Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
The Soapbox: An update on the war in Gaza
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Red dye thrown across Mills’ front door
An unidentified individual vandalized the front entrance of President Linda Mills’ residence at Lipton Hall as tensions related to ongoing demonstrations on campus continue to rise.
What to do this week: Strawberry fest, a musical parody of ‘Titanic’ and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 29 – May 5.
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Students urge NYU to ‘implement stronger initiatives’ against fossil fuel industry
A day before Earth Day, members of Sunrise NYU gathered at Washington Square Park to push for stronger environmental initiatives on campus.
Administrator punched near Washington Square Park
An unidentified individual punched an NYU administrator on the right side of her face Wednesday morning, following previous attacks on women in lower Manhattan.
Student sues NYU over ‘excessive’ suspension after taking down Israeli hostage posters
The student, who was suspended at the end of last semester, is arguing that the university wrongfully applied its conduct policies to her case.
What to do this week: A solar eclipse watch party, a vintage festival and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 8 - 14.
The Soapbox: Obesity study in the UK, women’s tennis in Saudi Arabia, peace initiative between Switzerland and Russia
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Student gov’t passes resolution to reopen Kimmel steps
The resolution will now go to the University Senate Executive Committee, which will decide on next steps.
NYU says most conduct cases closed, announces security and outreach updates
Administrators said the university has reviewed more than 70 additional student conduct cases related to on-campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, most of which have been processed.
What to do this week: A St. Patrick’s Day parade, puppy playdates 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 11 - 17.
Student gov’t pushes for NYU to open Kimmel stairs, cut ties with Starbucks
The student government approved two resolutions, one calling for the reopening of the Kimmel Center staircase and another demanding that NYU remove its on-campus Starbucks location.
NYU Langone expands its health care practices to Queens
The new facility marks the medical center’s second location in the borough and aims to serve 13,000 patients each year.
Student gov’t announces initiative to promote on-campus accessibility measures
The Student Government Assembly announced the start of a new accessibility task force to provide more resources for NYU community members with disabilities.
Ex-NYU finance director pleads guilty in $3.5 million fraud scheme
Cindy Tappe, who worked as an administrator for the university until 2018, will face five years of probation and pay restitution for embezzling around $3.5 million in New York state grants.
The Soapbox: Eiffel Tower closure in France, maritime improvements in Australia, return of stolen artifacts in Ghana
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
IMPACT’s annual show champions sustainability but lacks organization
The nonprofit runway show featured nine designers and their debut fashion lines are rooted in sustainability and environmental advocacy.
NYU leadership delays student gov’t pro-Palestinian speech proposal
The resolution, which was passed by the Student Government Assembly in December, will go to a committee of students and faculty for further deliberation in March.
3 NYU students allegedly assaulted during rally at D.C. Nike store
The students claimed they were harassed by Nike employees and customers during a protest over the company’s ties to NYU and other academic institutions.
What to do this week: Valentine’s Day celebrations, Black History Month performances 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. 12 - 18.
Journalism prof. discusses public park funding at environmental conference
The professor, who co-authored a report detailing ways to increase funding for public park maintenance in the city, deliberated his findings at the Wednesday conference.
NYU to help create center for diabetes research with $13 million grant
The center, which will focus on diabetes research tailored toward marginalized communities, will begin its programs this coming fall.
Student assaulted outside Palladium Hall
The student and two others were walking past the Trader Joe’s on 14th Street when they were caught in a physical altercation with three suspects and punched in the face.
The Soapbox: Economic reform in Argentina, sexual misconduct case in Australia, German reparations in Poland
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Former Paris Review editor’s journalism class canceled following WSN inquiry
NYU has canceled former Paris Review editor Lorin Stein’s class, after WSN emailed the university asking about sexual misconduct allegations made against him in 2017.
20 NYU community members make Forbes’ annual ‘30 Under 30’ list
Eighteen NYU alumni, alongside a student and faculty member, were recognized for their success across several industries in Forbes magazine’s 2024 “30 Under 30” list.
Winter recap: The news you missed at NYU over break
A recent donation to president Linda Mills’ new financial aid initiative, the end of an anti-racism workshop and all the other news on campus since you’ve been gone.
New bill could cost NYU over $100 million in annual tax cuts
NYU and Columbia University stand to lose hundreds of millions of dollars worth of annual tax cuts if a bill recently proposed by New York state legislators is passed.
Student government passes resolution to protect pro-Palestinian activity
The resolution, which was proposed at a student government meeting more than two weeks ago, calls on NYU to “reaffirm protection” for pro-Palestinian student activity on campus.
NYU Langone hires new cancer center head following termination of former director
A researcher at NYU Langone Health became director of the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center on Monday, over two weeks after the former director was terminated.
What to do this week: International karaoke, fall movie screenings and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 13 - 19.
NYU Langone physician facing termination after reposting pro-Palestinian content
A petition to reinstate the physician began circulating online soon after the medical center removed him from residency for posting content in support of Palestinian resistance on his private Instagram account.
Violets victorious as NYU’s mascot, WSN survey finds
Most students and faculty agreed that NYU’s mascot should be the Violets, not the Bobcats.
What to do this week: Latin American festival, pumpkin carving and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Oct. 23-29.
What to do this week: A Union Square market, Hispanic Heritage Month and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Sept. 25-Oct. 1.
Swipe it Forward returns with new banking system
The student government announced changes to its meal swipe donation initiative, Swipe it Forward, at a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 14.
The Soapbox: Economic crisis in Argentina, an explosion in Gaza, food crisis in Ghana
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Summer recap: What you missed at NYU over the last few months
Linda Mills’ appointment as university president, the U.S. Supreme Court’s strike down of race-sensitive college admissions and more news you missed from over summer break.
