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Graduate student workers prepared to strike next week
As GSOC’s April 26 strike deadline approaches, contract negotiations between the university and the union remain at a standstill.
NYU will require COVID-19 vaccines for all in-person students this fall
The university says the requirement will minimize the spread of COVID-19 and allow for a return to in-person activities.
Steinhardt professor awarded Guggenheim fellowship
Susan Murray, a professor in the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication, will focus her research on the history of CCTV technology.
Burnt-out students argue they deserve a normal spring break
NYU deans encouraged students to use Monday as a single-day spring break, but many students argue this is a poor remedy for their deteriorating mental health.
NYU student groups organize against anti-Asian hate
An NYU Asian student group offered self-defense training to Asian students through Northwestern’s Karate Club. Meanwhile, an international student group is spreading awareness of anti-Asian hate crime victims and ways to financially support them.
COVID-19 vaccine requirement pop-up was an error, NYU administration says
Last week, the Student Health Center listed the COVID-19 vaccine was required for active in-person students. The university claims it was an error.
Students will be able to digitally access 150,000 NYU Libraries books from their phones
A new NYU Libraries program will scan coursebooks, ebooks, reference works and audiobooks and make them accessible for students and faculty on their mobile devices and tablets.
NYU Langone concealed treatment costs
New federal regulations mean hospitals must publish previously confidential price lists. But according to a Wall Street Journal investigation, Langone hid price lists from web searches using specialized computer code.
GSOC authorizes potential strike
More than 96% of participating union members voted to authorize a graduate student worker strike.
SGA passes three resolutions, and all of them require student participation
The NYU Student Government Assembly passed three resolutions to address racial justice, student representation on the Board of Trustees and student participation in university policy changes.
How will Safe Ride’s partnership with Via affect NYU students?
NYU Transportation Services established the partnership with Via, with the goal of providing a more efficient service with decreased wait and ride times.
Cutting ties with line cutters: A student’s friendships are tested after ineligible friends get vaccinated
Liberal Studies first-year Amber Alirahi has put friendships on hold with students who used loopholes to get vaccinated early. Public health experts said such cheating is to be expected and pushes eligible people aside.
