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Beyond NYU: Merging music and advocacy
Singer-songwriter and former Miss Michigan Teen USA spoke to WSN about her evolution as an artist, from the moment she stepped onto NYU’s campus to her journey growing her social media presence.
Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park
The group rallied in Garibaldi Plaza before marching to city hall, where at least 20 protesters were arrested condemning the arrest of a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist.
NYU not named on Trump’s list of colleges facing antisemitism penalties
The U.S. Department of Education sent letters to 60 colleges to be investigated, including almost all universities targeted by the Trump administration’s task force against antisemitism — with NYU one of just three exceptions.
NYU Shanghai receives record number of applicants for class of 2029
The upward trend stands out against a national decline in student interests in studying abroad in China.
Students condemn NYU Langone’s silence on gender-affirming care
A conglomerate of LGBTQ+ organizations on campus rallied in Washington Square Park, calling for the university to bolster its support for transgender students.
NYU appoints Title VI coordinator as Trump cracks down on Columbia
The appointee, who served as a lawyer for the U.S. Department of Education, has previously drafted letters referencing complaints that alleged religious discrimination, disability discrimination and sexual harassment against the university.
RA union begins bargaining negotiations with NYU
The union is fighting to change how resident assistants are compensated, arguing that on-campus housing is necessary for their jobs and should not count as payment.
City Council candidates take on student questions at NYU Dems forum
Four Democrats running to represent lower Manhattan discussed affordable housing, NYU’s tax breaks and congestion pricing at a panel hosted by the NYU College Democrats.
‘It’s a betrayal’: Hundreds demand NYU revoke latest series of suspensions
An international student, among three recently suspended graduated student workers, is reportedly under threat of losing their visa after participating in a pro-Palestinian demonstration in December, according to a petition from NYU’s graduate student union.
Over 1,000 rally for women’s rights in Washington Square Park
Demonstrators marched to Union Square in protest of the Trump administration’s stance on reproductive rights, gender-affirming care and foreign policy.
Researchers protest Trump cuts to funding in Washington Square Park
Hundreds gathered in the park to advocate for scientific advancement and condemn the Trump administration’s attack on federal research funding.
Anti-Trump agitator crashes climate town hall
The event featured six mayoral candidates who discussed prospective environmental policies at the Skirball Center for Performing Arts.
