Teenagers push for trans rights at Union Square vigil
A vigil-turned-march in Union Square on Friday commemorated the life of Brianna Ghey, a transgender teenager who was killed in England last week, before rallying for increased protections for transgender youth.
NYU RAs demand better response to dorm security failures
There is a “clear and present” risk of danger at NYU dorms, according to a group of RAs who have signed a petition asking for additional training, revised protocols and better communication.
‘Save our supermarket’: Morton Williams shoppers skeptical of NYU promises
The back-and-forth brawl over a local Morton Williams supermarket continues, despite NYU’s commitment to save the store.
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
An article published in the New York Times on Monday discussed the firing of Maitland Jones Jr., a renowned chemistry professor. The article, however, gravely misrepresented NYU students.
Faculty petition demands NYC Theodore Roosevelt statue be dismantled
The open letter calls for the halt of the statue’s planned move from the American Museum of Natural History to the Theodore Roosevelt National Park in 2026.
How baristas at the Astor Place Starbucks are fighting to unionize
A Starbucks near NYU’s Washington Square campus has joined a national movement to unionize for increased pay and improved working conditions.
Students say punishments for violating COVID-19 guidelines are overly harsh
Liberal Studies first-year Aria Young claims she was unjustly treated after being evicted from NYU housing due to misconduct. Young and other students who face similar situations allege that the university handled their cases insensitively, in part on account of their race.
Coronavirus Outbreak Resources for the NYU Community
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, a lot of information can get lost in the panic. WSN has compiled a list of resources that could possibly be of use to the NYU community. Email [email protected] to help expand this list.
Tisch Students Demand NYU Fund Commute to Far-Away Studios
Students are petitioning the university for MetroCards to make long commutes to their studios more affordable.
Some Students Welcome Ronell’s Return, Others Denounce It
Despite a Title IX investigation finding Professor Avital Ronell sexually harassed a student — for which some have called on NYU to fire her — many students sought out her first class back from a one-year suspension.
NYU Responds to GSOC Petition that Avital Ronell be Fired
The graduate student union called on NYU to fire the professor who was found to have sexually harassed a student.
Over 2,000 People Sign Petition Against Boycott of NYU Tel Aviv
An NYU rabbi started a petition voicing opposition to a resolution by the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis pledging noncooperation with the study away site.
