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Labor leaders, politicians mark anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
A commemoration of the 1911 tragedy included speeches from local politicians, and a history of U.S. labor law.
NYU student gov’t proposes popular chair elections
The university’s student government deliberated its upcoming chair election and proposed changes to future elections on Thursday, March 23.
What to do this week: Video game tournament, trivia night 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 27-April 2.
‘We’ll be back’: Contract faculty continue fight for unionization
Supporters of the contract faculty union gathered in front of Bobst Library for the third time since February to demand that NYU support their unionization effort.
The Soapbox: No-confidence motion in Spain, judicial changes in Israel, potential ban in EU
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.
Nursing students call for end of $150 absence fee
Students in NYU’s nursing program are petitioning to end a policy that charges students a $150 fee when they miss clinical practice sessions, regardless of whether their absence is due to health issues.
Beyond NYU: Bopping to the beat of blockbuster scores
NYU alum Ching-Shan Chang began her career writing contemporary music. Now, she writes film scores that have appeared in movies and film festivals across the world.
World’s ‘coolest prime minister’ to speak at NYU commencement
Sanna Marin, the prime minister of Finland — dubbed the “coolest” by German news outlet Bild — will deliver the university’s commencement address at Yankee Stadium this May.
Court dismisses Steinhardt prof’s defamation lawsuit against colleagues, again
The lawsuit, which was dismissed once before but appealed, claims that an internal letter signed by Steinhardt faculty is defamatory toward Mark Crispin Miller, a professor at the school.
How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A science columnist for The New York Times spoke at NYU about the evolution of viruses and the importance of good communication with the public during health crises.
NYU Latinx Project to create research center with $1.3 million donation
The university’s Latinx Project will use a recent $1.3 million grant to establish a new research center for Latinx studies with support from the Office of the Provost.
Trump rally outside Manhattan DA’s office sees scant attendance
A small group of protesters was surrounded by reporters outside of the Manhattan District Attorney’s office on Monday as they protested the potential indictment of former president Donald Trump.
