All content by Mei Lamison
![Elections to the National Academy of Sciences were recently announced. Among the new elects are four NYU faculty members, Professor Carrasco, Moore, Przeworski and LeCun. (Staff Illustration by Jake Capriotti)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/news-academy-900x389.jpg)
Four NYU faculty elected to the National Academy of Sciences
Election to the NAS is seen as one of the highest honors in science.
Mei Lamison, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2021
![The GSOC strike is still ongoing. Students talk about their experiences on the picket line. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/IMG_9557-900x600.jpg)
Undergraduate students support GSOC on the picket line
The GSOC strike picket line has a festive atmosphere, with strikers and supporters singing, dancing and eating. Picketing began on Monday, April 26, and will continue until the union wins a new contract.
Mei Lamison, Staff Writer
• April 30, 2021
![Students claim they were unfairly treated after suspension from NYU housing. Those facing punitive actions are alleging a pattern of the university’s insensitivity and unnecessary severity.
(Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/news-housing-RyanWalker-900x675.jpg)
Students say punishments for violating COVID-19 guidelines are overly harsh
Liberal Studies first-year Aria Young claims she was unjustly treated after being evicted from NYU housing due to misconduct. Young and other students who face similar situations allege that the university handled their cases insensitively, in part on account of their race.
Mei Lamison, Staff Writer
• April 26, 2021
![The Center for Global Spiritual Life, Office of Global Inclusion, Wellness Center and Division of Student Affairs hosted a virtual vigil to honor the victims of the Atlanta shooting, as well as all other victims of anti-Asian hate crimes and racist violence, on Wednesday, March 17. This is an opportunity for the university community to come together after the disheartening Atlanta shooting. (Illustration by Minji Kim)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/aapihatecrimes-minji-kim-900x636.png)
NYU holds vigil for Atlanta shooting victims and victims of anti-Asian violence
The university community comes together to mourn the victims of the Atlanta shootings.
Mei Lamison, Staff Writer
• March 18, 2021
![Hate crimes against Asain Americans are increasing nationwide in cities across the United States as the pandemic reaches its one-year anniversary. Activists, academics and students at NYU are speaking up against the violence. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/skyline3_Manasa-Gudavalli-900x675.jpg)
University community responds to surge in anti-Asian racism
After anti-Asian backlash accompanied the rise of COVID-19 last spring, hostility towards Asian-Americans is on the rise once again as the pandemic reaches its one-year anniversary.
Mei Lamison, Staff Writer
• March 17, 2021
![A protester holds a sign reading Breonna Taylor Deserved Better. Protests continue for the second consecutive day, with around 200 people gathering in Union Square Park. (Staff Photo by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/DSC_0989-900x600.jpg)
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.
Matthew Fischetti, Rachel Cohen and Mei Lamison
• September 25, 2020
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024