Beyond NYU: Unmasking the lobbying industry
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond NYU. Neil Bhatia, a 2019 graduate, shares how he makes finances more transparent with his startup, Lobbying Data.
Where NYU stands as New York City lifts its subway mask mandate
COVID-19 restrictions on the New York City Subway were eased on Wednesday. At NYU, where masks are still required in certain settings, students and faculty are conflicted over how they think the administration should proceed.
Russia-imprisoned teacher Marc Fogel must be released, former student says
Two Stern students interviewed a former student of Marc Fogel — the teacher who was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being detained for drug possession in Russia.
Finding belonging at the West Indian Day Parade
Also known as the Labor Day Parade, Brooklyn resumes West Indian Day festivities after a two year pause.
Controversial abortion rights group stages ‘die-in’ at Union Sq.
Rise Up 4 Abortion Rights, a reproductive rights group that has faced criticism from other grassroots organizations, held a protest to make abortion legal nationwide on Labor Day.
Opinion: Violet Go is completely pointless
NYU’s one-and-done Daily Screener revamp is unnecessary. We should simply have all our information on our NYU IDs.
Review: ‘Funny Pages’ finds soul between silliness and seediness
Owen Kline’s directorial debut hurls into the madcap world of underground comics with gleeful crassness. “Funny Pages” is currently playing at Film at Lincoln Center and is available for rent on video on demand.
Biden student loan forgiveness plan a late first step, NYU students say
President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan will eliminate $10,000 of individual federal student debt. Some students worry that the policy is not enough.
How Vivien Goldman became NYU’s Punk Professor
What do Bob Marley and the Slits have in common? NYU professor Vivien Goldman, for one.
Mutual aid org. fights police presence in Washington Square Park
During an aid distribution event at Washington Square Park last month, police officers displaced unhoused people living in the park, discarded their belongings and made several arrests. Now, the organization behind the event is pushing back.
Incoming filmmakers show why cinema matters at NYU Welcome Film Festival
The NYU Welcome Film Festival is an annual event for first-years and transfer students to showcase their films.
What to do this week: NYU Club Fest, Broadway Week and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Sept. 5-11.
