University News
Remember Students’ Request for Affordable Meal Plans? They Still Want Them, Students Say at Town Hall
Meal plans, housing, financial aid and more were discussed at a town hall event on Wednesday hosted by the financial committee and student government representatives.
Ronni Husmann, Deputy News Editor
• November 8, 2019
Will Twitter’s Ad Ban Change Political Discourse? NYU Professor Says It’s Hard to Tell
The social media company announced it will ban political ads starting at the end of November, in sharp contrast to Facebook’s statement that it would continue to allow such ads on their site.
Julia Santiago, Staff Writer
• November 8, 2019
Student Government Voices Support for Middle East Studies Program, World AIDS Day and Students Observing Ramadan
NYU’s student government approved three letters on university practices regarding Ramadan, support for the Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies and World AIDS Day during a meeting on Thursday.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• November 7, 2019
Student Cyclists Concerned as Bike Deaths Reach 20-Year High
As the number of biking-related deaths continues to climb, New York City has rolled out new plans to increase biker safety.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer
• November 6, 2019
Graduate Students Protest NYU’s Continued Employment of Professor Who Sexually Harassed a Student
The protest was held outside of Bobst Library by NYU’s graduate student union, which has continued to demand that NYU fire German and comparative literature professor Avital Ronell.
Victor Porcelli and Mina Mohammadi
• November 5, 2019
Admins Talk Carbon Neutrality, Hamilton Dodges Gentrification Questions at Sustainability Town Hall
A panel including President Andrew Hamilton discussed NYU’s sustainability practices including the university’s goals to reduce carbon emissions during a town hall on Tuesday.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• November 5, 2019
Student Health Center Site Listed Staff No Longer Employed by NYU
The website listed 14 employees who no longer work for NYU, despite an update in May that added new employees. However, the website suddenly removed them after an inquiry by WSN last week.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• November 5, 2019
NYU Meme Page Bans Some International Student Memes, Citing Stereotyping
NYU Memes for Slightly Bankrupt Teens will more strictly monitor content having to do with international students.
Matthew Fischetti, Contributing Writer
• November 5, 2019
Big Business Encourages Science-Denial, Panelists Say at Environmental Studies Event
The event discussed how research showing herbicides like Roundup can cause cancer has had little impact on the product’s success due to companies’ investments in good publicity.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer
• November 5, 2019
Safe Ride Drives Students Away With Two-Hour Waits, Failures to Arrive
Students report long wait times — some as long as two hours — and poor communication when using Safe Ride, NYU’s ride-sharing service meant to provide safe transportation for students out late at night.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• November 4, 2019
Palladium Makes Behind-the-Scenes Changes to Meet Health Standards
Students aren’t the only ones looking to improve their grades after midterm season — Palladium Food Court is taking measures to earn an A on its next inspection.
Milliana Bocher, Contributing Writer
• November 4, 2019
Family Costumes in Full Flair at Children’s Halloween Parade
Groups dressed up as various pop culture icons for the 29th annual Children’s Halloween Parade, co-hosted by NYU and Manhattan Community Board 2.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer
• November 1, 2019
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