The Soapbox: An update on the war in Gaza
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
• May 3, 2024
NYU expands free summer housing to students from Gaza, Israel and West Bank
In response to safety concerns in the Middle East, the university added the three locations to its emergency summer housing program, which accommodates students affected by global crises.
Sidney Snider, Contributing Writer
• April 4, 2024
Students and faculty walk out, demand NYU cut ties with Israel
On-campus student and faculty groups participated in a pro-Palestinian walkout at Washington Square Park on Wednesday, calling for NYU to end its operations in Israel.
Krish Dev and Luke McCrory
• October 26, 2023
Students and faculty mourn Palestinian deaths at vigil
NYU’s Student Government Assembly and Students for Justice in Palestine held a vigil on Thursday to honor Palestinian lives lost in an Israeli military raid.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• February 10, 2023
Protesters criticize Israeli government’s far-right plans for reform
Protesters convened in Washington Square Park on Sunday morning to oppose the Israeli government’s recent proposal to limit judicial power.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• February 6, 2023
Palestinian professor discusses colonialism, higher education at SJP event
A Birzeit University professor spoke to NYU students and faculty about the history and issue of higher education in Palestine under colonial rule.
Yezen Saadah, Deputy News Editor
• December 6, 2022
NYU disputes failing grade on antisemitism report
NYU criticized a report on antisemitism on college campuses for not including some of the university’s actions against antisemitism on campus, including updating its non-discrimination and harassment policy and hosting a summit to address antisemitism across U.S. universities.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor
• October 4, 2022
Mass shooting near NYU Tel Aviv campus prompts university response
After a shooting in Tel Aviv last week and a number of attacks in Israel over the last month, site administrators advised students to exercise greater caution and avoid traveling outside of Tel Aviv.
Maria Freyre, Senior Staff Writer
• April 12, 2022
The Soapbox: Haitian migrant crisis, West Bank, Sudan
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN’s news desk, examining the major developments in world news and rounding up the stories we think are worth the read this week. Global consciousness for a global university.
Suhail Gharaibeh, Deputy News Editor
• September 27, 2021
‘Tel Aviv on Fire’ Channels Frustration Into Comedy
The Luxembourgish Oscars entry, directed by NYU Tisch professor and Palestinian director Sameh Zoabi, tackles the Israel-Palestine conflict through a satirical lens.
Nicholas Weid, Contributing Writer
• December 2, 2019
Sameh Zoabi: The Palestinian Director With an Israeli Passport
NYU professor and director Sameh Zoabi discusses his latest film, Luxembourgish Oscar contender “Tel Aviv on Fire,” and what it means to be a Palestinian filmmaker and an Israeli citizen.
Fareid El Gafy, Film & TV Editor
• December 2, 2019
Fast-A-Thon 2014 raises $33,500
Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer
• October 20, 2014
Dharma Niles, News Editor • October 4, 2024
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • October 4, 2024
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor • October 4, 2024
Ellie DaSilva, Contributing Writer • October 4, 2024