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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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All content by Sydney Chan
Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week

Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week

Displayed on South Street Seaport Museum’s Pier 16 during NYC’s Climate Week, a striking triage of art installations beckons public education and advocacy.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

Against the salt spray of the East River, surrounded by ships and views of the Brooklyn skyline, are three art pieces: a sprawling violent wave, interlacing recycled-plastic tapestries...

In a dim lecture hall, students watch a live video feed of three people at podiums captioned “REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE.”

Over 100 students take one-month course on democracy amid 2024 presidential election

This semester is the first to offer a one-credit class on the history and future of democracy in response to 2024 political elections in 64 countries.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer September 25, 2024

More than 100 NYU students are gearing up for this year’s election by taking a course exclusive to this semester that covers the state of democracy and potential strategies to...

Two black display walls with eight photos and descriptions of each.

‘The End of Democracy in Five Acts’ uncovers five countries’ descent into authoritarianism

The current photojournalism exhibition at NYU’s Gallatin Galleries is on display until Oct. 14.
Sydney Chan and Chloe Claytor September 20, 2024

Like a history book taking visual form, “The End of Democracy in Five Acts” beckons its viewer to observe and absorb, featuring intimate snapshots of power, humanity and corruption...

A group of protestors holding various signs outside, many of them reading “STOP THE BILL! TAX THE RICH.”

NYC students petition against NYU and Columbia tax cuts

The group of students is calling for the over $100 million that NYU saves in property tax exemptions to be allocated toward the city’s public universities.
Chloe Claytor and Sydney Chan September 18, 2024

NYU and Columbia University are the largest private landowners in the city, yet collectively save over $320 million on annual property taxes due to exemptions outlined in the New...

An illustration of the side profile of a dark-haired woman in a flowing outfit with the title “ESCAPER” in the bottom left corner.

Review: Sarah Kinsley’s ‘Escaper’ takes listeners on a transcendental exploration of self-discovery

The newest project from singer-songwriter Sarah Kinsley is a majestic soundtrack to life with resonant reckonings on love, friendship and remembrance.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer September 17, 2024

It was only fitting that I listened to Sarah Kinsley’s first single for her debut album, “Escaper,” before embarking on an escape of my own — a plane ride. I downloaded...