
Thousands rally for abortion rights across NYC in wake of leaked Roe ruling
New Yorkers, including elected officials and celebrities, took to Foley Square, Washington Square Park and the Barclays Center to protest a leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
Kayla Hardersen and Nicole Lu
• May 5, 2022

NYC nail salon advocates frustrated by state gov’t safety delays
For a second time, Gov. Kathy Hochul postponed a rule requiring nail salons across New York City to install a ventilation system for the next six months, leaving nail technicians and advocates fearful for their safety.
Tori Morales, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2022

FIT students rally for sustainable fabric in Times Square
Eighteen Fashion Institute of Technology students gathered in Times Square on Saturday to advocate against unsustainable textiles and their negative impacts on the environment.
Emma Grimes, Contributing Writer
• May 2, 2022

What to do this week: A bake sale for Ukraine and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: May 2-8.
The News Desk
• May 2, 2022

Students divided over installing metal detectors in subways
New York City Mayor Eric Adams recently said he is considering adding metal detectors in city subway stations to curb the uptick in crime.
Kayla Hardersen, Senior Staff Writer
• April 29, 2022

Climate activists hold environmental justice festival in Washington Square Park
Extinction Rebellion NYC held an Earth Day festival in the park, calling on corporations and the government to act against the fossil fuel industry.
Ally Dickson, Contributing Writer
• April 25, 2022

NYU sues New York City over neighborhood rezoning
NYU filed a lawsuit arguing that a provision in the city’s approved rezoning bill violates the New York state constitution.
Aneesh Kumar, Staff Writer
• April 19, 2022

What to do this week: An Earth Day festival and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 18 to April 24.
The News Desk
• April 18, 2022

Relief in East Village after alleged Brooklyn shooter arrested
Frank James, the suspect in the Brooklyn subway shooting, was arrested on Wednesday, April 13, after Zack Dahhan spotted him walking on the First Avenue sidewalk.
Kristian Burt, Rachel Cohen, and Abby Wilson
• April 13, 2022

Students frustrated with NYU’s communication following Brooklyn shooting
Messages from NYU Campus Safety and the Tandon School of Engineering dean came hours after a mass shooting disrupted commutes to and from campus and left community members wary of taking the subway.
Kayla Hardersen, Senior Staff Writer
• April 13, 2022

East Village rally protests destruction of houseless communities
New York residents protested the citywide sweeps and demanded that Mayor Eric Adams provide community-controlled housing during a demonstration in Tompkins Square Park on April 8.
Gabriel Hawthorne, Deputy News Editor
• April 12, 2022

Students protest Bobst Library anti-abortion demonstrators
NYU students rallied for reproductive rights in Washington Square Park last Thursday in response to an anti-abortion protest outside of NYU’s Bobst Library the previous week.
Lauren Ashe, Senior Staff Writer
• April 4, 2022

NYU Campus Safety officers speak out about their frustrations toward their leadership, and how an accreditation system and the university’s COVID-19 protocols have impacted their work.

Rachel Fadem, Features Editor • May 17, 2022
Disability rights activist Judith Heumann will speak about the importance of political action and advocacy during a combined graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18.

Jae Jin, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
Frustrated with the Daily Screener, students are finding ways to avoid completing it.