The Soapbox: Humanitarian crisis in Gaza, health care in the UK, former premier dies in China
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Samson Tu, Creative Director
• November 3, 2023
NYU rejects student demands to shut down Tel Aviv site at Bobst protest
Student groups protested outside Bobst Library on Thursday, calling for NYU to shut down its study abroad program in Tel Aviv.
Ania Keenan, Features Editor
• November 3, 2023
NYU Tel Aviv students continue classes remotely with potential return in spring
Following the start of the Israel-Hamas war, students at NYU’s program in Tel Aviv have been continuing classes online from either Manhattan, Abu Dhabi or their homes.
Elle Liu, Contributing Writer
• November 2, 2023
NYU named twice in U.S. Senate resolution on Israel-Hamas war
A Senate resolution cited NYU when condemning what it called “antisemitic student activities” on college campuses throughout the country.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• October 31, 2023
Students and faculty demand support for Jewish students at WSP protest
Hundreds of students and faculty gathered in Washington Square Park on Thursday to demand greater university support for Jewish students amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Luke McCrory, Contributing Writer
• October 27, 2023
Students and faculty walk out, demand NYU cut ties with Israel
On-campus student and faculty groups participated in a pro-Palestinian walkout at Washington Square Park on Wednesday, calling for NYU to end its operations in Israel.
Krish Dev and Luke McCrory
• October 26, 2023
NYU announces Center for Indigenous Studies, will establish new major
The university’s new center, which is slated to open in spring 2024, will provide a dedicated space for Indigenous students on campus and launch an Indigenous Studies major.
Adrianna Nehme and Mariapaula Gonzalez
• October 24, 2023
Students caught tearing down Israeli hostage posters may face disciplinary action
Recordings and pictures of the students taking down the posters quickly circulated throughout social media, which revealed the students’ names and their information to millions.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor
• October 23, 2023
Students and faculty hold sudden pro-Palestine demonstration in Bobst
The protesters, who are members of Students for Justice in Palestine and the recently-formed Faculty for Justice in Palestine, also called for NYU’s study abroad site in Tel Aviv to be shut down.
Carmo Moniz and Yezen Saadah
• October 20, 2023
Student Bar Association disbands following pro-Palestine message from president
Following a message supporting Palestinian resistance by the president of the law school’s Student Bar Association, all remaining members stepped down from their positions.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• October 20, 2023
Faculty form group in support of Palestinian students at protest
A group of professors at NYU said they are forming a group to support Palestinian students at a Tuesday pro-Palestine protest in Washington Square Park.
Adrianna Nehme and Krish Dev
• October 19, 2023
Students call on Mills to publicly address Palestinian deaths in Israel-Hamas conflict
On-campus student groups wrote a letter in response to NYU president Linda Mills’ recent universitywide statement on the Israel-Hamas conflict, saying it neglected Palestinian students.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor
• October 16, 2023
Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Contributing Writer • November 21, 2024
Logan Holland, Deputy Sports Editor • November 21, 2024
Ethan Li, Contributing Writer • November 21, 2024
Gabriel Murray, Contributing Writer • November 21, 2024