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Hedges Encourages Reflection on NYUAD
WSN spoke with formerly imprisoned U.K. academic Matthew Hedges and his wife Daniela Tejada over academic freedom in the UAE and at NYUAD.
The Stern Student Who Chose Maui Over Wall Street
Rachel Lee is blazing her own path at a Hawaii cannabis distillery.
Catch Some Z’s at The Dreamery
For when the break between classes is too short to walk home, but long enough to take a nap.
Netflix Could Be Influencing the Next Election
Everyone complains when celebrities get political, but what happens when the line between entertainment and politics blurs beyond repair?
NYU to Ban Spending on Plastic Water Bottles
NYU announced at a University Senate meeting that it would no longer buy plastic water bottles starting in 2020, although vending machines on campus will continue to offer them.
Student Tweet About Racist Email Gains Traction
After asking for help from his classmates, an NYU student received a racist email in response.
NYU Deems Former Federal Judges ‘So-Called Experts’
Two former federal judges submitted court filings in support of professors who sued the university last year.
Adjusting to New York City’s Smoking Culture
Smoking is technically banned on campus, but that doesn't seem to deter students from lighting one up outside Bobst.
Fyre Festival Scam Continues
The music festival scandal that led to a social media riot culminated in two competing documentaries, but even they were unable to escape ethical issues in their production.
Unpacking the Graduate Student-NYU Healthcare Conflict
NYU explained in a recent statement to WSN why it lied about needing to consolidate graduate student healthcare plans.
NYPD Faces Backlash for ‘Cleaning Up’ Homeless Outside Silver
The 6th Precinct caused controversy on Twitter when they posted photos of homeless people's belongings seemingly being thrown away.
Homelessness Isn’t Something You Can Scrub Off the Streets
Acknowledging that the systems which are meant to help homeless people need immense restructuring is more urgent than ever.
