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President Trump Has No Clue What He’s Doing
The President’s blatant and intentional mismanagement of COVID-19 highlights his inability to perform the duties associated with his role.
Kevin Kurian, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 15, 2020
![COVID-19 and quarantining provided time for many people to pick up new skills like learning to play an instrument or producing music. However, musicians who rely on touring and festivals to make their income are having a hard time making ends meet from streaming services alone. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IMG_9196-900x600.jpg)
The Time To Support Independent Musicians Is Now
COVID-19 has impacted independent musicians and music venues severely. They are finally receiving the help they deserve.
Anastasia D. S. Johnson, Contributing Writer
• September 13, 2020
![The NYU Tisch building stands at the corner of Broadway and Waverly Place. WSN spoke to three Tisch writing professors to find out how much they know about the potential fall reopening. (Photo by Alina Patrick)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pe_tisch_on-AlinaPatrick-07-900x684.jpg)
What Three Tisch Professors Know About the Fall — and What They Don’t
WSN interviewed three Tisch professors to find out their thoughts on NYU’s fall reopening plan, what they know about it and what’s still left unanswered.
HL Margulies, Contributing Writer
• July 21, 2020
![NYU’s Bursar Office dealing with financial-aid issues is located in the StudentLink Center at 383 Lafayette. Some NYU students have received identical financial aid awards to last year, despite an increase in tuition. (Staff Photo by Alex Tran)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/MG_0603-900x600.jpg)
NYU Raising Tuition Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
NYU will be raising undergraduate tuition by over $700 for the fall semester, despite historic rates of joblessness due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Matthew Fischetti, Deputy News Editor
• June 25, 2020
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The Misleading Nature of the NYU Administration’s Letter
In an email to the NYU community, the administration attempted to justify the university’s failure to reimburse tuition and financially accommodate students despite its sizable endowment. NYU is not being transparent about its financial assets nor its ability to meet the needs of its student body.
Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor
• May 6, 2020
![NYU buildings, once bustling with students and staff, are closed and silent as remote learning continues. College students from NYC schools recently spoke with local and state officials about various issues they currently face. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/news-townhall-900x600.jpg)
Students Voice Concern Over NYU Pandemic Response
During a virtual town hall organized by Students Demanding Care, students criticized NYU’s handling of COVID-19 and demanded the university take more concrete action regarding emergency aid and tuition.
Andrew Califf, Staff Writer
• May 4, 2020
![Animal Crossing is a Nintendo video game that quickly rose in popularity among quarantined students, including WSN Managing Editor Abby Hofstetter. Abby takes comfort in the gameplay and talks about her experience with the game. (Staff Photo by Abby Hofstetter)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/IMG_7461-900x506.jpg)
I Lost Control Over My Life. ‘Animal Crossing’ Gave It Back to Me.
Nintendo’s adorable game offers me consistency at a time when consistency is hard to come by.
Abby Hofstetter, Managing Editor
• April 12, 2020
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Survivors of Abuse Are Not Safe in Quarantine
As New York has issued stay-at-home orders, it has simultaneously endangered survivors of domestic violence, trapping them at home with no means of escape. The government needs to take urgent action to protect survivors, not subject them to more trauma.
Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 9, 2020
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Weekly Radio Roundup: March 18 – March 26
The most exciting singles that came out over the course of the week.
Charles Smith, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Destine Manson
• March 26, 2020
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Coronavirus Outbreak Resources for the NYU Community
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of information can get lost in the panic. WSN has compiled a list of resources that could possibly be of use to the NYU community. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
Abby Hofstetter, Alexandra Chan, Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Bella Gil, Paul Kim and Vanessa Handy
• March 23, 2020
![A student packs up their belongings in Clark Hall, a residence hall in Brooklyn Heights. NYU dorm halls are reportedly to be used to remedy hospital bed shortages. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_1907-900x675.jpg)
NYU Dorms May House Coronavirus Patients
Vice President of Student Affairs Marc Wais sent an email on Tuesday, March 17 opening up the possibility of NYU’s residence halls being used as surplus hospital beds.
Emily Mason, News Editor
• March 18, 2020
![Rubin Hall is a first-year residence hall that lies on 5th Avenue and 10th Street. President Hamilton sent out a memorandum Monday afternoon informing the NYU community that NYU was closing residence halls and dining halls, asking students to leave by latest March 22. (Staff Photo by Alexandra Chan)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IMG_7582-900x600.jpg)
Dorm Closures Leave Residents with Little Support
NYU hall residents react to New York dorm closures.
Emily Mason, News Editor
• March 17, 2020
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2025
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Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2025
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Steven Wang, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
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Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor • February 12, 2025