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The Soapbox: Journalism under attack
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor
• December 10, 2021
![A barista at Coffee Buffs filters coffee. With more than 7,000 coffee shops, Shanghai is the city with the most coffee shops in the world. (Photo by Claire Yao)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/culture-abroad-shanghai-coffee-FEATURE-900x602.jpeg)
Shanghai’s experimental, fast-paced coffee culture
With 7,000 coffeeshops — more than any other city in the world — Shanghai’s coffee scene is defined by innovation.
Claire Yao, Staff Writer
• November 2, 2021
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Students protest in solidarity with pro-democracy movement in Hong Kong
On the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, NYU’s Hong Kong Student Advocacy Group took to Washington Square Park to rally against Chinese Communist Party rule in Hong Kong.
Gillian Blum, Deputy Copy Chief
• October 4, 2021
![On March 12, nine NYU Shanghai students were detained in two separate drug sweeps by police officers. NYU students are just the latest victims in international tensions. (Photo by Casey Kwon)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Abroad_Casey-Kwon.jpg)
Opinion: NYU Shanghai students’ detainment was absolutely political
NYU’s complacency and inability to protect its students from being used as political tokens is a disturbing and troubling precedent.
Jack Li, Staff Writer
• April 29, 2021
![Three weeks ago, local police detained and released nine NYU Shanghai students in two separate drug sweeps. NYU Shanghai intends to establish a safety task force (Photo by Echo Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/shanghai.jpeg)
Police detain and release 9 NYU Shanghai students in drug sweeps
Three weeks ago, Chinese police detained nine NYU Shanghai students in two separate drug sweeps.
Ruqaiyah Zarook, Staff Writer
• April 5, 2021
![Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many NYU actors are completing their semester at home. NYU actors outside of the U.S. have found ways to adapt and stay positive, despite the lack of on-screen and on-stage productions. (Staff Illustration by Manasa Gudavalli)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/arts-actors-900x600.jpg)
NYU actors living abroad: the show must go on
On a wing and a prayer, NYU actors outside of the U.S. have found ways to stay positive.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor
• March 15, 2021
!["Mulan," recently released on Disney+, is the company's newest live-action remake in 2020. Attracting worldwide controversy with the crew's political stance as well as poor ratings, the movie remains a disappointing watch. (Staff Illustration by Chelsea Li)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/mulan-chelseali-900x675.png)
‘Mulan’ Fails To Break Barriers Amidst Clouds of Controversy
Subject to negative reviews and organized counteraction, “Mulan” runs the risk of being forgotten in the annals of Disney+’s digital library.
Quan Zhang, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2020
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Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
The ban of the Chinese messaging app WeChat could have disastrous effects on the Chinese immigrant community.
Ashley Wu, Editor-at-Large
• September 10, 2020
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A Far-Flung Goodbye for NYU Shanghai Class of 2020
NYU Shanghai was the first NYU campus to delay classes and eventually shut down as part of the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. For a graduating class that was never allowed on campus for their final semester, this meant an unsatisfying and uncertain conclusion to university life.
Ali Zimmerman, Staff Writer
• May 7, 2020
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The Best Soccer Celebrations, Ranked
Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large
• April 5, 2020
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Don’t Be Racist About the Health Crisis
People can be smart about hygiene without diving into racist tirades against the people that need the most help.
Alexandra Chan, Deputy Photo Editor
• February 3, 2020
![Classes at NYU Shanghai will start later than expected due to the recent outbreak of the deadly virus. (Photograph by Echo Chen)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/shanghai.jpg)
NYU Shanghai Parents Call for Student Exodus to NYC
NYU Shanghai delays the start of spring classes due to the fast spread of the coronavirus, but parents and students do not think it’s enough.
Mina Mohammadi, Deputy News Editor
• January 27, 2020
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Graylin Lucas, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Jake Christy, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Brian Sanchez, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Vaishnavi Girish, Contributing Writer • February 11, 2025
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Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer • February 11, 2025