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SGA increases Violet 100 budget to $335,000
NYU’s Student Government Assembly raised its operating budget for the spring spirit week event Violet 100 by around $37,000 this year. The event will use up most of the student government’s $500,000 budget.
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor
• February 26, 2024
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Opinion: The student government should spend its money better
Last year’s student government spending shows a misunderstanding of student needs. There are better uses for our tuition dollars.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor
• November 30, 2023
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Experiencing art in NYC: A guide for students on a budget
Sightseeing in New York City can be expensive, but being a student has its perks.
Lea Filidore, Staff Writer
• February 15, 2023
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The most helpful posts on r/nyu
The NYU subreddit offers a look into university student life, along with some great advice.
Griffin Eckstein, Contributing Writer
• November 3, 2022
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Opinion: New York, invest in CUNY
As New York state lawmakers finalize budgeting for the 2023 fiscal year, we must urge them to increase support for the City University of New York system.
Srishti Bungle, Opinion Editor
• March 30, 2022
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Slow down and resist fast fashion
TikTok keeps telling me to buy more clothes. The planet is begging me to stop.
Mika Chipana, Contributing Writer
• March 3, 2022
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University-Wide Email Leaves Students With More Questions Than Answers
In another community-wide email, university administrators detailed costs faced during the pandemic as well as how the university plans to proceed at this time.
Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor
• April 28, 2020
![A Semester in Review: NYU Continues to Prioritize Itself Over Students](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fb54c25b-927e-4ed8-b8c0-3e0afa1155ec-1.jpg)
A Semester in Review: NYU Continues to Prioritize Itself Over Students
Our editorial board looks back at the most important issues of the semester. From protecting abusers to neglecting its dining facilities, our university continues to ignore key student concerns in favor of its own priorities.
WSN Editorial Board
• December 2, 2019
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Good for Business Isn’t Good Enough
As the university continues to make strides towards sustainability, it must also do what’s right, not just what makes money.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor
• December 2, 2019
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How NYU Wellness Sees Itself — and Why That Image Is Wrong
After recently promoting a questionably-sourced article on the Student Health Center, NPR has misrepresented NYU’s wellness resources, failing to recognize student voices.
WSN Editorial Board
• November 25, 2019
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Courtesy Meals Shouldn’t Come at a Price
Students were outraged after their financial aid was used for Courtesy Meals, which were initially promoted as free. Despite NYU's claim it has corrected the issue, the quiet charges are telling of how the university treats lower-income students.
WSN Editorial Board
• November 11, 2019
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Will NYU Improve the SHC Now?
NYU’s department of Counseling and Wellness Services has officially fallen below the national standard. Will this finally be the impetus for NYU to improve its mental health facilities?
Abby Hofstetter, Opinion Editor
• November 6, 2019
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025