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Nicole Chiarella, Copy Chief
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![A filled transparent condom dispenser against a pink wall located in the resource center of the Third North residence hall.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-dentaldams-900x600.jpg)
Student-led initiative expands dental dam access
Dental dams, which protect against sexually transmitted infections, will be more available in residence halls due to the advocacy of a group within NYU’s Amnesty International chapter.
Nicole Chiarella, Staff Writer
• March 2, 2022
![NYU student to compete on college ‘Jeopardy!’ tonight](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/image0-1-506x900-1-e1644889169908.jpeg)
NYU student to compete on college ‘Jeopardy!’ tonight
Tisch student Jeric Brual will represent NYU and test his trivia skills in the “Jeopardy! National College Championship” at 8 p.m. on ABC.
Nicole Chiarella, Contributing Writer
• February 15, 2022
![The MTA is responsible for public transportation in the New York City metropolitan area. The NYU School of Global Public Health received a $4 million federal grant to study the impact of COVID-19 on transit workers. (Staff Photo by Ryan Walker)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/news-transitworkers2-900x666.jpg)
NYU researchers win $4M grant to study COVID impact on transit workers
The five-year project launched in November will help develop preventative measures that protect frontline workers from this pandemic and future ones.
Nicole Chiarella, Contributing Writer
• December 9, 2021
![Three separate incidents of food poisoning have been reported at the Palladium dining hall. The dining hall failed a health inspection in fall 2019. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/news-foodpoisoning-8-1-900x600.jpg)
Palladium dining hall food caused food poisoning, 3 students say
Three students have claimed that eating at the Palladium Hall NYU Eats location in unrelated incidents on separate days caused them to become ill.
Nicole Chiarella, Contributing Writer
• November 22, 2021
![If NYU Can Punish Violaters of COVID-19 Policies, Why Not Sexual Assault Perpetrators?](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Nicole-Chiarella-900x900.jpg)
If NYU Can Punish Violaters of COVID-19 Policies, Why Not Sexual Assault Perpetrators?
NYU’s recent suspension of students demonstrates its power to hold students accountable for their actions. This level of accountability must set the precedent for cases of sexual assault in order to create a true zero-tolerance policy, instead of upholding an illusory idea of campus safety.
Nicole Chiarella, Copy Chief
• September 18, 2020
![An illustration of a megaphone with a red handle. Written in orange on the megaphone are the words “Staff Rants.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled_Artwork-29-900x900.png)
Staff Rants: Back To School
From the big workload to Zoom complaints, our staff has a lot of feelings about the first week of classes.
Alexandria Johnson, Nicole Chiarella, Helen Wajda and Kim Rice
• September 10, 2020
![An illustration of a megaphone with a red handle. Written in orange on the megaphone are the words “Staff Rants.”](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled_Artwork-29-900x900.png)
Staff Rants: Coronavirus
From the loss of indoor seating to general annoyance, our staff has a lot to say about the coronavirus.
Helen Wajda, Jake Capriotti, Emily Dai and Nicole Chiarella
• September 3, 2020
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Staff Rants and Raves: The Last of the Semester
Here's our staff’s random thoughts before we finish the end of the semester.
Abby Hofstetter, Kim Rice, Anna-Dmitry Muratova and Nicole Chiarella
• May 7, 2020
![Teachers Deserve Better Pay in Crisis](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Nicole-Chiarella-900x900.jpg)
Teachers Deserve Better Pay in Crisis
The chaos of transitioning to online learning calls for state and federal governments to reevaluate — and subsequently raise — teachers’ salaries.
Nicole Chiarella, Deputy Copy Chief
• May 4, 2020
![The Moscow Rules is a 2019 novel about the Cold War written by Antonio and Jonna Mendez, two of the most decorated CIA officers. Through their command of language and compelling narratives, Jonna and Tony Mendez capture the innovation of CIA operations that occurred at the core of America’s adversary. (Staff Photo by Nicole Chiarella)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/img_1174-900x675.jpeg)
‘The Moscow Rules’: A Subtle and Declassified Account of the CIA
Written by two decorated CIA officers, “The Moscow Rules” provides insight into the tactics carried out by the CIA during the Cold War.
Nicole Chiarella, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 22, 2020
![Melissa Chiarella wears an old T-shirt that she repurposed into a face mask. As the scarcity of PPE persists, this quick craft could be a helpful addition to your list of quarantine activities. (Photo by Melissa Chiarella)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_3733-900x814.jpg)
How to Make Face Masks Out of T-Shirts
To combat the national shortage of face masks, people got creative with making their own gear. After just a few steps, you’ll learn how to make a face mask from a t-shirt.
Nicole Chiarella, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 17, 2020
![A Toast to Teachers](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Contributing-Writer-Image-1-475x369-1.jpg)
A Toast to Teachers
Though it’s easy to see what teachers have done for us, it’s quite difficult to see what we’ve done in return. It’s time to put teachers in the spotlight.
Nicole Chiarella, Contributing Writer
• October 18, 2019
![Redefining Environmental Activism](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Contributing-Writer-Image-1-475x369-1.jpg)
Redefining Environmental Activism
Environmental activism uses a broad definition of environmentalism that foregrounds those with privilege. By narrowing down this definition and making it more inclusive, the 21st century environmental movement can finally globalize.
Nicole Chiarella, Contributing Writer
• October 14, 2019
![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
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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