University News

Resolutions Halted Before USenate
Authors of two prominent resolutions last semester express concern about the future of their proposals.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor
• February 11, 2019

Weekly LS Panels Highlight Diverse Black Experiences
To kick off Black History Month, LS hosted a panel discussing the differing experiences within the black community.
Emily Mason, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2019

Unpacking the Graduate Student-NYU Healthcare Conflict
NYU explained in a recent statement to WSN why it lied about needing to consolidate graduate student healthcare plans.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• February 11, 2019

Letter of Support for GSOC Presented in SSC
After the consolidation of their healthcare plans, certain graduate students were negatively affected.
Jesse Jimenez, Staff Writer
• February 8, 2019

NYPD Faces Backlash for ‘Cleaning Up’ Homeless Outside Silver
The 6th Precinct caused controversy on Twitter when they posted photos of homeless people's belongings seemingly being thrown away.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor
• February 7, 2019

JFK May Get Worse Before It Gets Better
At an NYU Wagner symposium, professors and Port Authority executives discussed the future of JFK airport, including a $13 billion modernization plan.
Emily Mason, Staff Writer
• February 7, 2019

Tandon Program to Offer Free Housing for Veteran Entrepreneurs
Tandon’s Future Labs is providing free housing and other support for veterans trying to start their own businesses.
Bethany Allard, Staff Writer
• February 7, 2019

NYU Could Soon Offer Discounted Meal Plans
A new proposal would offer meal plans at a discounted price while limiting selection.
February 6, 2019

LA Program ‘Not For You If You Want to be An Actor’
Tisch hosted information sessions on the university’s newest study away site in LA, offering more details on the program.
Alexandria Johnson, Staff Writer
• February 6, 2019

NYU Lies to Graduate Students About Healthcare Plan
NYU repeatedly claimed a State agency required them to consolidate two healthcare plans, a claim refuted by the agency in a statement to WSN.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• February 4, 2019

New Semester, Same Welcome
While Spring Welcome is more popular with spring admits and transfers, the events face low turnout from returning students.
Tatiana Velasco, Contributing Writer
• February 4, 2019

‘Humanity Is Controlled by Nine Companies,’ According to NYU Professor
Professor Amy Webb talks artificial intelligence and its implications for the future.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor
• February 4, 2019



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