Opinion: Dramatically increasing law enforcement in NYC subways is not the answer to safety concerns
Deploying the National Guard in New York City subway stations is a poor solution to a problem that requires systemic change.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• March 13, 2024
The Soapbox: Economic reform in Argentina, sexual misconduct case in Australia, German reparations in Poland
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.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
• February 2, 2024
The Soapbox: Election in Argentina, moon mission in China, week of silence in Australia
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.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor
• October 27, 2023
The Soapbox: Economic crisis in Argentina, an explosion in Gaza, food crisis in Ghana
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.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
• September 15, 2023
Off the Radar: ‘Casablanca Beats’ explores the complex intersection of hip hop and politics
This Moroccan film doesn’t shy away from contentious discussions, examined with hip hop. “Casablanca Beats” is currently available on Kanopy.
Afnan Abbassi, Staff Writer
• April 7, 2023
Trump pleads not guilty as protesters, media crowd Manhattan courthouse
Pro-Trump demonstrators and counterprotesters clashed outside a lower Manhattan courthouse on the day of former president Donald Trump’s arraignment.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• April 4, 2023
Review: Yves Tumor cheekily preaches for religious fluidity
The artist's newest album, “Praise A Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)” is rich in visual aesthetic and political argument.
Sandy Battulga, Music Editor
• March 29, 2023
Review: ‘Navalny’ is a profound portrait of the Russian activist
Nominated for an Oscar and now streaming on HBO Max, “Navalny” portrays a man who became the face of a movement.
Madeline Kane, Staff Writer
• March 3, 2023
Illegal weed stores to be evicted as part of Eric Adams crackdown
Mayor Eric Adams filed lawsuits against four establishments, including two that are blocks away from NYU’s campus, which were selling cannabis without licensing, the first step in what he called a “laser-focused” plan to protect New Yorkers.
Tori Morales, News Editor
• February 8, 2023
Celebration of Black cinema and civil rights in America: ‘Malcolm X’ turns 30
Three decades ago since its release, the Brooklyn Academy of Music hosted a screening for Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” to commemorate the legacy of the film and the enduring memory of the civil rights activist.
Mick Gaw, Staff Writer
• December 9, 2022
Guest Essay: Mayor Adams’ new policy for the unhoused is dangerous for New York
Mayor Eric Adams’ latest policy is the tipping point of his year-long fight to remove houseless people from subway stations against their will without meaningfully addressing the issues they face.
Leann Beard, Guest Contributor
• December 5, 2022
Opinion: The red wave did hit New York. Is this the new normal?
New York Republicans made immense gains during the midterm elections. But the results are far from the country’s status quo, where Democrats staved off a greater Republican takeover of congressional seats.
Blake Salesin, Staff Writer
• November 23, 2022
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Dharma Niles, News Editor • October 4, 2024
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • October 4, 2024
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor • October 4, 2024