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Off Topic: You should be worried about the future of journalism

Misinformation is almost as rampant as mistrust of the news is, and it’s furthering the interests of those in authority. Modern journalism isn’t speaking truth to power — it’s feigning the truth on behalf of those in power.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor October 25, 2024

Media being used to mislead the public in the interest of policy makers and government is nothing new. The explosion of the U.S. battleship Maine on Feb. 15, 1898 — and its subsequent...

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Review: ‘The Apprentice’ exposes the twisted mythology of Donald Trump

The origin story of America’s most infamous proves he was once the puppet too.
Maggie Turner, Staff Writer October 25, 2024

Content warning: This review contains mentions of sexual assault. It seems impossible to think of Donald Trump as a young, somewhat reserved and shy-to-ambition businessman...

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Student gov’t to reintroduce suicide prevention bill

NYU’s Student Government Assembly is calling for universities in New York to broaden their policies, guidelines and training relating to suicide prevention.
Josephine Deiesu, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. NYU’s Student Government Assembly is planning to reintroduce a bill to the state senate in January that would require...

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The Soapbox: Tourism protests in Spain, border de-escalation in China, mysterious pollution in Australia

The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Anna Baird-Hassell, Deputy Managing Editor October 25, 2024

In Spain, thousands protest unchecked tourism  On Sunday, thousands of Canary Islanders protested the archipelago’s mass tourism, which they claim has priced them out of housing...

Protesters holding hands amidst a crowd waving a Palestinian flag and holding signs that say “CEASEFIRE NOW LET GAZA LIVE!"

Faculty-led panel on free speech relocated after alleged ‘academic freedom violations’

NYU said that the event, which was originally scheduled to take place in Bobst Library, “was never submitted” for approval.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor October 24, 2024

A Steinhardt professor claimed NYU prohibited a panel discussion about “free speech on college campuses” from taking place in Bobst Library on Oct. 30. A university spokesperson...

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Beyond NYU: From high school debate to the Broadway stage

Nihar Duvvuri attended the Tisch School of the Arts for over a year before deciding to redirect and pursue acting full-time. Now, he’s performing in “Romeo and Juliet” on Broadway.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor October 24, 2024

Former NYU Tisch student Nihar Duvvuri did not have a theater program in his high school — his only acting at that time were 10-minute performances for the speech and debate...

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The almost-miracle Mets

NYU students and alumni reflect on the New York Mets’ 2024 postseason performance.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Senior Staff Photographer October 24, 2024

The New York Mets’ season began with its broadcasters lamenting a nearly empty Citi Field amid multiple consecutive home losses — fast forward to October, and the new era of...

Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show

Review: Maggie Rogers reaches new career heights at sold-out show

On Oct. 19, Maggie Rogers performed at Madison Square Garden, her first arena performance in New York City.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 24, 2024

I believe we come into life unexpectedly, and if we are lucky, we find the video of Maggie Rogers singing “Fallingwater” on Saturday Night Live. It is a raw performance by...

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Review: ‘Plastic’ has as much soul and personality as its titular material

Daisuke Miyazaki’s music-based film lacks any of the passion or vision of the rock and roll that inspired it.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer October 24, 2024

Director Daisuke Miyazaki’s “Plastic” opens with a peculiar scene. In a documentary-style talking head interview, an older man and a middle-aged woman — soon revealed as...

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Editorial: Think globally, vote locally

The presidential race may steal the spotlight, but the impact of local elections on our daily lives is undeniable. Stay informed and make your vote count where it matters most.
WSN Editorial Board October 24, 2024

As college students, we consume media related to this year’s presidential election on a daily basis. It’s everywhere — in our classrooms, on social media, in our news outlets....

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Political polarization is increasingly apparent in federal court, NYU and Harvard study finds

Researchers analyzed more than 400,000 cases and found that judges are more likely to reverse rulings made by opposing political affiliates.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer October 24, 2024

Researchers at NYU and Harvard University found that federal judges are more likely to appeal rulings made by peers from their opposing political party, regardless of whether the...

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Opinion: The case for affirmative action and what comes next

The striking down of affirmative action has negatively affected rates of POC enrollment and threatens a fair admissions process. NYU should take measures to ensure diversity.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor October 24, 2024

Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action programs in college admissions, triggering a sharp decline in diversity across college campuses nationwide. In...