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Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
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Inside NYU’s troubled Campus Safety department
Abby Wilson and Maria Freyre
• May 17, 2022
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Students pressure NYU admin to keep Institute of Fine Arts building open
After the Institute of Fine Arts administration announced that the program’s library would close April 28-May 3, students were left scrambling the week before finals.
Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
• April 28, 2022
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Petition against NYU’s COVID screener stalls after 3 weeks
After a Stern first-year was barred from entering his classes, he created a petition to end the university’s Daily Screener.
Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
• April 22, 2022
![An NYU Campus Safety vehicle in front of trees. The vehicle is a white car with purple decals and the text “Campus Safety 212-998-2222” on top.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DSC_0176-3-900x600.jpg)
Student gov’t presses NYU administrators about crime at town hall
Members of the Student Government Assembly and NYU administration addressed campus safety issues at a virtual town hall on Wednesday, April 13.
Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
• April 15, 2022
![A small, dark rodent on the brown wood floors of the Palladium dining hall.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-14-at-17.27-1-900x508.jpg)
NYU blames rodent in Palladium dining hall on bad weather
Several students saw a small rodent scurrying through the Palladium dining hall while they were eating on April 9.
Maria Freyre and Kayla Hardersen
• April 15, 2022
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Mass shooting near NYU Tel Aviv campus prompts university response
After a shooting in Tel Aviv last week and a number of attacks in Israel over the last month, site administrators advised students to exercise greater caution and avoid traveling outside of Tel Aviv.
Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
• April 12, 2022
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Taylor Swift, Judith Heumann to speak at NYU graduation
Graduates of NYU's classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 will be honored at a ceremony at Yankee Stadium on May 18.
Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
• March 29, 2022
![Empty assembly hall with a purple overlay. Text reads “Resolution to Include Student Voices in the Election of the SGA Chairperson.” At bottom center is the logo of NYU’s student government.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FOR-SNO.jpg)
Student gov’t passes resolution to elect its chairperson by student vote
The Student Government Assembly democratized its selection process to include increased student participation at its latest meeting on Feb. 17.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• February 23, 2022
![A study by NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing found a correlation between COVID-19, sleep insufficiency and poor mental health among nurses. (Photo by Tony Wu)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/news-meyers-2-TonyWu-900x600-1.jpg)
Nurses’ insomnia, anxiety linked to pandemic stress
The group offered strategies for nurses to manage stress after exploring how COVID-19 exacerbated sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety among nurses.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2022
![In a Jan. 12 email, NYU announced the spring 2022 semester will be held in person. More than 2,200 students concerned for their safety have since signed a petition demanding a permanent remote learning option at NYU. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/news-inpersondebated-900x600.jpg)
Petition for remote learning option garners 2,200-plus signatures
The university’s decision to resume in-person instruction has left many students concerned for their safety and demanding online accommodations.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• January 24, 2022
![NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service is located on 295 Lafayette St. NYU Wagner recently launched its NYC 2025 initiative to address New York City’s COVID-19 economic recovery and racial justice. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/news-wagnernyc-900x599.jpg)
Wagner develops plan for NYC economic recovery and racial justice
An initiative by the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service will propose economic and social justice priorities for mayor-elect Eric Adams.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2021
![Swipe it Forward is a program where students can donate their extra meal swipes to other students. But recently, the program has struggled to collect enough student meal swipes to support the increasing number of students who are using the program. (Photo by Naomi Mirny)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/news-swipeitforward-900x602.jpg)
Students use NYU’s free meal programs, but not enough donate
The student-led Swipe it Forward program struggles to collect enough donations to support students experiencing food insecurity.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• December 9, 2021
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Student gov’t renews push for representation on NYU board of trustees
Presidents Council Vice-Chair Anthony Cruz resumes discourse over a resolution to add voices of the larger NYU community to the board.
Maria Freyre and Rachel Cohen
• December 7, 2021
![The Student Government Assembly held its third meeting of the semester. One of the issues discussed was sustainability in dining halls. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/news-sga-3-dining-900x583.jpg)
Student gov’t seeks changes to NYU academic calendar
The Student Government Assembly addressed academic calendar revisions and dining sustainability at its third meeting of the semester.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• November 22, 2021
![On Nov. 17, NYU president Andrew Hamilton held a town hall meeting over Zoom. The meeting addressed questions about campus safety, COVID-19, the university’s affordability and student life issues. (Image via NYU Town Hall)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/news-andy-900x562.jpg)
Hamilton discusses NYU dorm intruder response, denies private prison investment
At a town hall meeting on Nov. 17, NYU president Andrew Hamilton and other university leaders answered student questions ranging from campus safety to demonstrated financial aid.
Gabriel Hawthorne and Maria Freyre
• November 18, 2021
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CAS dean search sees scant student involvement
As the College of Arts and Science continues to seek a new dean, the search committee is encouraging students from the CAS community to participate in the nomination process.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• November 17, 2021
![The NYU Bookstore updated NYU’s Student Government Assembly on its affordability initiative, which was created to counter the high costs of textbooks and course materials. This was one of the topics discussed at the second SGA meeting of the Fall 2021 semester, which was held on Oct. 28. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/news-sgafinance-900x600.jpg)
Student government welcomes NYU’s first dean of students
A summary of developments from the second Student Government Assembly meeting of the fall 2021 semester.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• November 4, 2021
![NYU’s Quidditch team was looking forward to returning to playing games for the first time since COVID-19 began. However, a new policy from NYU’s Center for Student Life has suspended all in-person activities for performing arts and sports clubs. (Image courtesy of NYU Quidditch)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/news-clubpolicy1.jpeg)
Performing arts and sports clubs prohibited from holding in-person activities
Students expressed disappointment and frustration after hearing that performing arts and sports clubs — a staple of NYU’s student life offerings — can no longer meet in person.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• October 14, 2021
![The first Student Government Assembly meeting of this semester took place last Thursday. Students’ concerns regarding COVID-19 guidelines and the recent shooting that happened outside the Tandon School of Engineering were addressed. (Illustration by Charlie Dodge)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/news-sga-1.png)
Health and safety take center stage at first fall 2021 student government meeting
The NYU Student Government Assembly discussed the university’s COVID-19 guidelines and other safety protocols during its first meeting of the semester.
Maria Freyre, Contributing Writer
• October 5, 2021
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Recent NYU graduates search for jobs, but find bleak prospects instead
Due to the economic fallout of the pandemic, NYU alumni have had to reassess their career choices and job prospects as they enter the workforce.
Maria Freyre, Contributing Writer
• September 30, 2021
![Salsa learners gather at Washington Square Park for their lesson. Free salsa lessons are scheduled between 5:30pm to 8:00pm every Tuesday till the end of September. (Photo by Maria Freyre)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/culture-wspsalsa-overview-900x600.jpeg)
Salsa dance classes bring spice to Washington Square Park
Free weekly dance classes have brought salsa to Washington Square Park every Tuesday. The classes continue until the end of September.
Maria Freyre, Contributing Writer
• September 22, 2021
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Carmo Moniz, Editor-at-Large • September 6, 2024
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Karina Rower, Under The Arch Editor • September 6, 2024
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Hope Pisoni, Investigative Reporter • September 5, 2024