Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
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NYU students join citywide youth to honor trans lives in Washington Square Park
The evening before, a group of NYU students protested President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-trans policies at the university’s Brooklyn campus.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 22, 2024
Students, staff, admin discuss NYU’s response to campus protests
Hundreds who attended admin-led listening sessions requested more spaces to address mass arrests on campus and the war in Gaza.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 19, 2024
Students citywide protest property tax breaks for NYU, Columbia
City politicians joined students to advocate for a bill that would redirect $321 million from the universities’ annual tax cuts to fund public institutions.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 12, 2024
‘Where’s the progress?’: NYU students react to Trump victory
Students from the university’s Washington Square and Brooklyn campuses spoke to WSN about their thoughts on the presidential election’s outcome.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 8, 2024
NYU, UC Berkeley activists criticize crackdown on free speech at college campuses
At the event, panelists condemned the arrests of pro-Palestinian student protesters on U.S. college campuses.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 4, 2024
Login delays no longer, following student backlash
Administrators said they will “revisit” the university’s approach to non-discrimination training.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 1, 2024
The Soapbox: Deadly flooding in Spain, military strikes in Israel, support for Morocco in France
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.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• November 1, 2024
92% of NYU employees’ political donations go toward Democratic committees
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 28, 2024
Faculty-led panel on free speech relocated after alleged ‘academic freedom violations’
NYU said that the event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Bobst Library, “was never submitted” for approval.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 24, 2024
NYU delays login for students who have not completed non-discrimination training
The university said that students could experience “extended” login delays on NYU’s websites and mandatory password resets if they do not complete the Brightspace module.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 17, 2024
NYU among 40 schools accused of inflating tuition costs for noncustodial parents
A university spokesperson said that NYU “intends to vigorously defend itself” against allegations made in a lawsuit, which claims it intentionally misconstrues demonstrated need for financial aid.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 16, 2024
The Soapbox: Public university funding in Argentina, Falkland Islands ownership in the UK, illegal gold mining 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.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 11, 2024
NYU says recent Tel Aviv shooting did not have ‘any effect’ on site operations
A university spokesperson did not report any injuries or harm to NYU community members after the shooting.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 10, 2024
NYU Marron Institute receives $20 million to help fund citywide sustainability goals
New York City is partnering with NYU’s Marron Institute of Urban Management to help buildings comply with new carbon emissions laws.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 7, 2024
What to do this week: Piano karaoke, a mental health talk with the governor 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. 7- 13.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 6, 2024
Online discourse about Harris more negative than Trump following vice presidential debate, NYU researchers find
Researchers analyzed rhetoric and discourse from various social media sites following the Tuesday debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 4, 2024
How Adams’ indictment could affect NYU
Higher education experts spoke with WSN about potential impacts of Eric Adams’ indictment on NYU’s operations, particularly concerning police on campus and zoning laws.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• October 2, 2024
Palestinians and Israelis speak on personal loss in the region amid war in Gaza
At an NYU-hosted panel discussion on Tuesday featuring Israelis and Palestinians, President Linda Mills praised the panelists for seeking “connection and dialogue.”
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• September 19, 2024
Students join dozens in City Hall Park in honor of Mahsa Amini
The demonstration commemorated the two-year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death, which sparked protests across the world, including at NYU.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• September 17, 2024
The Soapbox: X ban in Brazil, protests against sexual violence in France, new metro line in Sydney
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.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• September 16, 2024
What to do this week: NYU Reads, a homemade lantern parade 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. 16-22.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• September 15, 2024
NYU Langone opens 2 walk-in primary care locations
The new sites aim to provide easily accessible medical services to adults without routine physicians.
Mariapaula Gonzalez and Rory Lustberg
• September 12, 2024
Starbucks leaves Astor Place after almost 30 years in business
The location served as a hub for union advocacy among Starbucks baristas and members of the NYU community.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• September 10, 2024
Students and faculty join hundreds in citywide pro-Palestinian march on Labor Day
As the academic year begins, students and faculty continue to demand that NYU divest from companies with ties to Israel and shut down its study away site in Tel Aviv.
Liyana Illyas and Mariapaula Gonzalez
• September 3, 2024
Summer recap: What you missed on campus since May
A student sues roommate for stealing over $50,000 in luxury items, a $6 million donation for artificial intelligence research and more news around campus you missed over the last few months.
Aashna Miharia, Dharma Niles, Liyana Illyas, Mariapaula Gonzalez and Rory Lustberg
• September 3, 2024
Protesters set up Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside Paulson Center
The encampment is the second to be organized on campus, after the first was swept by police Monday evening.
Adrianna Nehme, Carmo Moniz, Mariapaula Gonzalez and Yezen Saadah
• April 26, 2024
Students and faculty set up pro-Palestinian encampment at Gould Plaza
The demonstration follows similar encampments at Columbia University and Yale University, where student protesters have been arrested.
Adrianna Nehme, Carmo Moniz, Mariapaula Gonzalez, Yezen Saadah and Dharma Niles
• April 22, 2024
NYU students join hundreds at Columbia pro-Palestinian encampment
More than 100 student protesters were arrested at the “Gaza Solidarity Encampment” at Columbia University on Thursday afternoon. NYU students and faculty were reportedly not among those arrested.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• April 19, 2024
Over 150 hold demonstration outside Paulson, attempt to enter lobby
The university said a student encouraged a group of non-NYU affiliated protesters to enter the building.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• April 2, 2024
Students protest media coverage of Israel-Hamas war at journalism career fair
A small group of students protested coverage of the war by various news outlets during a career fair hosted by the journalism department.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• April 1, 2024
NYU restricts SJP event access, citing admin concerns of ‘contentious speakers’ on college campuses
The university closed public access to a Students for Justice in Palestine event last week, and a similar event was postponed by another student-led organization earlier this month.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• March 14, 2024
NYU’s yearslong history with the Turner Construction Company
The university hired Turner to construct the Paulson Center months after filing a lawsuit against the company accusing it of building faulty flood protections.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• February 20, 2024
Inside NYU’s Immigrant Rights Clinic
Every year, up to 12 NYU Law students participate in the school’s Immigrant Rights Clinic, where they provide legal representation in immigration cases.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• February 13, 2024
A look inside the student government’s budget
NYU’s student government receives an operating budget of around $500,000 every academic year. Last year, it spent the most on Violet 100 programming, conference funding and stipends, with thousands of dollars also put toward a banquet and retreats.
Graylin Lucas and Mariapaula Gonzalez
• November 29, 2023
MLK Scholars condemn NYU response to Israel-Hamas war, call for shut-down of Tel Aviv site
A group of students in the MLK Scholars program recently signed a letter to President Linda Mills and other administrators criticizing the university’s response to the Israel-Hamas war.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Contributing Writer
• November 28, 2023
Pro-Palestinian faculty group hosts teach-in on campus
NYU’s Faculty for Justice in Palestine hosted a discussion on the Israel-Hamas war, Palestinian history and how the university has responded to the conflict.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2023
NYU announces Center for Indigenous Studies, will establish new major
The university’s new center, which is slated to open in spring 2024, will provide a dedicated space for Indigenous students on campus and launch an Indigenous Studies major.
Adrianna Nehme and Mariapaula Gonzalez
• October 24, 2023
Study proposes solutions to housing shortages in big cities
A recent study by NYU and Columbia University researchers suggested that many U.S. office spaces could be converted into affordable housing units.
Mariapaula Gonzalez and Salma Badr
• September 25, 2023
Dharma Niles, News Editor • December 3, 2024
Steven Wang, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
Leo Field, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
Katie Liao, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
Christobelle Rudes, Contributing Writer • December 3, 2024