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Media from the NYU Students for Justice in Palestine club. (via nyusjp.org)

Student Government Resolution, Initially on BDS, Drops Political Ties

The so-called BDS Resolution will no longer include the words “Palestine” and “Israel" to increase its odds of passing through the University Senate in April.
Jared Peragila, Deputy News Editor February 15, 2019

The Student Government Assembly wants the university to cut ties with corporations associated with the abuse of human rights in Palestine and Israel. On Thursday, SGA announced...

What the Proponents of the BDS Resolution Don't Want You to Know

What the Proponents of the BDS Resolution Don’t Want You to Know

Among factual inaccuracies and unfair proceedings, the BDS resolution seems less like a push for responsible investments and more like an intended attack on Israel.
Gabe Hoffman, Contributing Writer December 13, 2018
Among factual inaccuracies and unfair proceedings, the BDS resolution seems less like a push for responsible investments and more like an intended attack on Israel.
Why NYU Must Support the Resolution on the Human Rights of Palestinians

Why NYU Must Support the Resolution on the Human Rights of Palestinians

Our tuition is funding human rights violations — we must hold NYU accountable and put an end to this practice.
Authors of BDS Resolution, Contributing Writers November 30, 2018
Our tuition is funding human rights violations — we must hold NYU accountable and put an end to this practice.
Chartwells, a division of Compass Group, will replace Aramark as NYU's dining service provider starting this summer. Recently, Aramark revamped Third North Courtyard Cafe (pictured above) to Harvest Table in its attempts to continue its contract. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Rebuking Aramark, Students Pressure NYU Dining Services

SGA passed a resolution to boycott food service providers such as Aramark, Compass Group USA and AVI Foodsystems because of their relationships with prisons, although all three companies expressed interest in submitting a proposal to NYU’s bidding process.
Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2018
SGA passed a resolution to boycott food service providers such as Aramark, Compass Group USA and AVI Foodsystems because of their relationships with prisons, although all three companies expressed interest in submitting a proposal to NYU’s bidding process.
Young Thug performing at Terminal 5 on April 5. The concert was an NYU exclusive event hosted by NYU Student Government Assembly and Program Board.

Young Thug Headlines Violet 100 at Terminal 5

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
Young Thug graced the Terminal 5 stage on April 5 for NYU’s annual Violet 100 concert.
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 29, 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.
Various pieces of NYU merchandise from the NYU Bookstore.

Keeping NYU’s Spirit Alive

Tianne Johnson, Contributing Writer March 5, 2018
NYU students aren't the most spirited bunch, but that doesn't mean they're spiritless.
The New Structure of Government is a Step Forward for NYU

The New Structure of Government is a Step Forward for NYU

WSN Editorial Board October 5, 2017
Ultimately, this change in allowing more student voices to join the dialogue on important decisions made throughout the school takes a more multifaceted approach to inclusivity at NYU.