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2024 commencement exercises begin at Yankee Stadium
The ceremony comes amid heightened tensions between the university’s administration and pro-Palestinian protesters, and follows cancellations of commencement ceremonies at Columbia University and the University of Southern California.
Bruna Horvath, Carmo Moniz, Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah
• May 15, 2024
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A Tisch professor disappeared during a misconduct investigation. Two semesters later, he’s scheduled to teach again.
An Office of Equal Opportunity investigation found that professor Robert Benevides’ actions toward a student in summer 2023 constituted sexual and gender-based harassment, email evidence shows. Benevides will teach two classes next semester, according to Albert.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• May 3, 2024
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Opinion: NYU needs to remove the wall at Gould Plaza
The installation of wooden boarding in front of the plaza, which was set up hours after the first Gaza Solidarity Encampment on campus was swept by police, shines a spotlight on NYU’s weak commitments to activism and meeting student demands.
Sebastian Cardena, Deputy Opinion Editor
• May 3, 2024
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The Violets’ top 5 moments of the 2023-24 season
NYU Athletics just wrapped up its best season yet, having now established itself as a revered spot for student-athletes in the nation.
Jonathan Mak, Krish Dev, Sidney Snider and Sydney Barragan
• May 3, 2024
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The PWHL: Paving the way forward for women’s ice hockey
In its inaugural season, the Professional Women’s Hockey League is proving to be the future of the sport.
Sidney Snider, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2024
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Protesters gather at Paulson in citywide march through university encampments
A group of more than 100 protestors met outside the ongoing encampment outside the Paulson Center, before marching to encampments at four other universities across the city.
Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor
• May 1, 2024
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In the Huddle: Tisch sophomore Andy Cabindol prepares for powerlifting championships
The NYU sophomore spoke to WSN about his powerlifting journey as a student-athlete before the first-ever FISU World University Powerlifting Championships.
Sydney Barragan, Sports Editor
• April 30, 2024
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PSC, faculty mediators dispute NYU account of encampment negotiations
NYU’s Palestine Solidarity Coalition and faculty mediators said student organizers had not agreed to leave the Gaza Solidarity Encampment outside the Paulson Center during negotiations or made a last-minute request for their demands to be met.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 30, 2024
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Men’s volleyball knocked out in NCAA semifinals, women’s golf qualifies for NCAA D-III Tournament and other news
Here’s what you need to know from the past week in NYU athletics. This week: April 22 - 28.
Jonathan Mak and Sydney Barragan
• April 29, 2024
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Guest Essay: Open letter from NYU parents, guardians and loved ones in response to Mills mobilizing NYPD against our students
In a letter to university president Linda Mills, almost 600 parents, guardians and loved ones criticized NYU’s response to the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Gould Plaza.
April 29, 2024
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Admins begin negotiations with encampment protesters
President Linda Mills is reportedly not directly involved in negotiations, during which protesters are discussing their demands with NYU.
Carmo Moniz, Managing Editor
• April 27, 2024
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Mills avoids topic of encampment arrests at University Senate
At the University Senate’s most recent meeting, student leaders also suggested an alternative way forward for the student government’s resolution on protecting pro-Palestinian speech, which President Linda Mills appeared to dismiss.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy Managing Editor
• April 26, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024