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The Soapbox: Civilians evacuate Ukraine, protests erupt in Russia
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 announces relocation plans for some buildings and student housing
The university will move various programs and student residence halls between 2022 and 2024 due to the end of the Puck Building’s lease and the construction of 181 Mercer.
8 buildings left unguarded on nights, weekends as NYU cuts Campus Safety overtime
The decrease in hours — which has left guard posts unstaffed at nights and on weekends — has raised concerns about trespassing, COVID-19 protocol enforcement and access to student resources.
Swipe it Forward meal donation program returns to dining halls
Students can once again ask for a free meal swipe at select NYU dining halls after the Swipe it Forward program resumed on Feb. 21.
Swastika found outside NYU building last week
After the graffiti was spotted outside of the Tisch School of the Arts building on Feb. 16, Jewish student leaders are calling on the university for a more comprehensive response.
Student gov’t passes resolution to elect its chairperson by student vote
The Student Government Assembly democratized its selection process to include increased student participation at its latest meeting on Feb. 17.
Village Community Board talks local crime, subway safety at latest meeting
Members of Manhattan Community Board 2 discussed community safety, armed crimes and NYU’s impact on the surrounding community at its Feb. 17 meeting.
What to do this week: Bumper cars and a date night at the Met
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 21 to Feb. 27.
The Soapbox: Parties in power continue to suppress their opponents
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.
Assaulted student says he was dismissed by NYU Campus Safety
Four NYU students were attacked near Washington Square in the past two weeks. The most recent victim said Campus Safety initially downplayed his assault.
Empty shelves at the grocery store? Blame supply chain issues.
The uptick in product prices and lack of shelf stock have led New York City residents to reevaluate their food consumption habits.
Plasma treatment benefits some COVID patients, NYU study finds
An NYU Grossman study found that transfusing blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients to COVID patients with preexisting conditions can improve the recovery process.
