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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability

Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability

The reception of Greta Thunberg’s UN speech highlights the urgent need for new solutions to climate change and the need to hold those who’ve neglected the crisis accountable.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor September 30, 2019

Sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg’s impassioned speech at the United Nations Climate Summit caught the world’s attention. Despite this, it seems the full implications...

Cecil Scheib, NYU Assistant Vice President of Sustainability, speaks on the panel. (Photo by Jorene He)

Vice President of Sustainability and UN Official Discuss NYU’s Carbon Footprint

Justin Wu, Staff Writer November 29, 2018

NYU’s carbon footprint, along with climate change in general, was the subject of a conversation with the UN New York Office director Wednesday on campus. Speakers on the...

The Committee to Protect Journalists side session at the U.N. General Assembly highlighted the threats facing journalists and the right to free speech.

Journalism Advocates Criticize U.N.

Benjamin Tetteh, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 2017 was the worst year for journalists rights, causing the United Nations to take criticism for not doing enough.
Democratize the United Nations

Democratize the United Nations

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer September 26, 2018
In the wake of President Donald Trump's recent speech at the U.N., read one writer's take on the issues plaguing the U.N. as an organization.
GLS senior Melissa Godin is one of three Rhodes Scholars at NYU and has done extensive work in the international community.

NYU Senior Awarded Rhodes Scholarship for Human Rights

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor November 28, 2016
Q&A with GLS senior Melissa Godin who was one of three students named a 2016 Rhodes Scholar for her research on human trafficking and volunteer tourism.
The U.S. Needs To Take A Stand Against Duterte

The U.S. Needs To Take A Stand Against Duterte

Yasmin Gulec, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
A UN member state, the Philippines have already ratified the Human Rights Declaration — they should be held to the standard they swear by.

What You Need to Know About the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 18, 2016
Your guide to the Syrian Refugee Crisis.
Letter to the Editor: Assange Can't Use Infamy To Hide Anymore

Letter to the Editor: Assange Can’t Use Infamy To Hide Anymore

Jarret Freeman, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
Assange is not free to escape the institution of law that governs modern society which he aims to evade in any way possible. The very institutions that Assange made his mission in undermining are the very institutions that he looks to for solace in his effort to escape to Ecuador.
NYU's Model United Nations hosted Germany's Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Braun as a part of their "Discussion with a Global Leader" series.

German ambassador to UN discusses peacekeeping at NYU Model UN

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer December 1, 2015
NYU Model UN hosted a discussion with the German ambassador to the United Nations.
Unpaid internships a loss for both employers and employees

Unpaid internships a loss for both employers and employees

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer November 10, 2015
Unpaid internships are just a way to exploit cheap labor from college students in dire need of work experience. They place undue stress on students without providing any short-term wages or long-term career advancement possibilities.
Open the door to Cuba and let change in

Open the door to Cuba and let change in

Akshay Prabhushankar, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
The humanitarian situation in Cuba under US embargoes is deplorable. Congress must authorize the lifting of the embargo to improve US trade and get the nation of Cuba back on its feet.
U.S. must choose better allies abroad

U.S. must choose better allies abroad

Patrick Seaman, Contributing Writer October 6, 2015
Given the Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record, they have no business heading up the UN's new human rights panel.