Victor Porcelli, News Editor
Always in Action, Never in the Spotlight
Jon Chin is a martial arts instructor, English teacher, poet and computer programmer — but his biggest impact at NYU has been the Share Meals app.
Student Government’s Semester-in-Review
This semester, NYU’s Student Government Assembly emphasized constituency outreach through town halls, diversity in Alternate Senator at-Large positions and more.
Upstein Improves to ‘A’ Final Health Inspection Grade
In October, Upstein Food Court failed a preliminary health inspection, but has since received an A.
Former Langone Doctor Accused of Soliciting Sex From Minor
A gynecologist at the hospital was fired after being charged with having sex with a 14-year-old boy.
NYU Is Sustainable, When It Makes Money
Cecil Scheib rides bikes, uses meal swipes (his favorite dining hall is Downstein) and tries to convince NYU administrators that sustainability matters. It works — if sustainability means saving money, too.
Staff Rants and Raves: Transportation
We’re all going places in some way or another. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Unexpected Charges Leave Students Distrustful of Courtesy Meals Program
Some of those who used the Courtesy Meals Program found funds from their financial aid redistributed to go toward its costs.
Med School Renamed NYU Grossman School of Medicine
The college will now be called NYU Robert I. Grossman School of Medicine after NYU Langone Health’s CEO, who is also the dean of the school.
Stern Alumnus Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading
Former Stern Student Council President Bill Tsai, who was charged with insider trading this summer, pleaded guilty to the offense.
Staff Rants and Raves: NYU Facilities
NYU owns a lot of property, from residence halls with no heat to libraries that block out the sun to dining halls that can’t pass inspections. Read what our staff has to say about NYU’s campus.
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.
Upstein Fails Preliminary Health Inspection for Mostly Non-Food Violations
In a press release listing dining halls that received A’s on their inspections, NYU failed to mention Upstein’s 40-point C.
Often A Barrier, Incarceration Led These Six Students to NYU Degrees
For the third year in a row, students from Wallkill Correctional Facility graduated with associates’ degrees from NYU through its Prison Education Program.
More Meals, Fewer Dining Dollars, Same In-Person Request System Following Food Insecurity Program Change
The Courtesy Meals Program is set to go from providing 75 Dining Dollars to 25 Dining Dollars and five meal swipes to students struggling to afford consistent meals.
Palladium Health Inspection Grade Improves From C to B
Palladium Food Court failed a health inspection in September. After a Department of Health tribunal review, its grade improved to a B.
International Students Face Increasing Difficulties Staying in the US, NYU Says in Letter to Congress
NYU and 57 other New York colleges signed a letter to the state’s congressional delegates asking for help in dealing with visa processing delays and other issues international students are facing.
Student Government Urges Mayor to Close Rikers Island, Open No New Jails
Student government released a statement in solidarity with No New Jails NYC, a prison abolitionist group.
Palladium Fails Health Inspection
Less than a month into NYU’s first semester with new dining provider Chartwells, a dining hall has failed an inspection.
Graduate Student Union Claps Back at NYU on Return of Professor Who Sexually Harassed Student
The Graduate Student Organizing Committee said NYU provided an inadequate response to its demands that the professor be fired.
Administrators and Students to Work Together Toward Sustainability
A student government committee was created at the end of last semester to continue the work of NYU’s Sustainability Working Group.
Student Government Address Diversity Through Alternate Senator at-Large Positions
The Student Senators Council has reached out to clubs and organizations representing minorities to encourage students to apply.
Shots Fired Near Tandon, No Injuries Reported
One suspect is in custody and another is at large.
First Public Document on Board of Trustees Meetings Released
Months after their last meeting, the Board of Trustees published its summary, which is intended as an act of good faith towards greater transparency.
Students of Controversial Journalist Lauren Duca File Complaint to NYU
Lauren Duca’s meditation breaks, oversharing and tweet requirements were not well-received by the students of her six-week summer course.
Hong Kong Unrest Arouses Anger, Fear in Students Away From Home
Massive protests, some of which have turned violent, have been going on in Hong Kong for months — students from the city have different feelings on the matter.
Student Government’s To-Do’s: Improve Resources, Help Connect Students With Them
New Student Government Assembly Chairperson Jakiyah Bradley said she wants SGA to be more accessible to students this academic year.
Steinhardt Name to Stay Despite Allegations of Sexual Harassment
Michael Steinhardt was accused of sexual harassment in May, and a university investigation found he had made inappropriate remarks to members of the NYU community.
Staff Rants & Raves: Textures
Some things are fun to touch, and some things aren’t — it’s not too complicated. Let our staff tell you why.
Some Students Welcome Ronell’s Return, Others Denounce It
Despite a Title IX investigation finding Professor Avital Ronell sexually harassed a student — for which some have called on NYU to fire her — many students sought out her first class back from a one-year suspension.
NYU Responds to GSOC Petition that Avital Ronell be Fired
The graduate student union called on NYU to fire the professor who was found to have sexually harassed a student.
Cheaper Sushi, No More Burger Studio and Other Dining Changes
After 43 years of Aramark as its dining service provider — and dealing with controversies associated with the company — NYU has switched to Chartwells, and the new company is changing things up.
NYU Center Finds Chinatown Jail Proposal Puts Seniors’ Health at Risk
A study done by NYU’s Center for the Study of Asian American Health found that construction of a jail as part of a 10-year plan to close Rikers Island could seriously harm the health of local seniors.
First-Years Feel Unprepared for NYU Academics After Welcome Week
One week into their NYU careers, first-years told WSN that Welcome Week’s emphasis on events designed for mingling left them unsure of what to expect from their upcoming classes.
Italian Princess Sues NYU For Billion-Dollar Art Collection
The granddaughter of Sir Arthur Acton, who, along with his wife, owned an extensive art collection left to NYU by their son, is now suing the university for it.
2018 Stern Grad Arrested for Insider Trading
A former Stern Student Council President was recently arrested after using non-public information to his advantage in the stock market.
NYU Shanghai to Double Size With New Campus in 2022
A campus will be built at NYU Shanghai that will allow for an additional 4,000 students to enroll at the global site.
Graduate Student Union Demands NYU Fire Professor Who Sexually Harassed A Student
Professor Avital Ronell was suspended for a year for sexual harassing a student and is set to come back to NYU this fall. The Graduate Student Organizing Committee does not think a one-year suspension was enough and is calling for NYU to fire Ronell.
President Hamilton Denounces GSAS Commencement Speaker’s Praise of BDS
A speaker at the Graduate School of Arts and Science commencement applauded efforts by student groups NYU Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice For Peace to boycott Israel. NYU President Andrew Hamilton released a statement condemning the speaker’s choice to do so.
Hamilton Recaps NYU’s Progress in Science
In a letter to the NYU community, President Andrew Hamilton announced a new Department of Bioengineering and went over ways the university’s science programs have improved.
Uber and Lyft Drivers Strike Over Poor Working Conditions
At a rally outside of the ride-hailing companies’ Long Island City offices, drivers demanded fare regulation and employee rights ahead of Uber’s IPO on Friday.
Transgender Students’ Deadnames Placed on Kimmel Steps, NYU Begins to Address the Issue
The names were placed on Kimmel’s stairs to thank seniors who donated to the 1831 fund. After complaints by transgender students, the university has offered to replace the names of any affected seniors.
Over 2,000 People Sign Petition Against Boycott of NYU Tel Aviv
An NYU rabbi started a petition voicing opposition to a resolution by the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis pledging noncooperation with the study away site.
Use of Program for Food-Insecure Students Spikes This Academic Year
Almost 2,000 students used a food insecurity program this year, up from a few dozen in previous semesters.
Department of Social and Cultural Analysis Pledges Noncooperation With NYU Tel Aviv
Citing entry restrictions imposed by the Israeli government, the SCA department voted to boycott NYU Tel Aviv on Thursday.
President Hamilton in WSJ Op-Ed: ‘Had It Been up to Me, SJP Would Not Have Received the Award’
Hamilton wrote in response to another Wall Street Journal op-ed, which claimed the university allowed anti-Semitism on its campus.
Student Allegations of Anti-Semitism at NYU Gain National Attention
In a complaint filed to the Department of Education, Gallatin senior Adela Cojab alleges that NYU has allowed anti-Semitism to spread on campus.
LS Expands First-Year Away Program to Madrid, Steinhardt Adds FYA Program in Paris
In an interview with WSN, LS Dean Julie Mostov discussed the college’s plans to add another first-year away site in Madrid and how Steinhardt plans to start the program, as well.
‘Human Rights at NYU’ Resolution Narrowly Struck Down in University Senate
The resolution, originally inspired by the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, called for NYU to divest from companies associated with human rights violations.
Over Half of Student Government Candidates Ran Unopposed
In the recent student government elections, more candidates ran unopposed than not. The newly elected presidents of Tisch and Stern told WSN this may be due to a lack of participation in and awareness of student government.
Tech Week Starts With the Question: Is AI Ethical?
Hosted by Tech@NYU, Tech Week’s first event on Monday discussed how Artificial Intelligence can feed into systematic discrimination, while Tuesday’s event delved into how product management led to the creation of an app for first responders to disaster-stricken areas.
President Hamilton Didn’t Attend President’s Service Awards
In a deviation from previous years, President Hamilton did not attend the President’s Service Awards, where several students and groups, including SJP, were being honored.
BDS Movement Co-Founder, Set to Speak at NYU, Denied Entry to US
Student activists are urging the university to condemn the U.S. government’s actions.
University Student Leaders Share Ways to Combat Campus Food Insecurity
In the fifth edition of the Virtual Hunger Dialogues, leaders from universities across the country talked food insecurity coalitions, surveys and awareness.
NYU Names Poet Elizabeth Alexander as 2019 Commencement Speaker
The poet who spoke at former President Barack Obama’s inauguration will speak at the 2019 commencement ceremony.
What It Means for NYUAD to Be Fully Funded by the UAE
WSN explains the most important facts found in the last nine years of NYU Abu Dhabi’s tax returns.
Hamilton Highlights International, Study Away Wellness at Town Hall
Student and administrator panelists discussed wellness at NYU, focusing on the difficulties students experiencing different cultures may face.
Continue the Fight 50 Years After Stonewall, Activists Urge
A variety of LGBTQ activists said it is important to maintain an adversarial relationship with those in power who do not support equality.
Student Government Elections, Explained
Starting Monday, an election portal for certain positions in student government will open — here’s a guide to what that means.
NYU Acceptance Rate Drops to 16 Percent for the Class of 2023
The Class of 2023 will be the most selective and diverse class yet.
Veterans Graduate 12-Week Tandon Entrepreneurship Class
Forty-one veterans and spouses of veterans have completed a class designed to help them pursue self-owned businesses.
University Confirms Aramark Out, Chartwells In
The university will be prioritizing continuing employment, among other things, as it looks to transition to the new dining service provider.
Aramark Will Not Be NYU’s Dining Service Provider After July, Employees Say
The controversial food service provider’s contract has not been renewed, according to multiple employees of the company.
Journalist Harassed by Far-Right Will Teach How to Report on It
Talia Lavin, who has received death threats from members of the far-right for a past tweet, will teach a course at NYU in the fall.
Jewish Students Push for Religious Holidays Off
In a letter to the university — with the support of the Student Government Assembly — a student asked for the days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur off.
NYU Athletics Received $338,379 From Charity Linked to College Admissions Scandal
The university’s athletic department received donations from the charity associated with the recent college admissions scandal.
Students Hold Silver Accountable in Wake of Racist Email
The Silver School of Social Work will be adding training for faculty and incoming students and hiring an external consultant to address issues of racism in the school.
Board of Trustees to Publish Summaries of Meetings in 2019
The most powerful body within NYU has made steps towards greater transparency.
Homeless Man Removed From Outside Alumni
A man experiencing homelessness who had pitched a tent and laid out a scroll near a residence hall was forcibly taken to a psychiatric facility by police.
Why Haven’t Students Heard of the University Senate?
The University Senate passed 31 resolutions in the last eight years, minutes from their meetings show.
A Look at the Terms That Built NYUAD
A 2007 provost’s report offered an in-depth look into the initial negotiations between NYU and Abu Dhabi.
NYU to Offer New Journalism Minor
NYU’s journalism program announced that it will soon offer a minor in journalism, with tracks in print and online as well as broadcast and multimedia journalism.
Amazon Backs Out of Long Island City Deal
One student, a native of Queens, had conflicting feelings about the deal that would directly impact his decision concerning post-graduation housing.
Hedges Encourages Reflection on NYUAD
WSN spoke with formerly imprisoned U.K. academic Matthew Hedges and his wife Daniela Tejada over academic freedom in the UAE and at NYUAD.
Silver Releases Statement Addressing Racist Email
Following scrutiny after a graduate student tweeted a racist email a classmate sent, Silver School of Social Work issued out a statement condemning the incident.
Letter In Support of Graduate Students Passes on Student Government Floor
Student Government came out in support of graduate students whose healthcare costs were affected by a university decision to consolidate two plans.
Posters Vandalized at Second Street
A breakdown of crimes reported to NYU Public Safety from Feb. 2 to 6.
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.
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.
Ta-Nehisi Coates Talks Politics at NYU Law
Journalist and author Ta-Nehisi Coates compared his newfound understanding of the #MeToo movement to white people’s’ understanding of civil rights issues after reading his writing.
Legal Weed Won’t Reach NYU
Despite state politicians suggesting that marijuana reform may come to New York, NYU will not change its current policy against the drug, the university says.
Government Shutdown Forces Mock Trial to Cancel Invitational
NYU’s mock trial team hosts a prestigious invitational every year — except this one.
NYU Discusses Dining Providers, Food Insecurity Before Winter Break
The bidding committee heard Aramark’s and Compass Group’s presentations and discussed food insecurity in December.
Food Insecurity Program Assisted Over 1,000 Students Last Semester
After the end of the fall semester, WSN obtained data on the usage of the courtesy meals program.
Government Shutdown Could Affect Over 1,000 Students’ Financial Aid
Due to the government shutdown, students who are required to provide additional verification to receive financial aid may have a harder time.
NYU Graduate Killed In Kenya Terrorist Attack
A terrorist attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi resulted in the death of over a dozen people, including an NYU alumnus.
NYU Law Faces Backlash After Eliminating Alumni From Listserv
A petition by an NYU Law alumnus to keep the current listserv has garnered over 180 signatures from students and alumni.
University Receives Over 84,000 Applications for Class of 2023
Applications to the university have increased for the 12th year in a row.
University Releases Statement Opposing BDS Resolution
NYU spoke out against a resolution less than a week after it was passed by student government and before it reached the University Senate.
Student Government Passes BDS Resolution After Shouts, Screams and Snaps
Student Senators passed a resolution that would have NYU divest from three companies associated with the Israeli government and institute a “socially responsible” investment policy.
Student Government to Vote on BDS Resolution Today
Six students for and against the resolution will voice their thoughts before a vote by secret ballot.
Realize Israel Video Says Jewish Students Feel ‘Threatened, Attacked’
With an upcoming vote in NYU’s student government on a resolution that has been associated with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, pro-Israel feels under attack.
