Pregnant NYU Silver student denied remote learning accommodations
After reaching out to professors and several university departments, a Silver graduate student with health concerns reported being repeatedly denied learning accommodations.
Bryn Borzillo and Joyce Li
• March 25, 2022
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.
Jules Roscoe, UTA Staff Editor
• January 28, 2022
Staff Rants: NYU’s re-reopening
From gatekeeping masks to the lack of a remote option, our staff had a lot to say about NYU's plan for reopening.
WSN Staff
• January 24, 2022
Editorial: NYU should mandate a remote learning option
NYU’s “flexible” plan for in-person learning is flexible in name only. The university should require professors to offer options for remote learning.
WSN Editorial Board
• January 24, 2022
NYU to announce spring semester plans this week
The university will soon decide whether classes will remain in person or turn virtual for the spring 2022 semester as the omicron variant continues to drive high case rates.
Kristian Burt and Rachel Cohen
• January 10, 2022
As NYU returns to in-person learning, students with disabilities urge the university to continue offering remote classes
The pandemic demonstrated that NYU is capable of providing academic accommodations. Students with disabilities wonder why these accommodations are no longer available
Rachel Fadem, Deputy News Editor
• August 25, 2021
Finishing college from home: students reflect on a remote final semester
Three seniors reflect on the disappointments and silver linings of spending their last semester of college at home, studying remotely.
Caitlin Hsu, UTA Managing Editor
• May 7, 2021
How Do You Zoom?
This is how four students set-up their layout for Zoom classes this semester.
Vaishnavi Naidu and Ivy Zhu
• May 7, 2021
Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Professors, here are ways you can help students during a COVID-19 semester.
Bianca de Ayala, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 27, 2020
Homeless Students Deserve More From NYC’s Education Department
While the DOE has taken steps to help the city’s homeless students get online for remote learning, homeless communities in the city still need more support to ensure that they can continue to attend school during the pandemic.
Helen Wajda, Opinion Editor
• September 20, 2020
I Tried: Following an NYC School Schedule From Home
Seven months since the start of quarantine, one student returns to her pre-pandemic routine while studying remotely.
Madison San Miguel, Staff Writer
• September 15, 2020
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
While it’s tempting to try to continue on as normal during this time, trying to forget that we’re living through a pandemic might be more harmful than helpful for mental health.
Helen Wajda, Opinion Editor
• September 14, 2020
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