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Shiphrah Moses, Identity & Equity Editor
All content by Shiphrah Moses
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What’s in our bags?
WSN's culture editors go through the abyss that is each of their bags.
Juliana Guarracino, Sara Sharma, Andrea Lui, Elena Portnoy and Shiphrah Moses
• April 8, 2024
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Photo: Spring in bloom at Union Square’s Tulip Day
Juliana Guarracino, Culture Editor
• April 8, 2024
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New School student workers begin strike
The New School’s student workers union began a strike Wednesday, continuing its demands for increased compensation and benefits.
Matt Petres and Shiphrah Moses
• March 7, 2024
![A group of models in different red, white and black outfits pose in front of a white backdrop.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/culture-bstyle-nyfw-bishme-2-1200x800.jpg)
Bishme Cromartie blends streetwear and avant-garde design
From “Project Runway” to New York Fashion Week, Cromartie makes waves with his signature aesthetic: “street garde.”
Shiphrah Moses, Identity & Equity Editor
• February 15, 2024
![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!’](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/news-nyuresearchersupdate-1-1200x798.jpg)
Researchers unions might be new at NYU, but they’re nothing new in American academia
While NYU’s researchers union has yet to be recognized, many universities across the country have already recognized similar groups on their campuses for years.
Shiphrah Moses, Identity & Equity Editor
• February 11, 2024
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Blitz and ‘fits: A Super Bowl style guide
Don’t fumble with your Super Bowl outfit this Sunday — here's your chance to score!
Elena Portnoy, Juliana Guarracino and Shiphrah Moses
• February 9, 2024
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Everything in and everything out this semester
The fall semester is out and reading WSN is definitely in.
Andrea Lui, Elena Portnoy, Juliana Guarracino, Sara Sharma and Shiphrah Moses
• February 6, 2024
![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!’](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/news-nyuresearchersupdate-1-1200x798.jpg)
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
• November 20, 2023
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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
• November 13, 2023
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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
• October 30, 2023
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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
• October 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”.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/10-17-arts-kimberly-akimbo-1200x800.jpg)
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
• October 17, 2023
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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
• October 6, 2023
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Photo: Explained: Why researchers at NYU are unionizing
September 14, 2023
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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
• September 11, 2023
![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
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024
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Julia Diorio, Arts Editor • June 11, 2024