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.
Student gov’t elects new vice-chair at first spring meeting
During its latest meeting, the Student Government Assembly quarreled over a resolution to elect the SGA chair through a student body vote and bid farewell to Presidents Council Vice-Chair Anthony Cruz.
Student gov’t seeks changes to NYU academic calendar
The Student Government Assembly addressed academic calendar revisions and dining sustainability at its third meeting of the semester.
Unseen, overworked, underpaid: Student parents at NYU
Struggling with burnout, hectic schedules and financial adversity, NYU’s student parents call for increased representation and resources to help them balance college and raising children.
Health and safety take center stage at first fall 2021 student government meeting
The NYU Student Government Assembly discussed the university’s COVID-19 guidelines and other safety protocols during its first meeting of the semester.
NYU YDSA halts fall 2021 tuition strike, plans instead for Spring 2022
After calling off its original fall 2021 tuition strike, the NYU chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America is encouraging students to stop paying tuition for the spring 2022 semester.
Student government issues statement calling for Cuomo to resign
Shortly after the New York attorney general published a report finding that N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women, members of the NYU community, including the Student Government Assembly, called for his resignation.
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.
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.
Student Organizations Put $75,000 Toward COVID-19 Emergency Relief
The Student Government Assembly, Program Board and Student Activities Boards have transferred a total of $75,000 from their budgets — money that was initially allotted for programming — to NYU’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund.
Election Day Resolution Struck Down For Now
After the Student Government Assembly expressed unanimous support for a resolution that could make Election Day a university holiday, the Senate of Academic Affairs Committee did not approve the resolution in its current form.
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.
