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Let's Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Let’s Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Devyani Shekhawat, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
Despite being a country founded by immigrants, xenophobia continues to influence legislation and immigrants' daily lives.
People attended the rally hosted by the Council On American-Islamic Relations in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.

People Flock to Washington Square Park for Emergency Rally

Diamond Naga Siu, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2017
The Council On American-Islamic Relations is hosting a rally in Washington Square Park in light of President Donald Trump's ban on immigrants from countries with a high Islamic population.
Activism Is Still Important Under Trump Presidency

Activism Is Still Important Under Trump Presidency

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer January 25, 2017
Trump has shown he will remain consistent with his promises, which means his opposition must as well.

Exposure | Washington Square Park Rally For Immigrants’ Rights

Euan Prentis, Julia Saliba and Polina Buchak January 25, 2017
The New York community flocked to Washington Square Park and later Union Square to rally in support of the Muslim and immigrant communities.
At the emergency rally on Jan. 25, New Yorkers came together to show solidarity with the Muslim American and immigrant communities.

Emergency Rally for Muslim and Immigrant Rights Held in Washington Square Park

Jemima McEvoy and Sayer Devlin January 25, 2017
After President Donald Trump signed executive orders concerning immigration, thousands of protestors congregated at Washington Square Park for an emergency rally.
Hundreds of students gathered to protest DAPL in response to Donald Trump's controversial inauguration.

Trump Moves to Revive DAPL, Students Respond with Protests

Miranda Levingston and Jemima McEvoy January 24, 2017
People are protesting President Trump's executive order that allows the government to consider building the Keystone and Dakota Access Pipelines.
Women's March in New York

Exposure | Women’s March

Euan Prentis, Photo Editor January 24, 2017

On Saturday the 21st of January, women’s rights advocates across the globe marched in protest of the recent inauguration of the 45th President of the United States, Donald...

The Cabinet’s on FIRE

The Cabinet’s on FIRE

Riley Lopez, Contributing Writer January 24, 2017
NYU understands that giving support to victims of sexual harassment is the only appropriate response, but there are fears that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos does not.
The Inauguration Issue

The Inauguration Issue

WSN Management Team January 23, 2017
In our first issue of the year, WSN shines a spotlight on a weekend of political frenzy, talking to organizers on opposite ends of the political spectrum.
Inside the Inauguration

Inside the Inauguration

Eli Nachmany, Contributing Writer January 23, 2017
NYU student Eli Nachmany worked hard on President Trump's campaign, and talked about his experience working on one of the most divisive presidential inaugurations in history.
Campaign Gear as Abysmal as Actual Election

Campaign Gear as Abysmal as Actual Election

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor January 23, 2017
After a tumultuous and emotionally taxing election cycle—to say the least—one often overlooked, yet nearly as abhorrent feature of this most recent ordeal was the absolutely subpar and unacceptable campaign gear that was seen sported by the many supporters of each candidate.
Protesters marching in Washington as part of the Women's March on Washington.

NYU Students Travel to D.C. to Join the Women’s March

Coco Wang, Deputy News Editor January 23, 2017
NYU students attended the Women's March in D.C. after Donald Trump's inauguration.