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‘A vile complicity’: Members of the Rwandan community recount 1994 genocide
Through powerful testimonies, NYU’s first Kwibuka memorialized the 31st anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Julia Kim, Deputy Culture Editor
• April 17, 2025

Beyond NYU: From studying at Stern to producing ‘Moana’
Beau Flynn, who graduated from the university in 1993, spoke to WSN about how he found his passion for creativity and worked with industry icons to create dozens of movies.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• April 17, 2025

NYU to add ‘seating pods’ to Kimmel stairs, redesign lobby
The university has teased plans for its Grand Staircase at the Kimmel Center for University Life since it was initially closed in October 2023 due to “protest activity.”
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• April 16, 2025

Students protest NYU’s contract with Nike
About 20 members of Students for International Labor Solidarity cited Nike’s wage theft accusations and cooperation with the NYU Bookstore in the group’s latest attempt at protesting the university’s ties with the company.
Eva Mundo, Contributing Writer
• April 16, 2025

SGA chair candidates debate plans for student engagement
Candidates for the Student Government Assembly’s next chairperson said they plan to bolster outreach to the student body after seeing lackluster attendance at the universitywide debate earlier this week.
Graylin Lucas, Staff Writer
• April 16, 2025

Dozens protest NYU response to College Republicans’ anti-immigration panel
Demonstrators marched around Washington Square Park to advocate for the university to condemn last week’s canceled event, which had been set to feature three right-wing influencers.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• April 15, 2025

NYU Marron pushes to bolster support for unhoused youth in NYC
Researchers surveyed teens and young adults across the city, who expressed interest in more financial assistance and support finding employment from government and community organizations.
Jennifer Jesus, Contributing Writer
• April 15, 2025

FAS dean on stepping down to lead Drexel
Antonio Merlo, who leads NYU’s Arts & Science unit, spoke to WSN about his career before and at the university and why he’s leaving the role to serve as Drexel Univeristy’s next president.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• April 14, 2025

NYU keeps No. 8 spot for most Fulbright grant recipients
Students and administrators are uncertain of the federally funded scholarship’s future in the wake of widespread research spending cuts.
Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor
• April 14, 2025

The Soapbox: Housing protests in Spain, political U-turn in Australia and royal security court case in the UK
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
• April 11, 2025

‘Just too complicated’: NYU Langone pauses plans for $3 billion Nassau County hospital
The decision to pause plans for a medical center at Nassau Community College has faced backlash from city officials who claim they were “excluded” from the decision-making process.
Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor
• April 11, 2025

Student gov’t talks study away in wake of immigration crackdown
At this month’s Student Government Assembly meeting, members also reviewed a $70,000 proposal to renovate the Lipton Commuter Den.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia and Dharma Niles
• April 11, 2025



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