How science journalists reported on the ‘story of our lifetime’
A science columnist for The New York Times spoke at NYU about the evolution of viruses and the importance of good communication with the public during health crises.
Opinion: NYU is right to reopen campus
In light of the rapidly declining omicron numbers and a high vaccination rate, NYU made the right decision to drop certain COVID-19 restrictions.
‘A walking encyclopedia’: Late NYU librarian impassioned friends, family
Jennifer Steenshorne, a historian and former librarian, died from COVID-19 in early January.
Opinion: NYU’s handling of COVID-19 is a valid reason to take a leave of absence
Between confused faculty and administrators, ineffective online learning methods and a tuition of $80,000 per year, it's OK that you want time off.
A guide to NYU’s spring 2022 reopening policies
As NYU resumes in-person instruction, read about the recommendations and requirements you need to know at the beginning of the spring semester.
Opinion: NYU’s reopening is ableist
NYU’s decision to start the spring semester with in-person instruction demonstrates a gross disregard for its most vulnerable students.
NYU alumni newsletter hints at in-person spring 2022 semester
An NYU webpage dated Jan. 15, 2022, states that NYU “is preparing to resume in-person instruction at the start of the spring semester” at its New York City campus and abroad sites.
NYU COVID positivity rate more than 20x pre-omicron average
The most recent data shows an 18.29% positivity rate in COVID tests at NYU.
Anime club members should get COVID test, NYU says
The instruction came after the second U.S. case of the new omicron variant of COVID-19 was traced to a New York City anime convention that drew more than 50,000 attendees.
The Soapbox: the omicron variant, Barbados, Ukraine
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
