
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
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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.
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.
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.
April 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.
March 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.
March 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.
March 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.
March 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.
March 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.
March 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.
February 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.
February 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.
February 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.
February 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.
January 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.
January 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.
January 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.
December 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.
December 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.
December 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.
November 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.
October 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.
October 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.
October 6, 2021

NYU Campus Safety officers speak out about their frustrations toward their leadership, and how an accreditation system and the university’s COVID-19 protocols have impacted their work.

Rachel Fadem, Features Editor • May 17, 2022
Disability rights activist Judith Heumann will speak about the importance of political action and advocacy during a combined graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18.

Jae Jin, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
Frustrated with the Daily Screener, students are finding ways to avoid completing it.