All content by Bryn Borzillo
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What happened at NYU’s annual College Democrats-Republicans debate
In their annual debate hosted by the NYU Politics Society, NYU’s College Democrats and College Republicans faced off over U.S. aid to Ukraine, affirmative action and student loan forgiveness.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• December 8, 2022
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Patients remain conscious during cardiac arrest, NYU study finds
The study is the first to find potential evidence of conscious thoughts during near-death experiences and found brain waves associated with high-level thinking up to an hour into CPR.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• December 6, 2022
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Teachers in training fight for future of NYU music education program
The Steinhardt music department announced that it will not accept new applications to an education program, sparking concerns among students studying to become music educators.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• November 22, 2022
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Safe Ride to start an hour earlier
The university’s shuttle program will now begin providing rides within Manhattan at 11 p.m., one hour earlier than previously offered.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• October 26, 2022
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Students scramble for selective study abroad sites
Due to a record number of study abroad applications this year, many students remain on waitlists. Some were rejected entirely.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• October 21, 2022
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2 NYU Emmy winners discuss their work, awards and alma mater
Two winners of the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards spoke with WSN to share their reactions to winning and how their time at NYU influenced their professional careers.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• September 23, 2022
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NYU instructor funds relocation for Ukrainians displaced by war
Safe Passage 4 Ukraine, a volunteer organization founded by NYU Abu Dhabi instructor Rachel Jamison, has assisted nearly 100 displaced Ukrainians in moving to the United States, Canada and other countries.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• September 7, 2022
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NYU selects 2021-22 Distinguished Teaching Award winners
The award’s recipients are nominated by students, faculty and alumni for their excellence and innovation in teaching.
Bryn Borzillo, Staff Writer
• May 5, 2022
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Ireland’s US ambassador to join NYU faculty
Daniel Mulhall, Ireland’s ambassador to the United States, will teach a course at NYU in fall 2022.
Bryn Borzillo, Staff Writer
• April 7, 2022
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Pregnant NYU Silver student denied remote learning accommodations
After reaching out to professors and several university departments, a Silver graduate student with health concerns reported being repeatedly denied learning accommodations.
Bryn Borzillo and Joyce Li
• March 25, 2022
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Photography and multimedia series ‘Show One’ illuminates prevalent themes in modern culture
From the Photography & Imaging department class of 2022, “Show One” displays works that cover themes prevalent in modern society through a variety of artistic mediums.
Bryn Borzillo, Contributing Writer
• March 2, 2022
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Listen to this: Mitski strikes again with new single ‘Heat Lightning’
Read about this week’s most notable singles by Mitski, Ed Sheeran, Joshua Bassett and more.
Bryn Borzillo, Candace Patrick and Alex Tey
• December 9, 2021
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025