Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
Students pressure NYU admin to keep Institute of Fine Arts building open
After the Institute of Fine Arts administration announced that the program’s library would close April 28-May 3, students were left scrambling the week before finals.
Petition against NYU’s COVID screener stalls after 3 weeks
After a Stern first-year was barred from entering his classes, he created a petition to end the university’s Daily Screener.
Student gov’t presses NYU administrators about crime at town hall
Members of the Student Government Assembly and NYU administration addressed campus safety issues at a virtual town hall on Wednesday, April 13.
NYU blames rodent in Palladium dining hall on bad weather
Several students saw a small rodent scurrying through the Palladium dining hall while they were eating on April 9.
Mass shooting near NYU Tel Aviv campus prompts university response
After a shooting in Tel Aviv last week and a number of attacks in Israel over the last month, site administrators advised students to exercise greater caution and avoid traveling outside of Tel Aviv.
Taylor Swift, Judith Heumann to speak at NYU graduation
Graduates of NYU's classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 will be honored at a ceremony at Yankee Stadium on May 18.
Student gov’t passes resolution to elect its chairperson by student vote
The Student Government Assembly democratized its selection process to include increased student participation at its latest meeting on Feb. 17.
Nurses’ insomnia, anxiety linked to pandemic stress
The group offered strategies for nurses to manage stress after exploring how COVID-19 exacerbated sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety among nurses.
Petition for remote learning option garners 2,200-plus signatures
The university’s decision to resume in-person instruction has left many students concerned for their safety and demanding online accommodations.
Wagner develops plan for NYC economic recovery and racial justice
An initiative by the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service will propose economic and social justice priorities for mayor-elect Eric Adams.
Students use NYU’s free meal programs, but not enough donate
The student-led Swipe it Forward program struggles to collect enough donations to support students experiencing food insecurity.
Student gov’t renews push for representation on NYU board of trustees
Presidents Council Vice-Chair Anthony Cruz resumes discourse over a resolution to add voices of the larger NYU community to the board.
Student gov’t seeks changes to NYU academic calendar
The Student Government Assembly addressed academic calendar revisions and dining sustainability at its third meeting of the semester.
Hamilton discusses NYU dorm intruder response, denies private prison investment
At a town hall meeting on Nov. 17, NYU president Andrew Hamilton and other university leaders answered student questions ranging from campus safety to demonstrated financial aid.
CAS dean search sees scant student involvement
As the College of Arts and Science continues to seek a new dean, the search committee is encouraging students from the CAS community to participate in the nomination process.
Student government welcomes NYU’s first dean of students
A summary of developments from the second Student Government Assembly meeting of the fall 2021 semester.
Performing arts and sports clubs prohibited from holding in-person activities
Students expressed disappointment and frustration after hearing that performing arts and sports clubs — a staple of NYU’s student life offerings — can no longer meet in person.
Health and safety take center stage at first fall 2021 student government meeting
The NYU Student Government Assembly discussed the university’s COVID-19 guidelines and other safety protocols during its first meeting of the semester.
Recent NYU graduates search for jobs, but find bleak prospects instead
Due to the economic fallout of the pandemic, NYU alumni have had to reassess their career choices and job prospects as they enter the workforce.
Salsa dance classes bring spice to Washington Square Park
Free weekly dance classes have brought salsa to Washington Square Park every Tuesday. The classes continue until the end of September.
