Songs of the sea: How an NYU professor’s ensemble musically maps cultural exchange
Explore the musical exchanges between the Arabian Peninsula and the Swahili coast with Boom.Diwan, a band started by NYU alum and professor Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi.
Leila Anderson, Contributing Writer
• March 7, 2024
Q&A: Tisch alum Maryam Keshavarz on the premiere of ‘The Persian Version’
Keshavarz discusses the importance of representation and her journey as an Iranian American filmmaker.
Roksaneh Salartash, Contributing Writer
• October 27, 2023
Student gov’t discusses outcry in Iran, budget proposal and million-dollar fund
NYU’s student government deliberated how to support students affected by violence in Iran, its budget proposal for the coming year and gave an update on a new fund at its biweekly meeting on Thursday.
Cora Snow, Deputy News Editor
• March 6, 2023
The Soapbox: Shipwreck in Italy, outcry after Australian murder, Germany’s feminist foreign policy
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.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor
• March 3, 2023
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
The Iranian actress discusses preparing for the one-woman play, and channeling her heritage while performing.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2022
Iranian students from NYU, Columbia refute New York Times reporting
Students from NYU and Columbia University protested the publication’s recent coverage of the Iranian human rights movement on Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 8, 2022
At Times Square, NYU students join thousands to demand Iran regime change
NYU’s Persian Cultural Society took part in the largest Iranian protest in New York City on Saturday.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• November 21, 2022
Opinion: Islam didn’t start the Iranian protests
While there has been widespread support for Iranian women’s rights, the media has misinterpreted the true intentions of these protests.
Afnan Abbassi, Contributing Writer
• November 21, 2022
The Soapbox: Qatar’s World Cup, Iranian intelligence, Russian wheat
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk analyzing major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor
• November 18, 2022
8 Iranian-owned businesses to support in NYC
Amid the women-led revolution in Iran, immerse yourself in Persian culture with this list of Iranian-owned restaurants, shops and services.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer
• November 16, 2022
Hundreds call for downfall of Iranian government amid global protests
Protesters in Washington Square Park called for revolution in Iran on Saturday following the Iranian government’s crackdown on protests.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• November 7, 2022
Guest Essay: The Islamic Republic’s mandatory rule limits its female athletes
Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi competed without a hijab, violating the Islamic Republic’s mandatory rule. What does that mean for other Iranian athletes?
Nicky Kashani, Guest Contributor
• November 2, 2022
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