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Protestors assemble outside the steps of the Long Island City Courthouse. (Staff Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Queens Residents Protest Amazon’s Arrival

Protestors gathered on a rainy Monday afternoon in Long Island City to protest the impending arrival of Amazon's new headquarters.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 27, 2018
Protestors gathered on a rainy Monday afternoon in Long Island City to protest the impending arrival of Amazon's new headquarters.
Kylie Vincent speaking during the protest. Vincent is a resident from Thousand Oaks, CA. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Gays Against Guns Holds Rally for Thousand Oaks Shooting Victims

Dozens of people gathered in Times Square on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the lives of the 12 people killed in the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, on Wednesday and to call for gun control reform moving forward.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor November 12, 2018
Dozens of people gathered in Times Square on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the lives of the 12 people killed in the mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, California, on Wednesday and to call for gun control reform moving forward.
War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.
Evan Vehslage, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018
A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.
A sign in Times Square allows you to scan a barcode to demand regulations on 3D-printed guns. The sign and statue titled ‘Guac is Back,’ was installed by the ALMA Advertising Agency and the Change the Ref foundation, founded by Manuel Oliver and the as a dedication to his late son Joaquin “Guac” Oliver, a victim of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting. (Photo by Tianne Johnson)

3D-Printed Guns: A Cause for Concern?

Students and faculty comment on whether or not we should be afraid of printers.
Elise Birkett, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018
Students and faculty comment on whether or not we should be afraid of printers.
Protestors at the "No Hate: Refugee Caravan Solidarity Rally" at Union Square Saturday morning. (Photo by Sarah Jackson)

Migrants in Caravan Used as Political Cudgel in Run-Up to Election

Sarah Jackson and Jared Peraglia, News Editor and Deputy News Editor November 6, 2018

Thousands of people fleeing dangerous conditions and unemployment in Central America in a caravan have become the latest group to be weaponized by Republicans in the political...

A protest regarding transgender rights took place in Union Square Park on Friday. (Photo by Victor Porcelli)

Transgender Activists Protest Trump, Prepare to Vote

With a push to rollback Obama-era policies that had expanded transgender rights, activists are protesting Trump and looking to elect representatives that oppose the possible changes.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2018
With a push to rollback Obama-era policies that had expanded transgender rights, activists are protesting Trump and looking to elect representatives that oppose the possible changes.
New Yorkers protest against the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. (Jared Peraglia)

NYU Law Students Join the Strike Against Kavanaugh

Students walk out, hoping Kavanaugh will do the same.
Amasha Nanayakkara, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018
NYU School of Law students and others participated in a walkout to protest Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Berlin protesters wave flags made of emergency blankets for refugees. (Courtesy of Ava Vecellio)

What It’s Like to Protest the Far Right in Germany

Jacqueline Kolhof, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018
An NYU Berlin student attends the "Indivisible" protest in Berlin, a demonstration against the rise of the far-right across Europe.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger will be speaking at the Stern School of Business on Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. (Collage by Katie Peurrung; photos via flickr.com and Jake Quan)

Students Condemn ‘War Criminal’ Kissinger

Kissinger is slated to speak at the Stern School of Business on Tuesday.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2018
Stern will host controversial figure and former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, to the displeasure of many student activist groups who consider him a war criminal.
New Yorkers hit the streets this week to protest in support of Dr. Ford.

New York City Protesters Unite Against Kavanaugh

New Yorkers took to the street to protest the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Jared Peraglia, Contributing Writer October 2, 2018
In the wake of last week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, New Yorkers took to the streets to protest the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
An IEC protestor's sign in the Kimmel Center for University Life on Wednesday.

With Its Contract Expiring, Student Activists Advocate for End to Aramark

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 26, 2018
On Wednesday, student activists from the Incarceration to Education Coalition were protesting NYU’s involvement with Aramark on the steps of the Kimmel.
Nike recently unveiled a new series of advertisements, including this billboard of Colin Kaepernick by Madison Square Garden. The text over the image of Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who started protesting police brutality in 2016, reads "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

Students Stand With Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad

Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large September 10, 2018
Nike made face of NFL protests Colin Kaepernick the face of their 30th anniversary "Just Do It" ad campaign.