Matthew Fischetti, News Editor
Protesters Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor for Second Consecutive Day After Ruling
An estimated crowd of 200 gathered at Union Square to protest the Kentucky grand jury’s Sept. 23 decision.
Protests Demanding Justice For Breonna Taylor Sweep New York City
A Brooklyn protest and a Manhattan protest, thousands strong, joined together to demand justice for Breonna Taylor, who was fatally shot in her own apartment by Louisville police officers.
NYU’s Rubin Hall placed under mandatory quarantine
After four Rubin residents tested positive for COVID-19, the rest of the residents have been confined to their rooms until at least Tuesday.
Cuomo Blasts NYU for Not Breaking Up Rave
NYU replied that it had no jurisdiction to do so and attempted to rectify seemingly contradictory statements.
NYU Raising Tuition Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
NYU will be raising undergraduate tuition by over $700 for the fall semester, despite historic rates of joblessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Student Government Assembly Chair Resigns Over Conflicting Statement, Relationship Between the NYPD and NYU Public Safety Remains Unclear
Student Government Assembly Chairperson Raj Kittusamy resigned just over two weeks into his term after releasing a statement which appeared to call for increased university ties to the NYPD.
Fraternity Suspended After Racist Messages Leaked Amid Nationwide Anti-Racist Protests
Lambda Phi Epsilon has been suspended after screenshots of several members' messages in a private group chat were shared on Twitter.
NYU Announces Intent to Return to In Person Classes in the Fall
Provost Katherine Fleming described tentative plans to resume in person classes for the fall semester.
Campaigning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
How New York City Congressional Candidate Lindsey Boylan is adjusting her campaign strategy due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SGA Hosts Zoom Forum on COVID-19 Response
To ease student concerns regarding the pandemic, the Student Government Assembly hosted a Zoom forum with university leadership.
Students at The New School Stage Academic Strike
Students attending The New School have called upon their peers to refuse registering for and attending classes in a move to protest the administration’s response to the pandemic.
Zoom Updates Privacy Policy After Criticism
The video conferencing platform has removed its active monitoring feature and a clause allowing the possibility for the company to share user data with third parties.
Despite Rumors, New York City Will Not Be Quarantined
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio announced there were no plans to quarantine NYC on Thursday.
CCNY Students Call for Campus Closure
Many colleges in the city opted for remote classes this week. Students in The City College of New York’s student government demanded their administration make the switch as well.
Washington Square Campus to Cease In-Person Classes Amid Coronavirus
NYU’s Washington Square Campus will switch to online classes in an attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus starting Wednesday.
Hamilton Advises ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ at Town Hall
NYU’s Student Government Assembly hosted a Town Hall with President Andrew Hamilton discussing NYU’s emergency response protocol, particularly in regard to the growing threat of coronavirus.
Teachers Campaign for Bernie on Wall Street
The United Federation of Teachers handed out flyers in support of presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and his education reform plan.
Apartment Fire Near Van Leeuwen Injures Five
Two apartment buildings caught fire Monday afternoon, causing five first responders to sustain minor injuries.
Chelsea Residents Resist Public Housing Privatization at Town Hall
Residents and activists in Chelsea hosted a town hall discussing how to prevent NYCHA properties from being privatized.
Students for Booker, Sanders Find Community With Debate Watch Party
At a watch party co-hosted by NYU For Cory Booker and NYU For Bernie, students saw divided candidates come together on some issues, while still distinguishing themselves from each other.
Transgender Students Push for More Resources
The NYU LGBTQ+ Center hosted a panel discussion with members of the Gender and Sexuality team from the Student Health Center last Thursday as part of Trans Awareness Week.
College Students Demand Climate Action From New York City Universities
In a march on Thursday, students from Columbia, CUNY, The New School and NYU, among others, called for their colleges to achieve carbon neutrality and divestment of fossil fuels.
NYU Meme Page Bans Some International Student Memes, Citing Stereotyping
NYU Memes for Slightly Bankrupt Teens will more strictly monitor content having to do with international students.
From Langone Custodian to Nursing Graduate, the Story of Frank Baez
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Baez worked as a Custodian at NYU Langone before eventually studying at, and graduating from, NYU Meyers College of Nursing.
Local Smoke Shops Fear Impact of Proposed Flavored E-Cigarette Ban
Governor Andrew Cuomo called for the ban after studies linked vaping with serious lung illnesses, but vape and smoke shop owners say a ban on flavored vapes not only hurts their profit, but is also misplaced.
Bernie Looks to Revitalize Campaign With Queens Rally
Receiving a key endorsement from progressive Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Sen. Bernie Sanders hoped to gain momentum after a heart attack left him off the campaign trail for weeks.
UN Rapporteur Talks How to Be Effective in Addressing Human Rights Violations
At an NYU Law event, Philip Alston said considering one’s audience is essential when spurring action on human rights violations.
NYU’s Graduate Student Union Could Lose University Recognition
A proposal by the National Labor Review Board could threaten the status of graduate workers at private universities.
