Students demand food security measures in petition to Mills
NYU’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America called for the university to change its approach to food insecurity in a petition delivered to administrators.
Pro-Palestinian protesters continue weekslong call for Tel Aviv site shutdown
Members of various student groups took part in a rally at Washington Square Park in solidarity with Palestinians during the ongoing bombardment of the Gaza Strip.
Students and faculty join nationwide strike at Astor Place Starbucks
Members of NYU’s Young Democratic Socialists of America and NYU faculty joined a protest outside the Astor Place Starbucks on Thursday, calling on the company to improve working conditions for employees in a daylong nationwide strike.
Abortions fully covered by NYU insurance starting this fall
NYU also plans to offer medicated abortion at its Student Health Center, and will stock emergency contraception at vending machines on campus.
NYU YDSA leaders reflect on tuition strike failures
In interviews with WSN, NYU YDSA leaders said the failure of their tuition strike effort resulted from inexperienced leadership taking on a project that was far too ambitious.
Letter to the Editor: The NYU YDSA tuition strike laid the foundation for future organizing
Despite the obstacles to organizing at a school like NYU, YDSA’s tuition strike proved that students are willing to take action to demand the university they deserve. A response to “NYU YDSA strikes out,” Nov. 12.
Opinion: NYU YDSA strikes out
In the past, students have been willing to risk their degrees, lives and limbs for what they believe in. The NYU YDSA strike did not demonstrate that same resolve or organization.
NYU YDSA cancels tuition strike after failing to garner student interest
Organizers called off a tuition strike intended to pressure the university into yielding to student demands for increased affordability and transparency. The strike failed to achieve its goal of mobilizing 5,000 students.
NYU student hunger strikes for 52 hours in solidarity with taxi drivers
Karishma Chari, who ended her fast on Tuesday morning, participated in the New York Taxi Workers Alliance’s hunger strike alongside taxi drivers campaigning for debt relief and workers’ rights.
Opinion: Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton deserves Democrats’ endorsement
The lack of support for democratic socialist India Walton among New York state Democrats is unacceptable and foolish politics.
Sunrise NYU revives university divestment campaign
The campaign urges the university to divest from fossil fuels and private prisons. Organizers held the first rally of the semester on Oct. 15.
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.
