Carmo Moniz, Editor-at-Large
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Tisch prof. accused of sexual misconduct by former students ‘no longer employed’
The professor, Robert Benevides, had been scheduled to teach two courses this semester after a university investigation found he sexually harassed a former student.
Carmo Moniz, Editor-at-Large
• September 6, 2024
Dozens walk out of Yankee Stadium as Mills gives commencement address
The walkout is the latest of several demonstrations by pro-Palestinian student protesters over the last few weeks.
Carmo Moniz, Editor-at-Large
• May 15, 2024
2024 commencement exercises begin at Yankee Stadium
The ceremony comes amid heightened tensions between the university’s administration and pro-Palestinian protesters, and follows cancellations of commencement ceremonies at Columbia University and the University of Southern California.
Bruna Horvath, Carmo Moniz, Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah
• May 15, 2024
Campus Safety clears Bobst amid pro-Palestinian demonstrations
Those inside Bobst were told to vacate the library, with some Campus Safety officers citing security concerns for the decision to clear the building.
Carmo Moniz and Dharma Niles
• May 10, 2024
Strawberry Festival canceled 3 hours after Paulson Center arrests
The NYU Program Board announced that the festival, which was scheduled to take place this afternoon, was canceled after police arrested student protesters at the Paulson Center earlier this morning.
Carmo Moniz and Krish Dev
• May 3, 2024
A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.
An Office of Equal Opportunity investigation found that professor Robert Benevides’ actions toward a student in summer 2023 constituted sexual and gender-based harassment, email evidence shows. Benevides will teach two classes next semester, according to Albert.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• May 3, 2024
Protesters arrested at Paulson Center encampment
The Palestine Solidarity Coalition said about 14 students were arrested at the encampment outside the Paulson Center in a sweep at around 6 a.m. Friday.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• May 3, 2024
PSC, faculty mediators dispute NYU account of encampment negotiations
NYU’s Palestine Solidarity Coalition and faculty mediators said student organizers had not agreed to leave the Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside the Paulson Center during negotiations or made a last-minute request for their demands to be met.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 30, 2024
Students facing suspension at Paulson encampment
NYU said it is “moving forward with disciplinary processes” against students remaining at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside the Paulson Center in a statement to WSN.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 29, 2024
Admins begin negotiations with encampment protesters
President Linda Mills is reportedly not directly involved in negotiations, during which protesters are discussing their demands with NYU.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 27, 2024
Protesters set up Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center
The encampment is the second to be organized on campus, after the first was swept by police Monday evening.
Adrianna Nehme, Carmo Moniz, Mariapaula Gonzalez and Yezen Saadah
• April 26, 2024
120 arrested at ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment,’ most released
Police were seen barricading Gould Plaza, where the encampment was set up on Monday, with wooden planks and plastic barriers.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 23, 2024
Dozens arrested after NYU authorizes NYPD to sweep Gould Plaza
NYU asked the New York City Police Department to remove protesters from Gould Plaza and take action “accordingly up to and including arrest” in a letter on Monday.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• April 23, 2024
Alumni, activist groups to provide legal support for protesters
NYU Alumni for Palestine and the NYU Palestine Solidarity Coalition said they are ready to “take legal action” for protesters at the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” in an announcement on Instagram.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 22, 2024
NYU changes admissions tours to avoid ‘Gaza Solidarity Encampment’
The university told student admissions ambassadors to use routes that avoid Gould Plaza, where the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” has continued since early this morning.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 22, 2024
Students and faculty set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Gould Plaza
The demonstration follows similar encampments at Columbia University and Yale University, where student protesters have been arrested.
Adrianna Nehme, Carmo Moniz, Mariapaula Gonzalez, Yezen Saadah and Dharma Niles
• April 22, 2024
Human rights scholar Martha Minow to speak at this year’s commencement
Minow, who is the former dean of Harvard Law School, will be among three women to receive honorary degrees at NYU’s commencement ceremony in May.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 17, 2024
NYU Law drops to No. 9 in U.S. News rankings
Despite the decline in the general rankings, the School of Law placed first for international law, tax law and criminal law.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 10, 2024
NYU acceptance rate stays at 8% for class of 2028
Overall applications to NYU decreased for the 2023-24 admissions cycle for the first time since 2007, but the university saw its greatest-ever number of early decision applicants.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 8, 2024
Photo: How a dorm kitchen brought me closer to my roommates
March 31, 2024
Spring break snapshots: Grassy getaways to snow-stuck trucks
WSN staff share photos from their first week of free time this year.
Carmo Moniz, Julia Smerling, Kevin Wu, Krish Dev, Manasa Gudavalli, Matt Petres and Samson Tu
• March 25, 2024
Review: Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ is rough, buddy
The live-action adaptation of “Avatar: The Last Airbender” rarely ever excels as a shot-for-shot remake of the popular cartoon, ultimately frustrating longtime fans of the original.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• March 15, 2024
How a supermarket became the center of NYU’s relationship with the Village
Years of back-and-forth between local residents and the university over the future of a supermarket ended in an agreement saving the grocery store for at least the next 13 years.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• January 31, 2024
Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
WSN staff shares their thoughts on the beginning of the 2024 spring semester.
Julia Diorio, Molly Koch, Abi Rivera, Yezen Saadah, Ania Keenan, Mick Gaw, Carmo Moniz and Krish Dev
• January 30, 2024
‘The Nutcracker’ is worth your time this December
With its timeless magic and intricate artistry, “The Nutcracker” is a ballet built to be a lasting holiday tradition.
Julia Diorio and Carmo Moniz
• December 4, 2023
Jewish students sue NYU over alleged indifference to on-campus antisemitism
The lawsuit called for the university to suspend or expel students and terminate faculty involved in “antisemitic abuse” on campus, and accused the administration of ignoring reports of antisemitic incidents.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• November 15, 2023
Lockdown lifted after shots fired near Tandon
The university reported that shots were fired near its Brooklyn campus Monday afternoon before issuing an all-clear in an emergency alert to the NYU community. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• November 6, 2023
Students and faculty hold sudden pro-Palestine demonstration in Bobst
The protesters, who are members of Students for Justice in Palestine and the recently-formed Faculty for Justice in Palestine, also called for NYU’s study abroad site in Tel Aviv to be shut down.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• October 20, 2023
NYU will remain open ahead of planned Israel-Hamas conflict protests
The Campus Safety Department told students and faculty they could attend classes remotely if they felt unsafe due to protests in the city.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• October 13, 2023
NYU drops 10 spots in latest US News rankings
The decline comes after significant changes to the report’s methodology from last year.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• September 18, 2023
Victor dE Souza’s ‘Siren & Muses’ collection is a coastal dream turned reality
The trend-averse designer came out with uniquely-structured pieces that toed the line between the whimsical and bizarre in his latest collection.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• September 14, 2023
A guide to surviving your first semester at NYU
Look no further for help with your schedule, academics, making friends and more at the university.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• August 4, 2023
Silver to cut down on field requirement for social work students
After months of student organizing, the Silver School of Social Work announced that it intends to reduce its field learning requirement for graduate students by the fall 2024 semester.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• May 24, 2023
Finland’s prime minister talks war in Ukraine and gender equality at commencement
Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin gave a speech to graduates at NYU’s 190th commencement ceremony, a month after her party lost the country’s national election.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• May 17, 2023
Stern community holds vigil for students killed in Puerto Rico
Students and faculty at NYU’s Stern School of Business attended a vigil and memorial service for two students who were killed in Puerto Rico last week.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• May 12, 2023
‘Manifest destiny’: NYU’s history of expansion in Washington Square
When staying up to date with current events becomes a personal crisis, it’s clear it is time to make a change.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• April 30, 2023
NYU named partner in Governors Island climate center project
Students and faculty will have access to classrooms, laboratories and other spaces at the newly announced New York Climate Exchange, set to open on Governors Island in 2028.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• April 25, 2023
Social work students demand compensation for unpaid work hours
Students at NYU’s Silver School for Social Work are calling on the university to pay for the hours they spend in the field, joining a movement of graduate social work students across the country.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• April 19, 2023
NYU’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing appoints new dean
NYU announced that Angela Amar, an accomplished nursing educator, will take over as dean of the university’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing this summer.
Bruna Horvath, Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• April 7, 2023
NYU to drop COVID-19 vaccine requirement
The university announced that, starting May 11, it will end its vaccination requirements for students and visitors.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• April 5, 2023
Trump pleads not guilty as protesters, media crowd Manhattan courthouse
Pro-Trump demonstrators and counterprotesters clashed outside a lower Manhattan courthouse on the day of former president Donald Trump’s arraignment.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• April 4, 2023
Paulson Center opens first batch of athletic facilities
A fencing room, wrestling studio, squash courts and locker rooms have all opened, but students will have to wait for access to the pool, jogging track and basketball courts.
Adrianna Nehme and Carmo Moniz
• March 28, 2023
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.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• March 22, 2023
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.
Ania Keenan and Carmo Moniz
• March 20, 2023
NYU drops rule preventing dorm RAs from speaking to media
Residential life administrators announced that a rule restricting RAs from speaking to the media without university guidance will be lifted, and that the student workers will be more included in conversations about residence hall security.
Adrianna Nehme and Carmo Moniz
• February 28, 2023
Police car crashes into civilian vehicle on University Place
New York City Police Department officers collided with a civilian vehicle on University Place while heading to the location of a reported theft on Monday, Feb. 20.
Bruna Horvath and Carmo Moniz
• February 20, 2023
ChatGPT is here — what’s NYU doing about it?
“The existence of a well-written paragraph is no longer evidence of human effort,” reads a memo to NYU’s schools, warning them of the plagiarism possibilities that ChatGPT and AI programs like it bring to the classroom.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• February 2, 2023
Top lawyer named next chair of NYU board of trustees
Acclaimed lawyer, NYU alum and trustee Evan Chesler — who recently represented Elon Musk — will replace William Berkley as chair of NYU’s board of trustees at the end of his term in August.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• January 31, 2023
Village advocates side with city, challenge NYU rezoning lawsuit
In a motion, many neighborhood organizations supported a provision banning university uses in rezoned parts of SoHo and NoHo and asked the court to order an environmental review of NYU expansion plans in the area if the university is successful in court.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• January 27, 2023
Winter break recap: What happened at NYU while you were gone
The fibs of a Congressman, a former NYU administrator commits fraud, the new billion-dollar building, and all the other news you missed.
Adrianna Nehme, Bruna Horvath, Carmo Moniz, Tori Morales and Yezen Saadah
• January 25, 2023
As Roe v. Wade turns 50, protesters march against the loss of abortion rights
A group of abortion rights activists marched down Broadway in support of nationwide abortion access on Sunday, Jan. 22, joining thousands of demonstrators throughout the country.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• January 24, 2023
Ex-NYU finance director charged with embezzling millions
Cindy Tappe, who worked at NYU until 2018, stole millions of dollars by funneling money through shell companies. She now faces multiple felony charges.
Carmo Moniz and Tori Morales
• December 20, 2022
Advocates seek mayor’s support to save Morton Williams supermarket
Greenwich Village residents and community advocates gathered in front of a Morton Williams supermarket under threat of displacement by NYU, pressuring the university to allow it to stay in its current location.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• December 14, 2022
Instruction resumes at New School after union strikes deal
The part-time faculty union at The New School reached a tentative agreement with the university on Saturday, ending a strike that lasted more than three weeks. The union will soon vote on whether to ratify it.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• December 12, 2022
What to do this week: Holiday cheese tasting and Christmas caroling
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Dec. 12-18.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• December 11, 2022
NYU Law withdraws from US News rankings, following other top schools
Fourteen of the highest-ranking law schools in the country announced they would not participate from the U.S. News & World Report law school rankings due to concerns over its methodology. NYU followed suit on Monday.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• December 6, 2022
Two weeks into strike, New School claims it can’t afford faculty demands
The New School has agreed to continue bargaining with the union representing its striking part-time faculty, but has said it does not have the financial resources to compromise further.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• December 2, 2022
As other top law schools boycott US News rankings, NYU stays put
NYU’s law school, ranked as the seventh best in the country, has yet to follow other top schools in leaving the U.S. News & World Reports’ law school rankings.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• December 2, 2022
Hamilton orders security review after spate of dorm intrusions
NYU president Andrew Hamilton requested that Campus Safety conduct an extensive review of dorm security following a series of intruder incidents last month.
Carmo Moniz, Lauren Ashe and Yezen Saadah
• December 1, 2022
Photo: Opinion: Islam didn’t start the Iranian protests
November 21, 2022
Intruder removed after entering Lafayette Hall
An intruder entered Lafayette Hall and interacted with students before being removed by police on Sunday evening, in the fourth dorm trespassing incident at NYU in two weeks.
Carmo Moniz, Lauren Ashe and Tori Morales
• November 21, 2022
What to do this week: Thanksgiving Day Parade and ‘The Nutcracker’
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 21-27.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 20, 2022
Photo: No sign of NYU dorm intruder despite exhaustive 8-hour search
Lauren Ashe, Deputy News Editor
• November 16, 2022
Strike upends classes at The New School
Part-time faculty at The New School commenced a strike on Wednesday after their union was unable to reach a new tentative contract with the university.
Carmo Moniz, Tori Morales and Alex Tey
• November 16, 2022
Social justice advocate Jennifer Jones Austin joins NYU
Jennifer Jones Austin, a civil rights lawyer and prominent social justice advocate, will help develop the school’s curricula and advance social work projects.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 14, 2022
Photo: Matto Espresso, famous for $2.50 coffee, opens at Stern
Evelyn Chen, Contributing Writer
• November 14, 2022
‘Save our supermarket’: Morton Williams shoppers skeptical of NYU promises
The back-and-forth brawl over a local Morton Williams supermarket continues, despite NYU’s commitment to save the store.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 11, 2022
Hundreds call for downfall of Iranian government amid global protests
Protesters in Washington Square Park called for revolution in Iran on Saturday following the Iranian government’s crackdown on protests.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 7, 2022
NYU vows to save Morton Williams supermarket
NYU announced that if a local Morton Williams supermarket is demolished, it plans to relocate the grocery store nearby.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 3, 2022
What the Supreme Court’s impending affirmative action decision means for NYU
NYU and other universities may be prohibited from considering race in admissions decisions after the U.S. Supreme Court rules on two cases next June.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 2, 2022
The NYU adjunct union contract expires tonight. Here’s what may happen next.
The university’s adjunct faculty contract will expire at midnight on Oct. 31. A strike has been authorized, but it is only one of multiple possible outcomes for the labor dispute.
Carmo Moniz and Tori Morales
• October 31, 2022
Narcan coming to city bars and clubs, but access at NYU more limited
As Narcan becomes available at nightlife establishments, NYU students are calling for the drug to be more accessible on campus.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• October 27, 2022
Latest subway safety plan puts more police in stations
With an intent of cracking down on crime, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul plan to increase police presence and mental health services in the system’s cars and stations.
Carmo Moniz and Lauren Ashe
• October 24, 2022
Staff Rants: Midterms and midterms
It’s the middle of the term! The WSN staff offers our thoughts on our exam-packed weeks and the ongoing congressional election season.
Carmo Moniz, Kevin Wu, Edward Franco, Alexandra Cohen, Abi Rivera, Tori Morales, Jules Roscoe, Shamon Lawrence, Rachel Cohen, Lauren Ashe and Lorraine Olaya
• October 24, 2022
What to do this week: Halloween 3D printing and Bryant Park ice skating
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 24 to Oct. 30.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• October 23, 2022
NYU students start applying for Biden loan forgiveness program
After the application for the program opened on Oct. 17, some students said it would partially or completely pay off their loans.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• October 21, 2022
After one month of checking visitor vax cards, NYU gives up
Though visitors to campus must still be vaccinated for COVID-19, they no longer need to show physical proof of vaccination to gain access to university buildings.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• October 20, 2022
David O’Connor, renowned Egyptologist and NYU professor, dies at 84
David O’Connor, who worked at NYU’s Institute of Fine Arts, was known for his excavation work and research at the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos, as well as his dedication to his students.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• October 12, 2022
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
NYU criticized a report on antisemitism on college campuses for not including some of the university’s actions against antisemitism on campus, including updating its non-discrimination and harassment policy and hosting a summit to address antisemitism across U.S. universities.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• October 4, 2022
Stern professor resigns from professional org. after refusing to write diversity statement
Jonathan Haidt, a professor of ethical leadership at NYU’s Stern School of Business, resigned from a psychology research conference after refusing to write a required equity, inclusion and anti-racism statement.
Carmo Moniz and Tori Morales
• October 4, 2022
NYU Langone ranks No. 1 in leadership and ambulatory care
NYU Langone jumped four spots for quality leadership and has held the top spot in ambulatory care since last year, according to new rankings.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• September 22, 2022
What to do this week: Vampire cinema viewing and Climate Week NYC
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Sept. 19 to Sept. 25.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• September 18, 2022
Where NYU stands as New York City lifts its subway mask mandate
COVID-19 restrictions on the New York City Subway were eased on Wednesday. At NYU, where masks are still required in certain settings, students and faculty are conflicted over how they think the administration should proceed.
Adrianna Nehme, Carmo Moniz and Tori Morales
• September 8, 2022
What you missed around NYU this summer
Roe v. Wade protests, the adjunct faculty union contract extension, pride celebrations and everything else you need to know from over the break.
Carmo Moniz and Edward Franco
• September 1, 2022
Explained: NYU’s fall 2022 COVID protocols
As students return to campus for the fall 2022 semester, NYU administrators have announced a replacement for the Daily Screener and a potential easing of the indoor mask mandate later this month.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• September 1, 2022
Staff Rants: First day of classes
Welcome, or welcome back! WSN staff shares our thoughts and feelings about the start of the semester.
Alexandra Cohen, Kristian Burt, Carmo Moniz, Edward Franco, Jules Roscoe, Lorraine Olaya, Tori Morales and Kevin Wu
• September 1, 2022
Dan Goldman wins hotly contested NY-10 primary
A look into how the former federal prosecutor’s policies on student loan debt, public safety and climate change may affect NYU students as he advances to the November congressional election.
Lauren Ashe and Carmo Moniz
• August 25, 2022
Tisch blacklist prompts administration to address student misconduct
After an anonymous list accusing film students of misconduct circulated in the Tisch School of the Arts in early March, some students raised their concerns to the administration about sexual harrassment in the school.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• May 3, 2022
Alum and prof. Troy McKenzie appointed as next NYU Law dean
Troy McKenzie, a professor at the NYU School of Law, is set to take over as the school’s new dean on June 1.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• May 2, 2022
Taylor Swift fans hassle NYU seniors for graduation tickets
Some Taylor Swift fans are offering hundreds of dollars for tickets to see her at NYU’s 2022 commencement ceremony.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• April 21, 2022
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