The Soapbox: French pension reform, drought in Spain, migration in Italy
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.
NYU student Aria Young wins NPR College Podcast Challenge
LS sophomore Aria Young explores how she learned to embrace her Chinese name and identity after she moved to the United States in her podcast “What’s in a Name.” The podcast was chosen as the winner of a National Public Radio competition.
Music podcasts for every mood
Want to be a music insider? Here are five podcasts to keep you in the know about industry trends, emerging artists and new perspectives on your favorite music.
Must-see Tiny Desk concerts to cure your live music withdrawals
From the Blue Man Group to Billie Eilish, here’s a list of some of the most memorable NPR Tiny Desk concerts to enjoy until live performances return.
How NYU Wellness Sees Itself — and Why That Image Is Wrong
After recently promoting a questionably-sourced article on the Student Health Center, NPR has misrepresented NYU’s wellness resources, failing to recognize student voices.
PUP Gives Exhilarating, Punk-driven Performance at Brooklyn Steel
The band returned to New York to play its largest headlining show yet.
NPR’s ‘Invisibilia’ Co-Host Talks About the Importance of Narratives
The Kavli Foundation’s last talk at the Arthur L. Carter Institute of Journalism hosted two leaders in science discussing the importance of credibility.
Staff Recs: Best Albums for Spring
As spring progresses and you get increasingly unsure of what your new playlist should include, the Arts Desk is here to give you music recommendations.
Thundercat Dazzles Historic Blue Note
Bassist Thundercat just wrapped up his residency at the Blue Note on Third Street, a historic venue where jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Miles Davis and Stanley Clarke have also performed.
The Ophelias’ Lyricist Reflects on Tisch Graduation and Embraces Uncertainty
The frontwoman has just graduated Tisch and moved into the national spotlight — but she’s still carefully planning her next steps.
