Opinion: For students’ health, a W grade on a transcript should be expungeable
The rigidity of the withdrawal policy may push students to prioritize grades over health.
The do’s and don’ts of handling college burnout
The spring semester seems to go by in a heartbeat, which means midterms and finals and planning for summer internships are probably jumping at you. There are little things you can do every day to avoid burnout.
CAS junior Ron Hall selected as next NYU student gov’t chair
NYU’s Student Government Assembly elected a new chair and passed resolutions addressing the adjunct faculty union’s upcoming contract negotiations and mental health provisions on city transportation.
Student gov’t advocates for hybrid learning, plant-based dining options
The Student Government Assembly discussed the next chairperson election and addressed the university’s inadequate mental health services during its meeting on March 31.
Nurses’ insomnia, anxiety linked to pandemic stress
The group offered strategies for nurses to manage stress after exploring how COVID-19 exacerbated sleep deprivation, depression and anxiety among nurses.
Off-Third: Bobst Library needs a slide
The title says it all. NYU can do more with Bobst Library. Put a slide in it.
CAS admins field questions on academic opportunities and mental health
Interim CAS dean Matthew Santirocco held his first town hall of the semester in its last week, focusing on student mental health resources and academic opportunities.
NYU Dems and Republicans debate prisons, education, drugs
Representatives of the two campus organizations clashed on drug decriminalization, prison policy and higher education funding at the NYU Politics Society debate.
Opinion: Dining restrictions are hurting students’ wellbeing
Despite NYU’s commitment to student health, mental health struggles are slipping under the radar. COVID-related dining restrictions curtailing eating spaces are negatively impacting the wellbeing of students, especially those who have complex relationships with food.
Listen to this: BENEE’s latest single dives into the struggles of anxiety
Read about the most notable singles this week by Conan Gray, Porcupine Tree and more.
Emotional support animals offer students comfort
Bringing a pet to college as an emotional support animal is beneficial for some students’ mental health, especially when living away from home for the first time.
