Class Syllabus Features Discriminatory Language Against Low-Income Students

Students enrolled in the American Sign Language II class are demanding action after seeing their syllabi feature exclusionary language against low-income students.

Aarushi Sharma, Deputy News Editor • August 31, 2020

Last Friday, CAS sophomore Ron Hall noticed discriminatory language in his syllabus for the American Sign Language II class taught by Steinhardt Professor Carmen King. “If...

NYU Will Never be Prestigious Without Better Financial Aid

Each year, NYU embarks on an ambitious mission to better its reputation and world-standing, yet does nothing about its infamously poor financial aid offers.

Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 6, 2020

Just days ago, NYU announced its annual admittance of the “most selective class” in its history. The acceptance rate for the Class of 2024 fell to 15%, more than halving its...

Bookstore Makeover to Save Students $2 Million Falls Short on Money-Saving Goals

The answer to the question we all had on our minds when buying books this semester.

Yotam Ponte, Contributing Writer • September 19, 2018

A look into the updated layout of the NYU Bookstore.

Class of 2021 Diversity is a Great Step for President Hamilton

WSN Editorial Board • April 13, 2017

Heightened diversity advances the agenda of diversity repeatedly set out by Hamilton upon taking office at the beginning of 2016. This publication has been somewhat critical of Hamilton due to a lack of significant tangible actions to truly advance diversity, but this week’s news is an excellent step in the right direction.

NYU Law Textbooks Should Go Digital

Sam Chaddha, Guest Writer • April 10, 2017

No student is realistically arguing that we do away completely with casebooks. However, some alternatives can be suggested that are already in place for some subjects, but not for all across the board.

New Affordability Programs Aim to Speed Students Through College

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer • February 28, 2017

President Hamilton releases NYU Accelerate, a plan to graduate faster with less student debt. Students are concerned that the program will not achieve long-term affordability.

President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

WSN Editorial Board • November 28, 2016

Rather than commit simply to abstract ideas like affordability and diversity, where it is difficult to gauge success, Hamilton ought to set up more easily achievable benchmarks so that the NYU community can watch the progress as it happens.

What Happened to NYU’s Affordability Ideas Website?

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor • November 11, 2016

NYU's affordability steering committee has a public forum in which students, faculty and staff can pitch ideas to make NYU more affordable.

Nationwide Tuition Hikes Are the Spookiest News of All

WSN Editorial Board • October 28, 2016

The recent nationwide increase in college tuition does not bode well for future students and their families.

Hamilton’s Afternoon Tea Talking Points

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor • October 19, 2016

President Hamilton hosted a town hall over tea to discuss affordability and answer student questions.