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Former NYU Student Worker Claims She Was Fired for Being Paid Too Much
Gallatin student A’Nisa Amaru claims she was terminated from the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life department due to mismanagement of payroll.
Alexandria Johnson, Deputy News Editor
• October 28, 2019
Every Liquor Law Violation This Week Was in Third North
Crime Bot, Robot Reporter
• October 28, 2019
Liberal Studies Professors Feel Exploited, Some Want to Unionize
WSN has learned that LS professors, who are generally paid less and have shorter contracts than those at other schools, want to unionize to improve current circumstances.
Emily Dai, Contributing Writer
• October 28, 2019
From Langone Custodian to Nursing Graduate, the Story of Frank Baez
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Baez worked as a Custodian at NYU Langone before eventually studying at, and graduating from, NYU Meyers College of Nursing.
Matthew Fischetti, Contributing Writer
• October 28, 2019
New Yorkers Protest Inequality in Chile and Its Right-Wing President
Inequality in Chile spurred thousands of simultaneous protests around the globe against President Sebastián Piñera this weekend, including one that drew hundreds to Union Square.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• October 28, 2019
New York Has Proposed a Taskforce on Black Teen Suicide, Spurred by NYU Researchers
The taskforce is awaiting approval by Governor Andrew Cuomo after researchers found a 73% increase in suicide attempt rates over a 26-year period.
Julia Baxley, Staff Writer
• October 24, 2019
Proponents of Early Voting Rally in Washington Square Park
Supporters gathered in Washington Square Park to get the word out about New York’s new early voting laws enacted in January by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor
• October 23, 2019
More Meals, Fewer Dining Dollars, Same In-Person Request System Following Food Insecurity Program Change
The Courtesy Meals Program is set to go from providing 75 Dining Dollars to 25 Dining Dollars and five meal swipes to students struggling to afford consistent meals.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• October 23, 2019
Dismissal of NYU Retirement Funds Lawsuit Overturned
A federal appeals court ruled that the case of six NYU professors who allege that the university mismanaged their retirement funds will not be dismissed.
Ishaan Parmar, Deputy News Editor
• October 22, 2019
Palladium Health Inspection Grade Improves From C to B
Palladium Food Court failed a health inspection in September. After a Department of Health tribunal review, its grade improved to a B.
Victor Porcelli, News Editor
• October 21, 2019
Two Students Fight, Break Dishes in Weinstein
October 21, 2019
Local Smoke Shops Fear Impact of Proposed Flavored E-Cigarette Ban
Governor Andrew Cuomo called for the ban after studies linked vaping with serious lung illnesses, but vape and smoke shop owners say a ban on flavored vapes not only hurts their profit, but is also misplaced.
Matthew Fischetti, Contributing Writer
• October 21, 2019