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Women's March in New York

Exposure | Women’s March

Euan Prentis, Photo Editor January 25, 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 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.
In the midst of political tension, the Sundance Film Festival is anticipated more than ever.

Politics Play Out at Sundance

Laura Tucciarone, Contributing Writer January 23, 2017
Amidst the politically divisive days of late, Sundance Film Festival faces its own controversies, from its founders to its participants.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated today as the 45th President of the United States.

A Trump Inauguration Guide: Talking with Willie Geist

Jemima McEvoy, News Editor January 20, 2017
Willie Geist, NBC anchor and news correspondent, spoke with WSN on what to expect from the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States.
Emily Barnett at the LIU rally in Brooklyn on Sept 14.

Adjunct Faculty Union Advocates for Rights

Morgan Smith, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
The Adjunct Faculty Union, a group of professors comprising of over 60 percent of the working staff at NYU, has historically rallied for fair wages and benefits for its members. As President Hamilton begins his tenure, the group has even more goals to achieve and issues to address.
NYU inaugurated Andrew Hamilton as its 16th President on Sunday, while focusing on the university’s biggest issues and concerns, such as affordability and diversity.

Hamilton Aims High at Inauguration

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor September 26, 2016

  Bagpipes played on Sunday morning to commence the 16th presidential inauguration of NYU for Andrew Hamilton. The full crowd in the Skirball Center stood for the anthem,...

NYU has set up a whole week of events preceding President Hamilton’s inauguration.

Inaugural Week Marks New Era

Diamond Naga Siu, Lexi Faunce and Abraham Gross September 19, 2016
For Hamilton, inauguration week is less a celebration of him than a reconciliation and celebration of NYU as a whole.
Hamilton Doesn't Need a Party, He Needs a Plan

Hamilton Doesn’t Need a Party, He Needs a Plan

Nishad More, Staff Writer September 19, 2016
Hamilton has made strides in affordability, but nothing worth throwing an expensive weeklong party over.