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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
• Apr 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
• Apr 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
• Apr 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
• Apr 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
• Apr 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
• Apr 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
• Mar 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
• Mar 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
• Mar 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
• Feb 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
• Feb 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
• Feb 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
• Jan 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
• Jan 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
• Jan 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
• Jan 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
• Dec 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
• Dec 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
• Dec 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
• Dec 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
• Dec 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
• Dec 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
• Dec 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
• Dec 1, 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
• Nov 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
• Nov 20, 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
• Nov 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
• Nov 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
• Nov 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
• Nov 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
• Nov 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
• Nov 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Oct 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
• Sep 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
• Sep 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
• Sep 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
• Sep 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
• Sep 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
• Sep 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
• Aug 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
• Apr 21, 2022


Students conflicted about NYU easing mask mandate
As NYU drops its indoor mask mandate for some locations on campus, students express mixed feelings about the university’s decision and the further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Gabriel Hawthorne and Carmo Moniz
• Mar 31, 2022


Students struggle to afford off-campus housing as rents surge
Due to increases in New York City rent prices, many students at NYU’s Greenwich Village campus are having trouble finding affordable apartments.
Carmo Moniz and Belle Mbaezue
• Mar 30, 2022


Anti-abortion protesters pester students outside Bobst
Protesters wearing body cameras stood outside of the library on Wednesday afternoon with graphic images to discourage students from supporting the right to get an abortion.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• Mar 24, 2022


Student gov’t proposal demands suspension of NYU Tel Aviv
The proposed resolution, brought forward by two members of the Student Senators Council, calls for NYU to shutter its Tel Aviv site until Israel repeals a law targeting foreign critics of the state. The council also discussed transportation costs, housing affordability and accommodations for Muslim students at its March 10 meeting.
Carmo Moniz and Lauren Ashe
• Mar 11, 2022


181 Mercer building opening delayed again until spring 2023
The opening of NYU’s flagship development, which will include housing, classrooms, athletic facilities and a theater, has been postponed twice due to construction delays related to COVID-19.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• Mar 9, 2022



What to do this week: NYU event with Solange and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: March 7 to March 13.
Carmo Moniz and Lauren Ashe
• Mar 7, 2022



What to do this week: Vigil for Ukraine and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Feb. 28 to March 6.
Carmo Moniz and Lauren Ashe
• Feb 27, 2022


NYU announces relocation plans for some buildings and student housing
The university will move various programs and student residence halls between 2022 and 2024 due to the end of the Puck Building’s lease and the construction of 181 Mercer.
Carmo Moniz, Senior Staff Writer
• Feb 25, 2022


8 buildings left unguarded on nights, weekends as NYU cuts Campus Safety overtime
The decrease in hours — which has left guard posts unstaffed at nights and on weekends — has raised concerns about trespassing, COVID-19 protocol enforcement and access to student resources.
Carmo Moniz, Senior Staff Writer
• Feb 24, 2022


NYU to ease COVID restrictions starting Friday
The university will allow indoor dining again starting Feb. 4. On Feb. 7, restrictions on gyms, events, study rooms and club activities will be lifted.
Lauren Ashe, Gabriel Hawthorne, and Carmo Moniz
• Feb 2, 2022


Subway crime spike unnerves NYU students
After the killing of Michelle Go and assaults at the W 4 St-Wash Sq station, residents of New York City are calling for platform barriers to reduce crime in subway stations.
Carmo Moniz, Senior Staff Writer
• Jan 31, 2022


SoHo/NoHo rezoning approval allows 181 Mercer to stand
The rezoning plan passed last month includes a last-minute change that allows university dorms to remain in the area.
Carmo Moniz, Senior Staff Writer
• Jan 27, 2022


Some faculty unwilling to allow remote learning, despite NYU guidance
NYU’s return to in-person instruction has left some students struggling to receive virtual accommodations during the first week of classes.
Lauren Ashe, Carmo Moniz, and Natalie Thomas
• Jan 25, 2022


‘Anti-woke’ NYU professors want to start anti-woke university
The University of Austin, founded in an effort to promote free speech, has generated a lot of media buzz — but has yet to open a physical location or gain accreditation.
Carmo Moniz, Staff Writer
• Dec 14, 2021


NYU property ceded to build public school, endangering Morton Williams supermarket
Although news of a new public school to be built on a Bleecker Street NYU plot was well-received overall, some Village residents protested that it will result in the closure of a supermarket.
Carmo Moniz, Staff Writer
• Dec 9, 2021


Amid worsening border crisis, NYU panel talks mistreatment of Haitian migrants
A panel organized by NYU’s Center for Latin American Caribbean Studies discussed President Biden’s immigration policy failures and the history of American racism against Haitians.
Carmo Moniz, Staff Writer
• Dec 1, 2021


NYU jumps 14 places in college sustainability ranking
The university moved from No. 43 to No. 29 in The Princeton Review’s list of “Top 50 Green Colleges,” which is based on environmental sustainability surveys.
Carmo Moniz, Staff Writer
• Nov 23, 2021


Two NYU profs, one alum receive 2021 MacArthur Fellowships
NYU professors Nicole Fleetwood and Victor J. Torres and alum Daniel Lind-Ramos talk about their experience winning the prestigious MacArthur Foundation grant.
Carmo Moniz, Contributing Writer
• Oct 26, 2021


Afghan politician, US defense official discuss Afghanistan withdrawal at NYU event
A member of Afghanistan’s ousted government and a former U.S. assistant defense secretary talked with NYU faculty about the aftermath of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan as well as the country’s future.
Carmo Moniz, Contributing Writer
• Oct 25, 2021


Dishwasher disrepair disrupts dining, demands disposable dishware
Repair delays forced a switch to disposable dinnerware at dining locations on campus, NYU said. Students are unsure, though, of how to sustainably dispose of single-use items.
Carmo Moniz, Contributing Writer
• Oct 6, 2021
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