The Soapbox: Typhoon in China, tightened borders in Germany, youngest person to be sentenced in the United Kingdom
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.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor
• September 20, 2024
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
With no guaranteed housing, limited financial aid and a lack of community, many transfer students are left feeling blue instead of violet.
Alexandria Smith, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2024
Mills travels to Seoul to announce joint program with Korean university
President Linda Mills met with Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology president Kwang-Hyung Lee to introduce a graduate program for a joint degree in artificial intelligence.
Gabrielle Panelo, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2024
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
Sebastián A. Prats-Fernández is the co-president of the Puerto Rican Student Association.
Sebastián Prats-Fernández, Guest Contributor
• September 20, 2024
Falling into fashion: Give your summer pieces an autumn makeover
Elevate your favorite summer pieces for New York City fall with these stylish and sustainable outfits.
Ella Kwon, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2024
Off the Radar: The stylish, picture-perfect escapism of ‘Funny Face’
Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Funny Face” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2024
Palestinians and Israelis speak on personal loss in the region amid war in Gaza
At an NYU-hosted panel discussion on Tuesday featuring Israelis and Palestinians, President Linda Mills praised the panelists for seeking “connection and dialogue.”
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Deputy News Editor
• September 19, 2024
Review: ‘His Three Daughters’ delivers a fresh take on familial conflict
Azazel Jacobs’ newest film offers a bittersweet musing on siblinghood.
Aaraaf Rasheed, Contributing Writer
• September 19, 2024
Review: After 4 seasons, maybe Paris isn’t what Emily needs
“Emily in Paris” delivers minimal substance but mindless fun in its fourth season.
Amelia Knust, Contributing Writer
• September 19, 2024
Beyond NYU: Taking mind control past ‘science fiction’ and into the world
CAS alum Aryan Govil first developed a mind-controlled wheelchair as a junior at NYU.
Now, he hopes to gain FDA approval and bring his revolutionary invention to aid people worldwide.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• September 19, 2024
‘A game changer’: NYU launches Center for Mind, Ethics and Policy
The center, which was established earlier this summer with a $6 million donation, will aim to expand research on non-human brains and their coexistence with human life.
Josh Furman, Contributing Writer
• September 19, 2024
The best of the fest: Everything I ate at the New York Latin Food Festival
The first-time festival kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month with an impressive range of vendors, serving everything from birria quesadillas to agua frescas.
Mariana Arboleda, Contributing Writer
• September 19, 2024
Aashna Miharia, News Editor • September 27, 2024
Brooke Roberts, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2024
Ashley Combs, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2024
Ryan Lin, Contributing Writer • September 27, 2024