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What to do this week: NYU event with Solange and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: March 7 to March 13.
Hamilton addresses mask wearing, Ukraine, student safety at town hall
NYU administrators provided updates on COVID-19 protocols, resources for community members affected by the Russian invasion and increased communication from Campus Safety.
The Soapbox: Migrants continue to suffer at borders
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
NYU Campus Safety to increase security after several students assaulted
After another student was attacked on campus on Feb. 25, the department will add security officers, cameras and lights east of Washington Square Park. A suspect in a similar string of assaults was arrested on March 2.
NYU to install 304 solar panels atop Bobst
The university will finish installing the panels by the end of the semester as part of the university’s plan for carbon neutrality by 2040.
Student-led initiative expands dental dam access
Dental dams, which protect against sexually transmitted infections, will be more available in residence halls due to the advocacy of a group within NYU’s Amnesty International chapter.
Hundreds gather at NYU vigil for Ukraine
Members of the university community crowded the steps of the Kimmel Center for University Life to show support for Ukraine at a vigil on Monday, Feb. 28.
How baristas at the Astor Place Starbucks are fighting to unionize
A Starbucks near NYU’s Washington Square campus has joined a national movement to unionize for increased pay and improved working conditions.
New Yorkers rally against anti-LGBTQ+ mayoral appointees
More than 100 demonstrators protested in front of New York City Hall in opposition to the hirings of Gilford Monrose, Erick Salgado and Fernando Cabrera by Mayor Eric Adams.
What to do this week: Vigil for Ukraine and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 28 to March 6.
2 more students allege NYU mishandled campus attacks
After reports of four students being assaulted on campus in February, two more victims have come forward to describe recent attacks that they say were mishandled by Campus Safety.
