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Amelia Hernandez Gioia

Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor

Amelia is a first-year studying economics, markets and politics at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study. A cinephile at heart, she is always active on her favorite social media platform, Letterboxd. She can usually be found sipping a mocha at Cafe 181, or on Instagram @amelia.h.gioia.

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Beyond NYU: Shaping the image of a top luxury brand

Gallatin alum Elliot Greenfield discussed his journey from a Steinhardt first-year to a leading marketing role at Swarovski, one of the largest jewelry brands worldwide.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor March 20, 2025

Gallatin alum Elliot Greenfield always had a passion for fashion retail, but didn’t realize that he wanted to academically pursue the field until he started going to NYU. After...

(Maryam Lootah for WSN)

Tensions soar as College Dems and Reps tackle Trump policies on the debate stage

The biannual debate is a decadeslong tradition between the NYU College Democrats and College Republicans, with this semester’s event focusing on policing, tariffs and aid to Ukraine.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor March 18, 2025

Crime, trade and the Trump administration — today’s top issues took center stage at this semester’s debate between the NYU College Republicans and College Democrats on Thursday....

(Samson Tu for WSN)

‘Better than most’: NYU receives B grade on antisemitism report

The Anti-Defamation League commended the university for “the actions and policies implemented” by NYU leadership “to combat antisemitism” and mitigate pro-Palestinian protest.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor March 13, 2025

NYU received a B grade in a recent report compiled by the Anti-Defamation League rating responses to antisemitism on 135 college campuses — labeling the university as “better...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Hundreds protest ICE detainment of Mahmoud Khalil in Washington Square Park

The group rallied in Garibaldi Plaza before marching to city hall, where at least 20 protesters were arrested condemning the arrest of a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist.
Alex Woodworth and Amelia Hernandez Gioia March 12, 2025

Hundreds of protesters from Students for Justice in Palestine chapters across New York City joined NYU students in Washington Square Park on Tuesday to condemn the Saturday detainment...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

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

Dozens of students and community members rallied in Garibaldi Plaza on Tuesday, demanding that NYU expand its protections for transgender students and address NYU Langone Health’s...

(Courtesy of Philip Pantitanonta)

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

Four Democratic candidates running to represent Greenwich Village, Gramercy and the East Village campaigned for the student vote at a forum hosted by the NYU College Democrats...

(AnMei Deck for WSN)

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

Hundreds joined researchers, professors and other community members in Washington Square Park to protest President Donald Trump’s recent cuts to scientific research funding on...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

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

NYU’s chapters of the American Association of University Professors and Law Students for Justice in Palestine issued letters on Thursday condemning the university’s sanctions...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

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

Hundreds of protesters marched through lower Manhattan on Tuesday to criticize President Donald Trump’s decision to halt U.S. military aid to Ukraine amid its war with Russia.  The...

(Courtesy of Chris Maguire)

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

NYU alum Chris Maguire wanted to study video games in college. However, in the early 2000s, he struggled to find colleges that offered video game design as a major, so he was thrilled...

(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)

NYU bars 20-plus law students from Bobst after pro-Palestinian sit-in

Participants in the demonstration said they were unable to access other campus buildings after holding an eight-hour sit-in outside President Linda Mills’ office on the library’s top floor.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor March 5, 2025

NYU has barred nearly 30 law students from entering most university buildings after staging an eight-hour sit-in outside President Linda Mills’ office on Tuesday. The group had...

(Courtesy of Carmofon Lab)

‘It’s amazing’: Cancer cells work together to grow, NYU study finds

The research expanded on tumor growth behavior that has yet to be widely studied.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor March 4, 2025

A team of 14 researchers at NYU found that cancer cells cooperate with each other in order to survive challenging conditions, contrasting decades of previous research focused on...

(Alex Woodworth for WSN)

Gallatin faculty call on NYU to pardon students suspended for pro-Palestinian demonstration

Nearly 1,000 alumni have also demanded that university leadership remove its sanctions on student protesters.
Amanda Chen and Amelia Hernandez Gioia February 21, 2025

Over 40 faculty from the Gallatin School of Individualized Study signed a “symbolic pardon” for students facing suspension for up to a year for participating in a pro-Palestinian...

‘Malicious misreading’: College Republicans president pushed to resign following Barron Trump comments

‘Malicious misreading’: College Republicans president pushed to resign following Barron Trump comments

The former head of the club had referred to President Donald Trump’s son and Stern first-year as “an oddity on campus.”
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2025

The president of the NYU College Republicans resigned on Sunday after calling Stern first-year Barron Trump “an oddity on campus” in an interview with Vanity Fair. Former...

Thousands protest Trump at Presidents’ Day demonstration in Washington Square Park

Thousands protest Trump at Presidents’ Day demonstration in Washington Square Park

The rally, which started in Union Square, opened with speeches condemning President Donald Trump’s administration before it turned into a march toward City Hall.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 19, 2025

Around 5,000 protesters took to the streets to protest President Donald Trump’s crackdowns on immigration, transgender rights and federal spending in a march spanning Union Square...

(Matt Petres for WSN)

Students protest CIA presence at internship fair

NYU’s Students for a Democratic Society cited the agency’s military operations in foreign countries, saying it contradicted the university’s code of ethics.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2025

Dozens of students have signed a petition calling on NYU to uninvite representatives from the CIA to its Wednesday spring internship fair, saying the agency’s work is not aligned...

(Levi Langley for WSN)

Global Fashion Collective highlights 3 East Asian designers at NYFW

Sunday evening’s runway showcased a powerful trio of designers who use fashion to portray everything from mermaids to the anxieties of living in a big city.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 12, 2025

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Beyond NYU: Shaping films and shows frame by frame

From NYU Tisch classes to Hollywood’s “Ted Lasso,” alum A.J. Catoline shared his experiences in the world of film editing.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 6, 2025

Tisch alum A.J. Catoline always had an interest in film and writing, but he discovered that his true passion was for editing in an NYU filmmaking course. Now, he’s an Emmy-winning...

People rally in front of NYU Langone’s Tisch Hospital, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New York. (Danny Arensberg for WSN)

Over 1,000 call on NYU Langone to continue providing gender-affirming care for children

After the medical center reportedly denied treatment to at least two patients, New York Attorney General Letitia James threatened to sue it for violating anti-discrimination laws.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor February 5, 2025

More than 1,000 students, staff and transgender rights activists gathered outside NYU Langone Health’s Tisch Hospital on Monday evening to protest the medical center’s decision...

(Courtesy of Madi Kaplan)

Beyond NYU: Mixing acting with activism

Madi Kaplan, a first-year at NYU, decided to combine her passions for performance and nonprofit work into both a Gallatin concentration and a theater organization.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor January 30, 2025

Gallatin first-year Madi Kaplan has always loved performing on stage, but she wanted to have a larger role behind the scenes. In high school, she decided to create a space where...

(Kevin Wu for WSN)

Nationwide dementia cases to double by 2060, NYU Langone researchers find

The study found that dementia is significantly more prevalent in minority groups when compared to earlier reports.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor January 28, 2025

Researchers from NYU Langone Health found that Americans older than 55 have a 42% risk of developing dementia — nearly twice as much as previous estimates. The study reported...

NYU breaks private university record for first-year applications

NYU breaks private university record for first-year applications

The university received more than 120,000 applications — approximately 25,000 of which were early decision.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor January 27, 2025

NYU saw a record-breaking number of applicants to its class of 2029, receiving over 120,000 applications — more than any other private university. The number marks a 3% increase...

(Danny Arensberg for WSN)

Dozens protest onslaught of pro-Palestinian student suspensions

A group of faculty delivered a petition to President Linda Mills, calling on the university to revoke sanctions for students who engaged in a demonstration last semester.
Amanda Chen, Amelia Hernandez Gioia and Dharma Niles January 24, 2025

Members of the NYU People’s Solidarity Coalition delivered a petition to a representative for President Linda Mills in Bobst Library on Thursday afternoon. The petition, signed...

The university's acceptance rate dropped to a record low of 7.7%. (Krish Dev for WSN)

Winter recap: What you missed over break

NYU LA moves students to hotels, Tandon receives $10 million for a new tech project and other on-campus news since you’ve been gone.

As you bundle up and head to your first classes of the semester, catch up on news around campus that you might have missed over break. Aside from experiencing New York City’s...