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International student solidarity necessary to support Mexican students

International student solidarity necessary to support Mexican students

Kevin Burns and Michael Domanico November 24, 2014
There are several steps students at NYU should take to stand in solidarity with the students in Mexico, both those who have gone missing and those taking to the streets to bring about reform.
Protesters  rally for Mexican students

Protesters rally for Mexican students

Hannah Luu and John Ambrosio October 27, 2014
A group protested in Union Square on Sunday to raise awareness for the kidnapping of 43 students in Mexico.
A man leads the Oct. 22 Day of National Protest up the steps in Times Square.

Outcry against brutality, detention

Kevin Burns, Senior Editor October 23, 2014
A group of protesters against mass incarceration marched from Union Square to TImes Square on Wednesday, Oct. 22.

Met protests must reflect First Amendment rights

WSN Editorial Board October 21, 2014
Controversial opera "The Death of Klinghoffer" is set to debut at the Met this fall, much to the dismay of some prominent protesters.
Students spelled out the word "divest" in the atrium of Bobst with their bodies in order to call on NYU President John Sexton and the Board of Trustees to decrease the university’s investment in the fossil fuel industry.

NYU Divest demonstrates in Bobst before meeting

Shirley Foo, Contributing writer October 17, 2014
NYU Divest gathered in Bobst Library to encourage the NYU Administration to divest from fossil fuels.
Flood Wall Street sets sights on capitalism, arrests made

Flood Wall Street sets sights on capitalism, arrests made

Felipe De La Hoz, Contributing Writer September 23, 2014

A man climbed a lamppost in the financial district and addressed the crowd in a symbolic moment on Sept. 22. Yelling that money was worthless, he reached into his pocket and threw...

Vittorio's Razor: Comprehensive reform necessary for Venezuelan recovery

Vittorio’s Razor: Comprehensive reform necessary for Venezuelan recovery

March 13, 2014
Loosening government control over the oil industry and allowing room for foreign involvement could improve Venezuela’s economy.
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Students split on Keystone pipeline

March 10, 2014
Seven NYU students were arrested by the U.S. Park Police while protesting the proposed Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada to Texas.
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Fake slave auction performed in park

March 6, 2014
Spectators said the visual aid was profound.
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NYU Reacts: Protests persist in Venezuela

Kavish Harjai, News Editor February 24, 2014
NYU students react to the increase in demonstrations against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s socialist government.
Thailand prime minister must refocus efforts

Thailand prime minister must refocus efforts

December 3, 2013
Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's current endeavor to exonerate her brother, the former prime minister, is fragmenting society again.
Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Alumni demonstrate in Washington Square Park, question value of higher education

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer November 22, 2013
Alumni from multiple universities gathered in Washington Square Park to protest the expensive cost of liberal arts education.