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The Soapbox: Obesity study in the UK, women’s tennis in Saudi Arabia, peace initiative between Switzerland and Russia
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
• April 5, 2024
Palestinian journalist speaks about first-hand coverage of Israel-Hamas war at panel
Motaz Azaiza joined the Committee to Protect Journalists CEO for the sold-out Gallatin event, which gathered hundreds of students and faculty.
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor
• April 5, 2024
Sleep transforms daily experiences into lasting memories, Grossman study finds
Researchers at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that patterns of neural activity in the brain play a role in turning day-to-day events into memories.
Gabrielle Panelo, Contributing Writer
• April 5, 2024
NYU expands free summer housing to students from Gaza, Israel and West Bank
In response to safety concerns in the Middle East, the university added the three locations to its emergency summer housing program, which accommodates students affected by global crises.
Sidney Snider, Contributing Writer
• April 4, 2024
Beyond NYU: From books to ballads
Ambrose Getz was unsure where she would end up when she first arrived at NYU. Now, she is releasing music and performing it across New York City.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• April 4, 2024
Mills speaks on Israel-Hamas war response, decrease of male students in higher education
NYU president Linda Mills took part in a panel with four other presidents of New York City universities last week, in honor of Women’s History Month.
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor
• April 3, 2024
NYU study finds variations in speech-planning processes
Researchers from NYU Grossman found differences between speech-preparing processes in various parts of the brain by studying data from epilepsy patients.
Krish Dev, Multimedia Editor
• April 3, 2024
Over 150 hold demonstration outside Paulson, attempt to enter lobby
The university said a student encouraged a group of non-NYU affiliated protesters to enter the building.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• April 2, 2024
NYU Langone proposes $22M project to centralize transplant services on main campus
The project will consolidate liver, lung and heart transplant services, aiming to benefit patients by centralizing care and improving accessibility.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
• April 2, 2024
SGA pushing for statewide suicide prevention policies in universities
The student government is working with other student leaders in New York state to introduce a bill that would require universities to implement certain suicide prevention measures if passed.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor
• April 1, 2024
Students protest media coverage of Israel-Hamas war at journalism career fair
A small group of students protested coverage of the war by various news outlets during a career fair hosted by the journalism department.
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer
• April 1, 2024
What to do this week: Drone shows, a vintage market 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 1 - 7.
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor
• March 31, 2024
Mariapaula Gonzalez, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • April 19, 2024
Stephanie Wong, Arts Editor • April 19, 2024
Sidney Snider, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024
Ranina Simon, Staff Writer • April 19, 2024