What to do this week: A medieval performance, mural creation and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: March 6-12.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• March 5, 2023
Former Black Panthers discuss party history at book launch
Former members of the Black Panther Party reflected on their time with the party at an NYU panel and book launch on Monday, Oct. 24.
Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer
• October 26, 2022
Off the Radar: ‘La Haine,’ a harsh reality transcending time and place
“Off the Radar” is a weekly column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “La Haine” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Amira Aboudallah, Contributing Writer
• April 1, 2022
Ian Partman on revolution, abolition and activist scholarship
Gallatin sophomore is changing the world, one movement at a time.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor
• December 10, 2021
Opinion: NYPD officers must be held legally accountable
Recent findings of NYPD officers' misconduct underscore the importance of strict disciplinary accountability.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 28, 2021
New Yorkers reiterate demands to abolish the police after Chauvin verdict
After a jury convicted former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin of murder, hundreds of protesters took to the streets of New York City. For more information about the protests in Times Square and Barclays Center, click on our accompanying photo essays within the article.
Trace Miller, News Editor
• April 21, 2021
Photo Essay: Strategy for Black Lives leads Justice for George Floyd rally in Times Square
The activist organization, founded in the wake of Floyd’s murder, is now demanding an end to police terror and brutality.
Paul Kim and Taylor Knight
• April 21, 2021
The NYPD’s war against racial justice protesters
According to recently leaked documents, the New York City Police Department’s anti-terror unit trained officers to disregard the constitutional rights of demonstrators during last summer’s protests for racial justice. This unit must be disbanded and officers involved held accountable for these abuses.
Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 12, 2021
De Blasio’s police reform is hollow and insufficient
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new police reform plan is full of abstract ideals and does not take the concrete, radical action necessary to transform the current reality of a violent NYPD.
Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 16, 2021
NYU Continues To Fail Black Students
NYU’s silence on Breonna Taylor’s murder suggests that the university still refuses to fully stand in solidarity with Black students despite claiming to support them.
WSN Editorial Board
• September 28, 2020
NYU Remembers 50th Anniversary of Weinstein Occupation Today
The anniversary has sparked reflection and hopes that the university will apologize for its legacy on LGBTQ+ rights.
Roshni Raj, Deputy News Editor
• September 25, 2020
Protesters Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor for Second Consecutive Day After Ruling
An estimated crowd of 200 gathered at Union Square to protest the Kentucky grand jury’s Sept. 23 decision.
Matthew Fischetti, Rachel Cohen and Mei Lamison
• September 25, 2020
Dharma Niles, News Editor • October 29, 2024
Chinara Dorancy, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2024
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2024
Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
Julia Kim, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2024