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Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor

Shiphrah Moses is a sophomore studying dramatic writing at Tisch. She lives in the Bay Area in California, but is originally from Bangalore, India. She loves writing, acting, music and pretty much anything that involves storytelling. When she’s not doing any of the above, she’s either napping or doing her nails. You can find her at @shiphrahmoses on Instagram or contact her at [email protected].

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People are kneeling and standing on blue carpeting inside of Bobst Library, holding blue-and-white signs that read “U.A.W.” There is a white banner behind them that reads “N.Y.U. Researchers United-U.A.W.,” and a sign held by a woman sitting in the front that reads, ‘N.Y.U. Contract Faculty Stand in Solidarity!’

Researcher union files petition for recognition with federal agency

The petition comes after NYU denied the union’s initial request for recognition, and is the first step in a process that could lead to involuntary recognition from the university.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor Nov 20, 2023

NYU’s researcher union filed a petition for recognition with the National Labor Relations Board on Tuesday, and also delivered over 2,700 authorization cards signed by union...

People are kneeling and standing on blue carpeting, holding blue and white signs that read ‘U.A.W.’ There is a white banner behind them that reads ‘N.Y.U. Researchers United-U.A.W.,’ and a sign held by a woman sitting in the front that reads, ‘N.Y.U. Contract Faculty Stand in Solidarity!’

NYU denies recognition to researchers’ union

In a recent letter, the university said it is “unable to voluntarily recognize” the recently-formed researchers union as an official on-campus labor group.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor Nov 13, 2023

NYU said it is “unable to voluntarily recognize” NYU Researchers United, the union representing more than 2,000 researchers at the university, in a letter to the group this...

People are sitting and standing on blue carpeting, holding blue and white signs that read ‘U.A.W.’ There is a white banner behind them that reads ‘N.Y.U. Researchers United-UAW,’ and a sign held by a woman sitting on the front that reads, ‘N.Y.U. Contract Faculty Stand in Solidarity.’

NYU researchers call for union recognition at Bobst

Researchers at the university outlined their demands in a letter to NYU president Linda Mills, marking their first official request for unionization to the university.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor Oct 30, 2023

Dozens of NYU researchers called for union recognition on Thursday, in a letter delivered outside university president Linda Mills’ office in Bobst Library. The protest marked...

A white neon sign with the word COZMOS hanging over an image of a young boy and girl holding bunnies. It is behind a glass wall beside an open door.

NYU artists break barriers at new East Village art show

Seven NYU students showcase their work at the “Connected Cozmos” exhibition at the Cozmos art gallery and store.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor Oct 24, 2023

A blue marquee sign with the image of a rainbow outside of the Booth Theatre reading “Kimberly Akimbo.” Below the sign are two smaller signs, the top has a list crediting the creators of the musical and the bottom is a yellow sign that reads “Winner of 5 Tony Awards Including Best Musical”.

Review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ tells an unexpected story of teenage adolescence

The Tony Award-winning musical captures audiences with a simple yet heart-wrenching tale of a young girl with a rare aging condition.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor Oct 17, 2023

This June, the Tony Awards extended its most prestigious accolade, Best Musical, to an unconventional candidate, “Kimberly Akimbo.” When the show opened last year, Broadway...

A bowl containing onions, chickpea stew, cilantro and samosas.

Crave’s new Vindy station is a hit-or-miss attempt at Indian food

Samosas decidedly do not belong in rice bowls, but Vindy seems to be oblivious to that.
Shiphrah Moses and Reva Sharma Oct 6, 2023

Since the Paulson Center opened last semester, Crave NYU has quickly become a fan-favorite dining hall for its large variety of consistently good meal options. Crave’s different...

A photo of N.Y.U. Contract Faculty United and Researchers United protesting, wearing red shirts and holding blue U.A.W. signs and a blue banner.

Photo: Explained: Why researchers at NYU are unionizing

Sep 14, 2023

NYU Contract Faculty United and Researchers United marched with members of UAW Region 9A at a Labor Day parade on Saturday, Sept. 9. (Shiphrah Moses for WSN)

A group of UAW members wearing red and blue shirts hold up a sign reading “CPW-UAW 4100 The Union for Postdoctoral Researchers at Columbia University”.

NYU unions stand together at Labor Day parade

Contract faculty and researchers at NYU represented their unions at a citywide Labor Day parade.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor Sep 11, 2023

Members of NYU labor unions, including contract faculty and researchers, reinforced their demands for recognition at a Labor Day parade Saturday morning, just a few blocks away...

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