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The Soapbox is a weekly news column rounding up stories worth reading for a global university. (Staff Illustration by Susan Behrends Valenzuela)

The Soapbox: Tension in Palestine, Indigenous representation in Australia, migrant housing in the UK 

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.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor April 7, 2023

In occupied Palestine, an Israeli military raid condemned by Arab states Dozens of armed Israeli officers raided Al-Aqsa Mosque in east Jerusalem on Tuesday and Wednesday during...

An illustration of a wooden box in a park. A pair of legs with blue jeans and black Converse sneakers stands on top of the box. The box reads “WSN.”

The Soapbox: UAE climate talks, drought in Argentina, Australia’s pledge

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.
Yezen Saadah, News Editor February 17, 2023

In the UAE, minister calls for a sustainable future Sultan Al Jaber, the CEO of the UAE’s state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and the country’s minister for industry...

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was revealed as NYU’s 2018 Commencement speaker.

Not All Students Are Fawning Over Trudeau

Natalie Chinn and Jiayun Yang April 23, 2018
Justin Trudeau is coming to town and students are not happy about it.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to speak at NYU's 186th all-university commencement.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Speak at 2018 Commencement

Sakshi Venkatraman, News Editor April 2, 2018
NYU announced via Facebook that Justin Trudeau would be the Class of 2018's commencement speaker.
Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, spoke to NYU students on April 21.

Justin Trudeau Talks Politics at Kimmel

Lexi Faunce and Greta Chevance April 21, 2016
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau came to NYU for a Q&A on the Paris climate change agreement to be signed today.
Vittorio's Razor: Valls a smart addition to Hollande administration

Vittorio’s Razor: Valls a smart addition to Hollande administration

April 24, 2014
Hollande’s choice of prime minister is a reaction to disapproval.
Vittorio's Razor: Record-breaking Indian election should go to Modi

Vittorio’s Razor: Record-breaking Indian election should go to Modi

April 10, 2014
Modi’s election to office would be an important first step for quickly growing and developing India.
Ward Pettibone for WSN

UK’s Brown encourages worldwide education

April 9, 2014
Former Prime Minister of England, Gordon Brown, spoke at NYU about the importance of education.
Renzi must show resolve as Italian prime minister

Renzi must show resolve as Italian prime minister

February 19, 2014
Italy's newest leader must be firm in his resolve.