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Chess players, coaches biased against female players, NYU study finds
In a study conducted by NYU’s psychology department, researchers found that parents and coaches of chess players don’t believe that female players have the same potential as their male counterparts.
What to do this week: Mills’ inauguration, pumpkin painting and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 16-22.
NYU will remain open ahead of planned Israel-Hamas conflict protests
The Campus Safety Department told students and faculty they could attend classes remotely if they felt unsafe due to protests in the city.
The Soapbox: Real estate in China, carbon credit in the UAE, raising debts in Italy
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Protesters call on NYU Bookstore to cut ties with Nike
Student organizers gathered near the bookstore’s entrance to raise awareness about alleged labor violations in a factory that produces Nike products.
NYU condemns law student for statement on Israel-Hamas conflict
The law school’s Student Bar Association has started the removal process against its president after they made a pro-Palestine statement in the group’s newsletter.
Hundreds gather at Triangle Fire Memorial unveiling
The newly installed memorial honors the lives of over 100 workers who lost their lives in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
NYU students respond to Israel-Palestine conflict at citywide protests
Students took part in demonstrations across New York City on Sunday in response to intense fighting between the Israeli military and Palestinian militants in Gaza.
Tisch establishes new master’s degree in virtual film production
The Tisch School of the Arts will offer a graduate program in virtual production beginning next fall in an effort to train students to work with contemporary filmmaking technology.
NYU knew about allegations against former Athletics Director, source says
A former State University of New York, New Paltz student said she called NYU’s Title IX office about Stuart Robinson’s behavior shortly after he was hired at the university.
Mills responds to recent Hamas and Israeli attacks
Students at NYU’s Tel Aviv program sheltered amid recent airstrike and rocket attacks from the Israeli military and a militant group in the Gaza Strip, before embarking on a trip to Abu Dhabi.
SHC begins stocking abortion medication following student criticism
After facing backlash from students, NYU’s Student Health Center is stocking mifepristone, a common abortion medication.
