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Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
Hundreds who attended admin-led listening sessions requested more spaces to address mass arrests on campus and the war in Gaza.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 19, 2024

How Trump’s administration could cut NYU’s research funding
The president-elect has previously proposed billions in budget reductions to health and science-related research.
Gigi Liman, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2024

‘Cackling, sneers and jeers’: College Democrats and Republicans squabble on the debate floor
At the debate, student representatives from both clubs spoke on foreign affairs, gun control policy and voter ID laws.
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2024

New York Senate’s fight to ban legacy-based admissions
The bill comes after a decline in diversity at top universities following a nationwide ban on affirmative action.
Sophia Chen, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2024

Political polarization harms public health in US, NYU researchers find
The analysis revealed a correlation between opposing political attitudes and rising risks to public health.
Sera Simon, Contributing Writer
• November 15, 2024

An interview with Tandon’s new dean
Juan de Pablo, who was appointed as Tandon’s head earlier this year, spoke with WSN about his plans for the future of the school.
Amelia Raymond, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2024

Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand
Just like many of us, Stern junior Gracie Palumbo-Alkire used to wind down by watching TikTok videos before bed. Now, millions of people are tuning in to watch hers.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• November 14, 2024

What Trump’s reelection could mean for NYU
A look into how the president-elect’s second term will potentially stifle student loans, reduce financial aid and limit federal research funding.
Dharma Niles, News Editor
• November 13, 2024

Researchers create 3D tumor model to study metastatic cancer
The model, called 3MIC, allows scientists to examine crevasses of tumor tissues that were previously inaccessible.
Jade Springer, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2024

Tisch begins search for new dean
The new search committee will hold listening sessions with NYU community members to outline expectations for Allyson Green’s successor.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• November 13, 2024

Students citywide protest property tax breaks for NYU, Columbia
City politicians joined students to advocate for a bill that would redirect $321 million from the universities’ annual tax cuts to fund public institutions.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 12, 2024

TAs to receive compensation for attending lectures
NYU owes hundreds of student workers from the last four semesters additional payments, with many missing over $1,000 in back pay.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• November 12, 2024


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Yael Grosman, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2025