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A protestor speaking to the crowd using a large megaphone while another protestor holds a sign next to her.

Protesters criticize anti-trans legislation at Washington Square Park

The crowd gathered in protest of legislation preventing trans youth from accessing gender-affirming care across various U.S. states.
Adrianna Nehme and Bruna Horvath March 10, 2023

Dozens of protesters, primarily high school students, marched from Union Square to Washington Square Park to raise awareness about anti-transgender bills being proposed across...

The Colloquium Room at the Kimmel Center is where the Student Government Assembly meets. SGA wrote a letter last Friday condemning the new Department of Education CARES policy. Secretary of Education Betsy Devos has decided to bar DACA recipients from receiving emergency aid during this time.(Photo by Jorene He)

Student Government Condemns Department of Education’s Anti-DACA Policy

In a letter from the Student Government Assembly on Friday, April 24, the U.S. Department of Education was criticized by the organization for its new CARES Act guidelines, which bar undocumented immigrants from receiving emergency aid.
Lisa Cochran, News Editor April 26, 2020

The Student Government Assembly released a letter on Friday denouncing United States Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ decision to exclude DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood...

NYU faces complaints from a student filed in April about not addressing anti-Semitism enough on campus. (Photo by Anna Letson)

Department of Education Launches Investigation Into Allegations of Anti-Semitism at NYU

After a student filed a complaint with the DOE last semester that said the university does not properly address anti-Semitism on campus, the agency has begun investigating whether the claims are valid.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer November 20, 2019

The U.S. Department of Education has opened an investigation into NYU following a student complaint filed in April alleging that the university has not done enough to address anti-Semitism...

A fight broke out in Washington Square Park during a rave for Israel’s Independence Day in April 2018. Supporters of Israel clashed with pro-Palestine protestors. (Courtesy of Ido Siman Tov)

Student Allegations of Anti-Semitism at NYU Gain National Attention

In a complaint filed to the Department of Education, Gallatin senior Adela Cojab alleges that NYU has allowed anti-Semitism to spread on campus.
Victor Porcelli and Meghna Maharishi April 29, 2019

A complaint filed against NYU to the Department of Education alleging that the university has enabled anti-Semitism on campus has received national attention after articles appeared...

Club fest for the Spring Semester occurred on January 25th at Kimmel.  Only the 665 clubs that were officially established through the extensive application process were allowed to recruit.

Club Application Process Opens Doors for Few

Fernanda Nunes, Contributing Writer February 9, 2017
Although NYU has a wide variety of clubs on campus, many more never become official. The notoriously hard club application process recently accepted only six clubs into the new club development program.
FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

WSN Editorial Board September 21, 2016
Starting the financial aid process earlier and accepting older tax returns offer planning benefits to high schoolers as they begin the application process, yet these small FAFSA reforms do little to ease the greatest burden of pursuing a college degree.
Left Behind: schools ignore racial discipline disparities

Left Behind: schools ignore racial discipline disparities

Sunny Hong, Staff Writer November 12, 2015
School boards all across the nation must focus on closing the racial discipline disparity.
Proposed standardized testing regulations are a positive step

Proposed standardized testing regulations are a positive step

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
Obama's proposals for standardized testing in K-12 schools are a step in the right direction.
New education secretary must address student debt crisis

New education secretary must address student debt crisis

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
With Arne Duncan's resignation, the Department of Education must do more to address the growing burden of student debt, particularly by regulating student loan companies and loan contractors.
New York City arts education under siege

New York City arts education under siege

April 14, 2014
The arts can no longer be seen as expendable.
Letter to the Editor: School lunches severely lacking in taste, variety, nutrition

Letter to the Editor: School lunches severely lacking in taste, variety, nutrition

May 2, 2013
Students from EBC Bushwick High School for Public Service call for improved quality of school lunches.