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Rubin Residents Free To Leave Quarantine
Two students shared their experiences quarantining in Rubin Residence Hall. Meanwhile, NYU has changed the format of its COVID-19 dashboard.
Aarushi Sharma and Trace Miller
• September 18, 2020

Going Maskless on MTA Transit Now Costs $50
Despite potential concerns about the rule disproportionately affecting low-income, Black and indigenous riders of color, NYU commuter students are on board.
Trace Miller, News Editor
• September 17, 2020

Student Ambassadors Rep Public Health
A new program aims to help students understand and observe NYU’s changing public health guidelines.
Aarushi Sharma, Deputy News Editor
• September 16, 2020

Police and Protesters Shut Down Grand Central Station
NYPD officers stood by while NYC Shut it Down rallied to protest the murder of Daniel Prude and the involvement of police in mental and public health issues.
Nick Mead, Deputy News Editor
• September 15, 2020

NYU’s Rubin Hall placed under mandatory quarantine
After four Rubin residents tested positive for COVID-19, the rest of the residents have been confined to their rooms until at least Tuesday.
Matthew Fischetti and Trace Miller
• September 14, 2020

Hundreds Gather at Washington Square Park — Again
Washington Square Park saw yet another weekend of people flouting safety guidelines, as fears of spreading COVID-19 surge.
Trace Miller and Aarushi Sharma
• September 14, 2020

Americans Mourn September Eleventh Amid and Despite the Pandemic
Visitors to the 9/11 Memorial shared how the COVID-19 pandemic has — or has not — changed the way they remember, mourn and grieve.
Trace Miller, News Editor
• September 11, 2020

Rubin Student Tests Positive for COVID-19 on Move-In Day
Neither dorm nor university administration notified students, who are wondering why Rubin Hall’s lounge is still open.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• September 11, 2020

Cuomo Blasts NYU for Not Breaking Up Rave
NYU replied that it had no jurisdiction to do so and attempted to rectify seemingly contradictory statements.
Matthew Fischetti, News Editor
• September 10, 2020

Steinhardt Dean Reveals Creation of Office of Equity, Belonging and Community Action
In an email sent to Steinhardt students and faculty, Dean Jack Knott announced that the school is creating the Office of Equity, Belonging, and Community Action to help establish an anti-racist academic culture.
Aarushi Sharma, Deputy News Editor
• September 9, 2020

Rave at Washington Square Park Sparks Outrage and Confusion at NYU
Students, New York City residents, and university officials are angered by a rave that was held in the park Saturday night largely consisting of young people.
Trace Miller, News Editor
• September 8, 2020

Scholar Strike for Anti-Racism Begins Today
The nationwide event, comprising walk-outs and teach-ins, has gained little traction at NYU other than at Steinhardt and Silver.
Trace Miller, News Editor
• September 8, 2020



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