University Life
If NYU Can Punish Violaters of COVID-19 Policies, Why Not Sexual Assault Perpetrators?
NYU’s recent suspension of students demonstrates its power to hold students accountable for their actions. This level of accountability must set the precedent for cases of sexual assault in order to create a true zero-tolerance policy, instead of upholding an illusory idea of campus safety.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Are Not Enough
In light of anti-racist uprisings across the country, the NYU administration has recently stressed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This does little to tackle institutional racism in any meaningful way.
NYU’s Inadequate Quarantine Meals Exacerbated Food Insecurity
NYU’s failure to deliver sufficient food to quarantined students has become a social media trend in the last few weeks. But amidst all the jokes and viral posts, the struggles of low-income and food insecure students are being neglected and trivialized.
The Persistence of Classism at NYU
The classist language used on the American Sign Language Department’s universal syllabus reveals an ongoing culture of elitism that extends beyond the student body.
NYU, Cut Ties With Chartwells
NYU’s latest quarantine meal delivery debacle should give cause for the university to re-evaluate its relationship with its dining provider, Chartwells.
NYU’s Impossible Financial Situation
Like many universities across the country, the pandemic has backed NYU into a corner. The financial pressures facing NYU explain its decision to partially reopen, and will cause it to struggle for years to come.
The Misleading Nature of the NYU Administration’s Letter
In an email to the NYU community, the administration attempted to justify the university’s failure to reimburse tuition and financially accommodate students despite its sizable endowment. NYU is not being transparent about its financial assets nor its ability to meet the needs of its student body.
President Hamilton: Support Students in Need and Take a Pay Cut
NYU President Andrew Hamilton’s email is just another example of NYU overspending on administrators and failing to genuinely support students in need.
The Need for a Democratic Board of Trustees at NYU
With many NYU students struggling in this present crisis, the administration’s letter makes it clear that we need student representation at all levels of NYU.
The Case for Universal Pass
The COVID-19 crisis has put far too many students at odds with the traditional path to success. The time for Universal Pass is here.
NYU Must Transition to 24-Hour Exams During COVID-19
Exams need to strike a balance between normality and adaptability. The 24-hour exam period might be one way to do exactly that.
Making Room to Mourn the Ordinary During Extraordinary Times
Accepting and validating different kinds of grief is a necessary step to dealing with this pandemic.
