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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.”

Student gov’t champions divestment and grad student pay

The Student Government Assembly passed resolutions proposed by Sunrise Movement NYU and a member of the Graduate Student Organizing Committee during its meeting on March 2.
Abby Wilson, Deputy News Editor March 7, 2022

The Student Government Assembly passed four resolutions addressing NYU’s divestment from the fossil fuel industry, the Graduate Student Organizing Committee’s demands for back...

Colloquium Room at Kimmel is where Student Government meets. A Socially Responsible Investment resolution failed to pass the University Senate on Thursday. (Staff Photo by Jorene He)

Sexual Misconduct, Sustainability Addressed by University Senate Resolutions This Year

Four of five resolutions presented to the University Senate during the 2018 to 2019 academic year were passed.
Mansee Khurana, Deputy News Editor May 6, 2019

The University Senate, which is the most powerful representative body within NYU, passed four resolutions this semester. They touch on issues including sustainability and sexual...

Why Haven't Students Heard of the University Senate?

Why Haven’t Students Heard of the University Senate?

The University Senate passed 31 resolutions in the last eight years, minutes from their meetings show.
Victor Porcelli and Mansee Khurana March 4, 2019

You know how graduation is held at Yankee Stadium every year? Well, that’s decided by the University Senate — a 137-person body made up of students, faculty and administrators...

(Illustration by Sophia Di Iorio)

This Year, Take a Look at Your Daily Routine

NYU students’ beauty and style resolutions for 2019.
Taylor Jeffries, Staff Writer January 31, 2019

Despite recent pushback against the notion of New Year’s resolutions, the less cynical among us continue to dream up better versions of themselves each Jan. 1. For some, that...

President Hamilton Talks Avital Ronell, Trustees at University Senate Meeting

President Hamilton Talks Avital Ronell, Trustees at University Senate Meeting

Campus leaders convened Thursday for the first University Senate meeting of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor October 4, 2018
Campus leaders convened Thursday for the first University Senate meeting of the 2018-2019 academic year.
Counterpoint: New Year, New Me

Counterpoint: New Year, New Me

Dasha Zagurskaya, Contributing Writer January 25, 2018
The beginning of a new year symbolizes a fresh start and inspires the hope that everything will work out for the best. On New Year’s Eve, we become creators of our perfect life formulated in a list of resolutions.
Workout area at 404 Fitness. 60% of NYU students surveyed state that they resolve to work out more often in 2018.

Don’t Be Overzealous with New Year’s Resolutions

Tianne Johnson, Contributing Writer January 24, 2018
Everyone knows that January is the trial month for resolutions and February is when you actually have to start doing them. Here are some ways to actually go through with your resolutions.
Tips, tricks to maintain healthy, beautiful lifestyle

Tips, tricks to maintain healthy, beautiful lifestyle

January 27, 2014
Follow these simple steps to make sure you're treating your body well this winter.
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Simple tips for a healthier new year

January 28, 2013
Follow these simple tips for a healthy new year.