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Kneeling: Stop Making It About the Military

Kneeling: Stop Making It About the Military

Brandon Weaver, Contributing Writer October 3, 2017
As a further effort to paint the NFL players as anti-American, opposers are interpreting the protest as an attack to the military. The protest, however, is not about the military. It never has been.
Fraternities Must Be Held Accountable

Fraternities Must Be Held Accountable

WSN Editorial Board September 25, 2017
Racist incidents are too common in college campuses — including here at NYU — and it is time administrators be more active in its awareness and consequential elimination.
Despite Current Affairs, Bigotry is Not Permitted at NYU

Despite Current Affairs, Bigotry is Not Permitted at NYU

WSN Editorial Board August 28, 2017
In response to recent political events, NYU students must speak out against bigotry.
Emmy Award-winning performer John Leguizamo’s one-man show, “Latin History for Morons,” opened on March 27 at The Public’s Anspacher Theater. It’s playing at The Public's Anspacher Theater at 425 Lafayette St. through April 23.

History Reclaimed, Identity Redefined in ‘Latin History for Morons’

Annaluz Cabrera, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
John Leguizamo's play "Latin History for Morons" takes a stab at making U.S. history a little less colonial, and a little more colorful.
A new student-run group for people of color called NYU DEPT. is within the NYU Steinhardt Department of Art and Art Professions. The showcase, “A Call to Action and Solidarity,” is open until Mar. 3 at the Commons Gallery in the Barney Building.

A Call to Action and Solidarity for Steinhardt

Phyllis Lam, Contributing Writer February 24, 2017
DEPT. is taking matters of authorship and identity into their own hands, combatting racial prejudices within Steinhardt's Art and Art Professions Department and the fine arts world as a whole.
The “Disruptive Film: Everyday Resistance to Power” includes a variety of short films showcasing the struggle against power holds.

“Disruptive Film” Showcases Unique Works of Rebellion

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer February 14, 2017
The new series "Disruptive Film: Everyday Resistance to Power" takes documentaries to the next level — from documentation to political resistance.
Senator Jeff Sessions, the new Attorney General, speaking on Oct. 8, 2015.  Sessions has continuously neglected civil rights in his political career.

Will Jeff Sessions Affect NYU?

Irfan Suharno, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
Senator Jeff Sessions was recently confirmed by the Senate for Attorney General, despite controversy over his past stances. With his appointment, conflicts are expected in blue areas like New York City.
“I Am Not Your Negro” contains a discussion about racism through the writings of James Baldwin. The document remains relevant to the events happening today.

“I Am Not Your Negro” 40 Years Old, But Modern

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 8, 2017
Raoul Peck's new documentary "I Am Not Your Negro" skillfully encapsulates America's racial history and applies it to today's race relations and lasting racism.
Barak Goodman’s new documentary, “Oklahoma City”, recounts the Timothy McVeigh’s bombing of a federal building in 1995.

‘Oklahoma City’ Proves Depressingly Relevant

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
The new documentary on Timothy McVeigh's infamous bombing of Oklahoma City in 1995 reeks of the white supremacy that many citizens see in today's political climate.
WSN staff talk about their favorite protest posters

Staff Recs: Best Inaugural Protest Signs

WSN Staff January 27, 2017
The beauty of protest signs lasts long after the day they're held in defiance — the best ones live on in memory as succinct slogans of resistance.
“I, Daniel Blake” won the 2016 Palme D’or at the Cannes Film Festival.

A Film That Gives More Than We Asked

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor December 5, 2016
Ken Loach's "I, Daniel Blake" gives its audience more than it bargained for with parallels to the populist sentiments that drove Brexit and the working-class frustration riddling America.
Our Country Will Persevere

Our Country Will Persevere

Andrew Heying, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
Many in rural America voted for Trump not to turn against minorities, but because they feel as though they are the forgotten demographic.