
Slavoj Žižek is the public intellectual for an absurd world
The oratory style of Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek is as much performance as it is lecture.
Alex Tey, Editor-at-Large
• November 6, 2022

The Soapbox: Ebola, Ethiopian civil war, Belarus inches toward Russia
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk analyzing major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Tori Morales, Deputy News Editor
• October 14, 2022

NYU instructor funds relocation for Ukrainians displaced by war
Safe Passage 4 Ukraine, a volunteer organization founded by NYU Abu Dhabi instructor Rachel Jamison, has assisted nearly 100 displaced Ukrainians in moving to the United States, Canada and other countries.
Bryn Borzillo, Senior Staff Writer
• September 7, 2022

Ukrainian and Russian students, alums displaced by the invasion
Here’s how members of the NYU community in New York, Russia and Ukraine are responding to the Russian invasion.
Nicole Lu, Staff Writer
• May 3, 2022

What to do this week: An Earth Day festival and more
The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 18 to April 24.
The News Desk
• April 18, 2022

7 NYU profs lecture on Russian invasion of Ukraine
The Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia hosted a panel of faculty who offered their personal and academic perspectives on the war in Ukraine.
Tori Morales, Contributing Writer
• March 7, 2022

Hamilton addresses mask wearing, Ukraine, student safety at town hall
NYU administrators provided updates on COVID-19 protocols, resources for community members affected by the Russian invasion and increased communication from Campus Safety.
Kayla Hardersen and Hafsa Safdar
• March 4, 2022


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