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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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NYU named twice in U.S. Senate resolution on Israel-Hamas war

A Senate resolution cited NYU when condemning what it called “antisemitic student activities” on college campuses throughout the country.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor October 31, 2023

The U.S. Senate named NYU twice in an Oct. 18 resolution condemning “antisemitic student activities” across college campuses amid the Israel-Hamas war. The resolution accused...

A line of activists with megaphones and signs stand in front of a large crowd of people. They hold a black banner with green text which reads “Climate Can’t Wait.” They are marching across the Brooklyn Bridge. The New York City skyline is in the background.

Fridays for Future protesters walk out of school to demand climate legislation

Thousands of high school and college students marched from Foley Square to the Brooklyn Bridge to protest government inaction on climate change.
Emma Grimes, Contributing Writer March 7, 2023

Thousands of people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge from Foley Square Friday afternoon, calling for legislators to pass a bill aimed at reducing net carbon emissions in New...

An illustration of students sitting in a colloquium room for a student government meeting. On the left, a purple banner with the NYU torch logo hangs on the wall and reads “‘NYU SGA.”

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.
Lauren Ashe, Senior Staff Writer April 11, 2022
NYU’s Student Government Assembly elected a new chairp and passed resolutions addressing the adjunct faculty union’s upcoming contract negotiations and mental health provisions on city transportation.
Empty assembly hall with a purple overlay. Text reads “Resolution to Include Student Voices in the Election of the SGA Chairperson.” At bottom center is the logo of NYU’s student government.

Student gov’t passes resolution to elect its chairperson by student vote

The Student Government Assembly democratized its selection process to include increased student participation at its latest meeting on Feb. 17.
Maria Freyre, Staff Writer February 23, 2022

The Student Government Assembly passed a resolution to elect its chairperson using a popular vote with the goal of increasing student representation in the election process, at...

The most recent Student Government Assembly meeting was held on Thursday, Feb. 3. They debated resolutions on transportation costs and housing affordability. (Image via SGA, Staff Illustration by Edward Franco)

Student gov’t passes resolutions on housing, transport affordability

During its second meeting of the semester, NYU's student government announced plans to call for discounted subway tickets and an evaluation of housing costs.
Sofi Cisneros, Contributing Writer February 7, 2022

The Student Government Assembly passed two new resolutions on housing affordability and transportation costs in its second meeting of the semester on Feb. 3. Members also discussed...

The NYU Student Government Assembly passed three resolutions. The three resolutions are on Anti-Racism and Justice, Holistic Representation on the NYU Board of Trustees, and Student Notice and Comment, which will be brought before the University Senate on April 22. (Photo by Jorene He, Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)

SGA passes three resolutions, and all of them require student participation

The NYU Student Government Assembly passed three resolutions to address racial justice, student representation on the Board of Trustees and student participation in university policy changes.
Kayla Hardersen, Staff Writer April 12, 2021

SGA Chief of Staff Anthony Cruz co-proposed three resolutions:  Resolution on Anti-Racism and Justice, Holistic Representation on the NYU Board of Trustees and Student Notice...

The Jasper Kane Cafe is a NYU Eats location in  Brooklyn. A SGA resolution to attempt to mitigate food insecurity among students is heading to the Financial Affairs Committee. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

University Senate to vote on Resolution to Mitigate Food Insecurity

The resolution aims to make NYU dining services more affordable and accessible for students facing food insecurity.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer March 31, 2021

The Resolution to Mitigate Food Insecurity at NYU will appear before the Financial Affairs Committee and University Senate. Proposed changes include smaller meal plans, rollover...

Left to right: Senators-at-Large Rose Asaf and Bayan Abubakr, and Alternate Senator-at-Large Leen Dweik, wearing Keffiyehs, or scarfs to show solidarity with Palestine. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Student Introduces BDS Resolution, to Vote by Secret Ballot

Divesting from pro-Israel corporations that violate Palestinian rights could harm Tandon students job prospects.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 2, 2018
Divesting from pro-Israel corporations that violate Palestinian rights could harm Tandon students job prospects.
(From left to right) Ben Zinevich, Rose Asaf, Leen Dweik and Bayan Abubakr.

How Freedom of Information Could Look at NYU

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 17, 2018
The Student Senate Council recently proposed a resolution that would make information about NYU's financial records and more accessible to students.
(From left to right) Ben Zinevich, Rose Asaf, Leen Dweik and Bayan Abubakr.

Student Senators Take Another Shot At Board of Trustees Transparency

After resolutions for student and faculty representation on the board were rejected in July, Student Senators are proposing a new way to increase transparency.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 13, 2018
After resolutions for student and faculty representation on the board were rejected in July, Student Senators are proposing a new way to increase transparency.
NYU Student Government passed a resolution for greater transparency  surrounding NYU Tel Aviv.

SGA Passes Measure for Transparency at NYU Tel Aviv

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor March 30, 2018
On Thursday afternoon, the Student Government Assembly passed a resolution calling for NYU to be more transparent in its protection of students traveling to the Tel Aviv campus.
New Year, Same Me

New Year, Same Me

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer January 22, 2018
Everyone has their own reasons for dissolving their resolutions, but the primary reason that most resolutions are not met lies in the concept of New Year’s resolutions because they are not feasible.