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Student gov’t pushes for NYU to open Kimmel stairs, cut ties with Starbucks
The student government approved two resolutions, one calling for the reopening of the Kimmel Center staircase and another demanding that NYU remove its on-campus Starbucks location.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
• March 8, 2024
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Student gov’t proposals call on NYU to condemn on-campus support for terrorism and protect pro-Palestinian speech
The two resolutions were proposed at a student government meeting, with one demanding that NYU leadership protect pro-Palestinian speech and another condemning on-campus support for terrorism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor
• November 10, 2023
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Student gov’t proposal demands suspension of NYU Tel Aviv
The proposed resolution, brought forward by two members of the Student Senators Council, calls for NYU to shutter its Tel Aviv site until Israel repeals a law targeting foreign critics of the state. The council also discussed transportation costs, housing affordability and accommodations for Muslim students at its March 10 meeting.
Carmo Moniz and Lauren Ashe
• March 11, 2022
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The Most Powerful Student on Campus Needs No Introduction
But you’ll remember her name anyway.
Sakshi Venkatraman, Editor in Chief
• December 5, 2019
![(From left to right) Ben Zinevich, Rose Asaf, Leen Dweik and Bayan Abubakr.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/41595848_2101358853449601_7776868605370564608_n-900x675.jpg)
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
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Stern Admin Outlines Plan of Action to Correct Inclusion, Diversity Issues
Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor
• May 1, 2018
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Student Activists Rally at Weekend on the Square
Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor
• April 14, 2018
![Chloe Citron took part in the “Dear World” art project and shares her story through the letters written on her chest.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/world_via-facebook-1-600x900.jpg)
‘Dear World’ Addresses NYU
Jesica Xing, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2017
![Protesters gathered at Schwartz Plaza today to demonstrate in favor of the recent SSC vote and an NYU Board of Trustees members connection to President Donald Trump. At one point, protesters were positioned in front of the elevator that goes to President Andrew Hamiltons office.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/SLAM.jemima.mcevoy.jpg)
SLAM Protests Board of Trustees Connection to President Trump
Jemima McEvoy, News Editor
• February 22, 2017
![SCC voted on whether or not to propose allowing students on the Board of Trustees to the University Senate.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Trustees_SayerDevlin-900x477.jpg)
Student Representation on Board of Trustees Wins in SSC Vote
Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor
• February 16, 2017
![Influential 2016](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/influential-hed-900x541.jpg)
Influential 2016
Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor
• December 8, 2016
![NYU’s Student Senator’s Council welcomes incoming freshmen during Welcome Week.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/gov_Twitter.com_-900x675.jpg)
The Students Governing NYU
Asha Ruparell, Contributing Writer
• October 21, 2016
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024