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What I learned during my first year at NYU
While I haven’t mastered everything during my first nine months at university, these nine tips will help any incoming student ease their first few semesters.
Alexa Donovan, Staff Writer
• April 28, 2023
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Students and staff left puzzled by new mask guidelines
After NYU lifted parts of its on-campus mask mandate earlier this week, community members are unsure of where exactly mask wearing is optional or required.
Rachel Cohen and Abby Wilson
• April 1, 2022
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A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies
As NYU resumes in-person instruction, read about the recommendations and requirements you need to know at the beginning of the spring semester.
Abby Wilson, Deputy News Editor
• January 24, 2022
![NYU’s Quidditch team was looking forward to returning to playing games for the first time since COVID-19 began. However, a new policy from NYU’s Center for Student Life has suspended all in-person activities for performing arts and sports clubs. (Image courtesy of NYU Quidditch)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/news-clubpolicy1.jpeg)
Performing arts and sports clubs prohibited from holding in-person activities
Students expressed disappointment and frustration after hearing that performing arts and sports clubs — a staple of NYU’s student life offerings — can no longer meet in person.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer
• October 14, 2021
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The student experience with exercise during COVID-19
Since NYU gyms are closed due to COVID-19 restrictions, students are getting creative with their exercise routines to maintain their physical fitness and mental health.
Sabiq Shahidullah, Staff Writer
• April 14, 2021
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NYU Cancels Athletics for the Spring Season
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Presidents of the UAA have voted to cancel the rest of the spring sports season.
Arvind Sriram, Sports Editor
• March 13, 2020
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Student Bodybuilder Discusses His Fit Lifestyle
In this article, student bodybuilder Ben Jones discusses his passion for working out and all that goes along with it.
Ruhaan Mutsuddi, Staff Writer
• February 24, 2020
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404 Athletics: One Year Later
Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer
• February 27, 2017
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Meet the Girl Training NYU’s Athletes
Rayne Ellis, Contributing Writer
• October 17, 2016
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Where Are You Working Out at NYU?
Ashley Arnold, Staff Writer
• September 6, 2016
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New Fitness Center at 404 Lafayette Is Actually Not a Disaster
Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer
• March 7, 2016
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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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