
Mask mandate removal changes little for mostly maskless students
NYU dropped its mask mandate for classrooms and the library on Sept. 28, but the number of students wearing masks in Bobst on the first day of the policy reversal barely changed.
Katie Groome, Contributing Writer
• September 29, 2022

Off-Third: The end of NYU’s mask mandate is the best thing to happen to my nose
COVID-19 is fake and so is my nose, but thanks to the university, only one of them can be seen in the classroom.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• September 28, 2022

Editorial: NYU lifted its mask mandate, but now isn’t the time to be idle
COVID-19 still poses a substantial risk. Keeping up with masking and testing is critical for ensuring the safety of others.
WSN Editorial Board
• September 26, 2022

End of NYU mask mandate planned for Sept. 28
As part of the updated policy, masks will no longer be required in classrooms or in Bobst Library, and event hosts, faculty and supervisors will not be allowed to require masking within a specific space. The weekly testing requirement for unvaccinated individuals will also be removed.
Arnav Binaykia, Editor-in-Chief
• September 23, 2022

Students conflicted about NYU easing mask mandate
As NYU drops its indoor mask mandate for some locations on campus, students express mixed feelings about the university’s decision and the further lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Gabriel Hawthorne and Carmo Moniz
• March 31, 2022

Opinion: NYU easing the mask mandate is the right first step
NYU followed the lead of other New York City colleges by lifting masking restrictions, but they’re still staying unnecessarily cautious.
Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 31, 2022

Opinion: Adams, take away the mask mandate but keep the vax
New York City has removed the mask mandate in public schools, but it is an irresponsible choice to have also gotten rid of proof of vaccination requirements.
Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 11, 2022

Opinion: NYU, do not lift the mask mandate
Making masks optional is irresponsible and would put students at risk.
Caitlin Hsu, UTA Publishing Editor
• March 9, 2022

Off-Third: The cosmetic case for mask mandates
The second-best university in New York City has lifted their mask mandate. As the No. 1 school in the city, we need to stand our ground.
Sydney Barragan, UTA Publishing Editor
• March 9, 2022

Opinion: Make some COVID policies permanent
The COVID-19 pandemic forced NYU to make some positive changes to university policies. From improved ventilation to remote learning, NYU should maintain these changes even after the pandemic ends.
Jp Iregbulem, Staff Writer
• November 10, 2021


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