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Angela Davis addresses Black global consciousness at NYU event
NYU Abu Dhabi hosted a virtual event with Angela Davis, a leader in the Black liberation movement, where she discussed her experiences with combating global systemic oppression.
The Soapbox: Mexico, Congo, ISIS
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Local businesses wrestle with record inflation
With inflation rates reaching a near 40-year high, businesses around NYU are suffering from supply chain issues and increased costs.
NYU to ease COVID restrictions starting Friday
The university will allow indoor dining again starting Feb. 4. On Feb. 7, restrictions on gyms, events, study rooms and club activities will be lifted.
White House will feature NYU student’s mixed-media collection
This spring, Steinhardt graduate student Maegan Jenkins will display a digital fashion exhibit highlighting historically underrepresented women at a White House virtual exhibition.
‘A walking encyclopedia’: Late NYU librarian impassioned friends, family
Jennifer Steenshorne, a historian and former librarian, died from COVID-19 in early January.
Protesters denounce anti-Asian hate in Lower Manhattan rally
The protest in Foley Square marked the one-year anniversary of the death of Vicha Ratanapakdee, a Thai American man killed in San Francisco.
Subway crime spike unnerves NYU students
After the killing of Michelle Go and assaults at the W 4 St-Wash Sq station, residents of New York City are calling for platform barriers to reduce crime in subway stations.
Student gov’t elects new vice-chair at first spring meeting
During its latest meeting, the Student Government Assembly quarreled over a resolution to elect the SGA chair through a student body vote and bid farewell to Presidents Council Vice-Chair Anthony Cruz.
What to do this week: Jan. 31-Feb. 6
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: watch a discounted Broadway show or join a conversation with Angela Davis.
The Soapbox: Burkina Faso, Storm Ana, Tonga
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Missing NYU adjunct professor found at Harlem Hospital
A Tandon professor who was reported missing this week was found safe at Harlem Hospital on Thursday.
