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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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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

In Qatar, years of World Cup controversy come to a head The World Cup, soccer’s biggest event, begins on Sunday amid continued controversy over the host country’s human rights...

Was it worth it, President Sexton?

Was it worth it, President Sexton?

WSN Editorial Board December 7, 2015
Hamilton should refocus the university’s mission on its responsibility to the wider community and to future students, not to shareholders.
Revived coalition brings labor issues to administration

Revived coalition brings labor issues to administration

Nicole Brown, Editor-in-Chief May 21, 2014
The Coalition for Fair Labor at NYU sent a petition to the administration requesting three changes to the university's labor standards.
Courtesy of NYUAD

University responds to report claiming mistreatment of workers at NYUAD island campus

Michael Domanico, Managing Editor May 2, 2014
A new report by Gulf Labor has called into question the university's adherence to its own set of standards.
Courtesy of The Gazelle

From the Emirates: Vice Chancellor of NYUAD Al Bloom talks about labor at NYUAD

March 24, 2014
Vice Chancellor Al Bloom sat down with The Gazelle to talk about labor policies at NYU Abu Dhabi.