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Student activists gather on the staircase of the Kimmel Center for University Life during Weekend on the Square to protest for a meeting with the Board of Trustees

Student Activists Rally at Weekend on the Square

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 14, 2018
The Student Labor Action Movement and NYU Divest filled the Kimmel Center for University Life staircase during Weekend on the Square to continue their ongoing protest for a town meeting with the Board of Trustees.
SLAM and NYU Divest protestors officially ended their occupation after administrators threatened disciplinary action.

Kimmel Occupation Halted After Administrators Threaten Disciplinary Action

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2018
After facing threat of disciplinary action, members of NYU SLAM and NYU Divest have ended their overnight occupation of the Kimmel Center for University Life.
SLAM and NYU Divest protestors occupied Kimmel overnight on the night of April 9 — and for as long as it takes for their demands heard. With sleeping bags and supplies, they appear to be prepared for the long night ahead.

19 Student Activists Defy Administration, Occupy Kimmel Overnight

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor April 10, 2018
Despite threats of disciplinary action, members of SLAM and NYU Divest plan to demonstrate on the Kimmel steps until their demands for representation and transparency are met by administrators.
The Technology Feature

The Technology Feature

Tom Miritello, Audio Engineer April 9, 2018

As the Audio Engineer at WSN and a Music Technology student, I deal with technology a lot. I’ve been involved in New York City tech since I went to “Scratch Day,” an event...

The Arts Issue 2018: Movements

The Arts Issue 2018: Movements

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor April 5, 2018

movement (ˈmo͞ovmənt/) a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas. In my journalism class sophomore year, my professor...

The Conspiracy Issue

The Conspiracy Issue

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor April 1, 2018

Yasmin Gulec, Features Editor April 2, 2018 I was introduced to the whirlwind nature of conspiracy theories when I was around five. My family and I were visiting a friend’s...

Demonstrators marching from the Admissions Center to the Kimmel Center for University Life yesterday, chanting and handing out flyers outlining their demands to passersby.

University Senate Approves Resolutions for Student and Faculty Representation on the Board of Trustees

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor March 29, 2018
SLAM's demands were heard at the University Senate Meeting today, asking for more student and faculty representation on the Board of Trustees.
Protestors from SLAM and NYU Divest occupy the staircase of the Kimmel Center for University Life on March 28.

Divest and SLAM Relocate to Kimmel, Escalate Occupation

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor March 28, 2018
After three days of occupying the Bonomi Family Admissions Center, NYU Divest and SLAM have relocated their occupation to the staircase of the Kimmel Center for University Life.
The Fitness Feature

The Fitness Feature

Maddie Howard and Rachel Buigas-Lopez March 26, 2018

Fitness. It’s something we love to hate. But like it or not, being active is an incredibly important part of our health. It’s been proven that taking the time to plan physical...

The Intersectionality Feature

The Intersectionality Feature

Pamela Jew and Veronica Liow March 19, 2018

As we become more aware of issues related to identity, it is increasingly evident that intersectionality is a must when addressing how to tackle these. Given that intersectionality,...

Up-and-Comers 2018

Up-and-Comers 2018

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

We’re not just university students. We’re journalists, YouTubers, coders, organizers, historians, investors and entrepreneurs. We’re all at the cusp of breaking into...

The Awards Feature

The Awards Feature

We all dream in violet.
Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan March 5, 2018

Let’s face it: the Academy Awards is not the end-all, be-all for measuring aptitude and success in the film industry. Every year there are snubs. Every year there is controversy....