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Activists from NYC Stands with Standing Rock marched through the Museum of Natural History in what they called “Decolonize This Museum” as a performative protest against the South Dakota pipeline.

Decolonization on the Lower East Side

Michael Landes, Contributing Writer October 16, 2016
A different sort of exhibition took place at the Museum of Natural History last Monday as the members of several different human rights' groups gathered together to bring attention to the demeaning ways the Museum dealt with the history of America's indigenous peoples.
Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

WSN Editorial Board October 10, 2016
In the interest of free speech on campus, the College Republicans should be free to host Yiannopoulous. Whether someone wants to take him seriously as a political voice or dismiss him as a clownish caricature should be up to that individual.
Global Citizen Festival Fakes Commitment To Change

Global Citizen Festival Fakes Commitment To Change

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
Global Citizen seems to have convinced a community of people that they are enacting global change without lifting a finger.

The Social Issues of Our NYU

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor May 2, 2016
The top five issues that NYU students engaged in, heavily over social media, during the 2015-2016 school year.
Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Beyonce’s Lemonade Is Too Little Too Late

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer April 27, 2016
Beyonce's music has always stood behind female empowerment, but she uses her capital — in this case, musical talent — like she’s a stockholder waiting for the right moment to sell.
Black Girl Dangerous’ Mia McKenzie Speaks at NYU Ally Week

Black Girl Dangerous’ Mia McKenzie Speaks at NYU Ally Week

Carlos Michael Rodriguez, Staff Writer April 14, 2016
Mia McKenzie, founder of the website Black Girl Dangerous, spoke at an NYU Ally Week event about intersectional identities, equality and allyship.
Alvarez Defeat Shows Millennial Activism is Alive and Well

Alvarez Defeat Shows Millennial Activism is Alive and Well

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016
Young people, especially young people of color, are turning their political visions into reality in profound ways across the nation. Their advocacy is not constrained solely to social media and protesting chalked messages — it directly yields tangible political change.
The Alternative Endowment Coalition is a student-run NYU group formed to discuss and form plans to alter NYU’s endowment budget.

Student Coalition Seeks Alternative Funds

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor March 7, 2016
NYU student activists formed the Alternate Endowment Coalition to combat the university's present endowment distribution.
NYU Senior, Madison McCormick, has been working on a sticker series titled “#crumblingborders” in a bid to raise awareness of the Syrian Refugee Crisis.

A Cause That Will Stick With You: Street Art Project Raises Refugee Awareness

Yulin Lou, Contributing Writer February 26, 2016
Leitkultur and Tag & Seek team up to raise money for the Syrian refugee crisis through the arts.
Oregon Activists Should Be Protestors, Not Insurgents

Oregon Activists Should Be Protestors, Not Insurgents

January 28, 2016
The Oregon activists' past actions have been controversial, but their arrest and the death of their spokesman provides supporters with the opportunity to elevate the group’s hostility into a constructive movement for change.
Addie Weyrich (pictured) asks: “Fox News, I took these pictures in front of a projector – is that okay?”

Student takes on Fox News with leggings

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
NYU student Addie Weyrich reacts to the Fox News segment that questions if leggings are pants.
In times of crisis, don’t just hashtag your support

In times of crisis, don’t just hashtag your support

Grace Rogers, Contributing Writer November 17, 2015
Responding to the attacks in Paris by only changing a profile picture is not enough to truly support those affected.