Students vaccinated by NYU report positive, trouble-free experience
Although appointments to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the university remain scarce, students who did manage to secure an appointment say the vaccination process was straightforward.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer
• April 28, 2021
You could be quarantined in your dorm for reporting your vaccine side effects
With no apparent university policy on post-vaccination symptoms, responding honestly to the Daily Screener could get you quarantined.
Alex Tey, Copy Chief
• April 27, 2021
Students say punishments for violating COVID-19 guidelines are overly harsh
Liberal Studies first-year Aria Young claims she was unjustly treated after being evicted from NYU housing due to misconduct. Young and other students who face similar situations allege that the university handled their cases insensitively, in part on account of their race.
Mei Lamison, Staff Writer
• April 26, 2021
Class of 2021 pushes for an in-person commencement
Since NYU announced in February that the Class of 2021 would have a virtual commencement, a petition calling for an in-person graduation ceremony has garnered more than 1,000 signatures.
Rachel Cohen, Staff Writer
• April 22, 2021
OPINION: New York City’s next mayor must prioritize supportive housing
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated New York City’s homelessness problem. Supportive housing is a sustainable solution that addresses both the financial and rehabilitative needs of many homeless individuals.
Lucy Yama, Staff Writer
• April 21, 2021
Burnt-out students argue they deserve a normal spring break
NYU deans encouraged students to use Monday as a single-day spring break, but many students argue this is a poor remedy for their deteriorating mental health.
Rachel Fadem and Kayla Hardersen
• April 16, 2021
NYU student groups organize against anti-Asian hate
An NYU Asian student group offered self-defense training to Asian students through Northwestern’s Karate Club. Meanwhile, an international student group is spreading awareness of anti-Asian hate crime victims and ways to financially support them.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• April 15, 2021
Give back to 886: a Taiwanese restaurant that empowered the NYC community during COVID-19
NYU alum and 886 co-owner Andy Chuang speaks about the restaurant's decision to support other local restaurants and feed hospital workers during the height of the pandemic.
Gabby Lozano, Dining Editor
• April 9, 2021
Cutting ties with line cutters: A student’s friendships are tested after ineligible friends get vaccinated
Liberal Studies first-year Amber Alirahi has put friendships on hold with students who used loopholes to get vaccinated early. Public health experts said such cheating is to be expected and pushes eligible people aside.
Rachel Cohen, Staff Writer
• April 8, 2021
Workers enter fourth week of hunger strike, protesting lack of unemployment benefits
Undocumented and recently incarcerated workers barred from accessing New York state unemployment benefits have been on an indefinite hunger strike since March 16.
Arnav Binaykia, Deputy News Editor
• April 6, 2021
NYU to begin vaccinating students today
After receiving a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines, the university is opening its vaccination sites to randomly selected students starting this week.
Rachel Cohen, Staff Writer
• April 6, 2021
How NYU students celebrate Easter during COVID-19
COVID-19 regulations prompt NYU students to reimagine the Easter holiday.
Sarah Gil, Staff Writer
• April 5, 2021
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