she learned about the coup in her home country Peru, she couldn’t help but join dozens of fellow Peruvians opposing their new president Manuel Merino in front of the UN headquarters in Manhattan.

Peru

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Peruvians in the U.S. Join Protests Against Parliamentary Coup in Peru
Peruvians in the U.S. Join Protests Against Parliamentary Coup in Peru

Published in NYU Local

·Nov 5, 2020

Facebook Demands Shutdown of NYU Research on Political Ads Targeting

The NYU Ad Observer plugin enlisted more than 15,000 users to examine the political ads they were shown on Facebook. — Facebook is pressing NYU researchers to stop collecting data on political ad targeting amid the presidential election, setting up a precedent to discourage independent investigations on Facebook without the company’s approval. The controversy arose over Ad Observer, a web plugin that copies the political ads that users see on Facebook…

Facebook

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Facebook Demands Shutdown of NYU Research on Political Ads Targeting
Facebook Demands Shutdown of NYU Research on Political Ads Targeting

Published in NYU Local

·Oct 23, 2020

NYU Langone to Remove Sackler Name From Biomedical Institute

The Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences will be renamed after Purdue Pharma pled guilty on federal criminal charges. — NYU Langone Medical Center will remove the family name Sackler from its biomedical institute after the Sackler’s company, Purdue Pharma, agreed to plead guilty to criminal charges for marketing the addictive painkiller OxyContin. “In view of yesterday’s U.S. Department of Justice announcement of the settlement of federal criminal charges with…

Opioids

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NYU Langone to Remove Sackler Name After Family Pleads Guilty in Purdue Pharma Case
NYU Langone to Remove Sackler Name After Family Pleads Guilty in Purdue Pharma Case

Published in NYU Local

·Oct 16, 2020

“Welcome to Blumhouse” Explores the Horrors of Family with Diverse Voices

Emerging directors created sinister plots with family and race at the front of their productions. — Spooky season is here, and Amazon Studios and Blumhouse Productions are ready to give a scare. …

Horror

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“Welcome to Blumhouse” Explores the Horrors of Family with Diverse Voices
“Welcome to Blumhouse” Explores the Horrors of Family with Diverse Voices

Published in NYU Local

·Oct 7, 2020

La Voz Local: This Latina Created a Much-Needed Online Publication Dedicated to BIPOC in Entertainment

After not finding enough diverse representation in the media, this Drama student launched her own online publication. — As Black Lives Matter protests began to pop up everywhere, NYU Tisch senior Paula Leon felt the urgent need to go out and raise her voice against racial injustice. Yet, her condition as an international student put her at higher risk if detained while protesting. After feeling helpless for a…

Latina

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La Voz Local: This Latina Created a Much-Needed Online Platform for BIPOC in Entertainment
La Voz Local: This Latina Created a Much-Needed Online Platform for BIPOC in Entertainment

Published in NYU Local

·Oct 1, 2020

La Voz Local: Latinx-owned Businesses to Support Now and Forever

Although it might be convenient to shop in big-chain stores, it’s time to support rising businesses with a purpose. — Twenty-one cities around the country celebrated National Support Latino Business Day on September 14 thanks to a petition by Support Latino Biz, a nonprofit highlighting the contributions of Latinx entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy. Although it’s nice to have a special day to recognize the efforts of Latinx-owned businesses, we…

Latinx

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La Voz Local: Latinx-owned Businesses to Support Now and Forever
La Voz Local: Latinx-owned Businesses to Support Now and Forever

Published in NYU Local

·Sep 29, 2020

NYC Outdoor Dining Becomes Permanent

After the huge success of the program in its initial stage, thousands of restaurants and patrons will continue to benefit from it. — As part of the city’s recovery efforts, restaurants can keep outdoor dining indefinitely, Mayor De Blasio announced on Friday. The decision comes after several requests by the restaurant industry and city council to extend the outdoor dining experience through the rest of the year into the winter.

NYC

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NYC Outdoor Dining Becomes Permanent
NYC Outdoor Dining Becomes Permanent

Published in NYU Local

·Sep 25, 2020

La Voz Local: 5 Latin Restaurants Near Campus to Try Now

Tired of the dining hall food? These are some tasty alternatives. — Now that school is about a month into the current semester, it’s inevitable that some students are starting to experience dining hall fatigue or maybe just need a break from their same old, same old. …

Food

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La Voz Local: 5 Latin Restaurants Near Campus to Try Now
La Voz Local: 5 Latin Restaurants Near Campus to Try Now

Published in NYU Local

·Sep 15, 2020

La Voz Local: 5 Latinx TikTokers to Follow Now

From history to makeup, these creators will become your new favorites. — Let’s face it: we can’t stop scrolling on TikTok. Following Addison Rae and Charli D’Amelio is cute, but wouldn’t you love to see some other less-known yet insanely talented creators on your For You page? Here are five Latinx TikTokers that you’re probably not following, but you should. Fernanda (@fernandaa__cortes…

Tik Tok

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La Voz Local: 5 Latinx Tiktokers to Follow Now
La Voz Local: 5 Latinx Tiktokers to Follow Now

Published in NYU Local

·Sep 10, 2020

NYU LA Cancels In-person Classes Due to County COVID Restrictions

Despite the decline of coronavirus cases in LA, authorities fear there might be a post-holiday spike. — After spending the summer planning how to reconvene for in-person classes at NYU Los Angeles this fall, the administration decided to move entirely online, based on LA County advisory regarding coronavirus. “I am writing to you today with an update I truly thought we would not need to provide: The…

College

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NYU LA Cancels In-person Classes Due to County COVID Restrictions
NYU LA Cancels In-person Classes Due to County COVID Restrictions
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