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Live from the Occupy Wall Street College Walkout

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

We'll be reporting live from the college walkout today, starting at 3:30. Check back for updates.

Dmitry Gurvits

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

As funding proposals pile up one month into the academic year — leaving a $40,000 budget devoted to student-led initiatives unappropriated — the Lang Student Union, Eugene Lang College’s student governmental body, is still in dire need of student facilitators.

University Senate Kicks Off Fall Session

Chris Hooks

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

The New School’s University Student Senate held its first meeting of the academic year on September 22, with senators approving a budget for the fall semester, considering the year’s first student proposals, and discussing the senate’s long-term fiscal structure.

Occupy Wall Street: A Wake-Up Call

Miles Kohrman

Kimberly Lightbody

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

The occupation is not merely an opportunity for people to rant about the general injustices of the world. Those who are down in Zuccotti Park, and who have been down there for days, have something very real to say — the state of America’s broken economy and corporation-infested government needs to change.

Libertarian Sensation Ron Paul Takes Over Webster Hall

Andrea Vocos

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Over 1,800 people attended the rally for the Republican congressman from Texas, held at the East Village venue known more known for its rock concerts than anything else. Pre-sale tickets sold out within hours, with additional tickets priced $25 at the door.

Mentoring Program Set to Begin Third Year

Ada Akad

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

On October 12, The New School will begin its third year in affiliation with UA Media. Student mentors from GPIA and Milano will be paired with mentees from the Upper West Side high school two Wednesdays a month, participating in a variety of activities that include field trips, career development and art projects.

Bed Bugs Attack Dorms

Ashley Chervinski

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

In early September, several rooms at Loeb Residence Hall and William Street Residence Hall were found to have bed bugs. The New School notified students living in university housing in an email sent on September 21. “We have had three confirmed cases of bed bugs in various residences this year,” wrote Rob Lutomski, assistant vice president of student housing and residence life, in the email.

NYC to be Flooded with Bikes

Harrison Golden

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Lang Dean Browner Reaches Out to Students

Stephany Chung

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

SlutWalk Comes to NYC

Danielle Balbi

Eric Fernandez

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Occupy Wall Street Gains Momentum, Controversy

Dmitry Gurvits

Rey Mashayekhi

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

Lang Student Union off to Slow Start

Dmitry Gurvits

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

According to their constitution, the LSU’s mission is to “better Eugene Lang College by fostering community, empowering students and disseminating information.” Their efforts are aided in part by a $40,000 annual budget, paid for by the activities fee that all students are charged.