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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.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia and Jennifer Jesus
• March 12, 2025

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.
Dharma Niles and Yezen Saadah
• March 11, 2025

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.
Aashna Miharia, News Editor
• March 11, 2025

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.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• March 11, 2025

‘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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• March 10, 2025

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.
Dharma Niles and Lekhya Kantheti
• March 10, 2025

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.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• March 10, 2025

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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• March 7, 2025

The Soapbox: Billions to Ukraine from the United Kingdom, humanitarian aid blocked by Israel, oil delivery halted in the Czech Republic
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.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• March 7, 2025

Law student, faculty groups challenge legality of Bobst sit-in sanctions
Letters to administrators argued that disciplinary action taken against law students violated university policy and freedom of speech.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia and Dharma Niles
• March 7, 2025

Beyond NYU: A Gallatin alum’s journey to crafting Etsy
After Chris Maguire found his passion for interdisciplinary work at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, he collaborated with two other NYU alumni to create one of the best-known online stores for niche gifts and crafts.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• March 6, 2025

Hundreds protest Trump pause on aid to Ukraine in Astor Place
The demonstrators marched through downtown Manhattan to condemn President Donald Trump’s decision to freeze military aid to Ukraine during the Russia-Ukraine war.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• March 6, 2025

Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • April 2, 2025

Yanel Siqueiros, Contributing Writer • April 2, 2025

Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer • April 2, 2025

Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 2, 2025

Sidney Snider, Sports Editor • April 2, 2025