New School: News & Politics

Since taking office last January, President Donal Trump has made international travel to the US rife with barriers and anxiety. Visas are increasingly challenged, and among those most impacted are potential international students, which make up 34% of the New School’s student body.  Produced by: Lily Guggenheim, Francie Heidelberg, Aima Aig-Imoukhuede, Christian Morrow, Kyle Pittman, and...

In the very first weeks after President Donald Trump took office, he released a slew of executive orders addressing all different issues. Some of those had to do with those who traveled to the U.S. on a visa, and some specifically targeted international students studying on visas. One specific executive order targets student visa holders who may have participated in protests on campus in 2024 duri...

Heightened security at The New School has left many students feeling uneasy and uncertain. What are the reasons behind the increased security presence and what are its impact on the campus community. An exploration into equitable solutions for deciding the future of security measures at The New School.

The 2024 U.S. presidential election sparked diverse reactions among young voters, particularly in relation to the economy, tariffs, and tax reform. Many college students express concerns about the impact of Donald Trump's proposed fiscal policies on their financial futures. From inflation and rising costs to fears of a potential economic downturn, the tension between the current state of the econo...

The impact of the gang database on black & brown life. Produced by Alisha Mess

The NYC Department of Sanitation is finally replacing the iconic green wire bins with stackable, molded plastic cans in response to Mayor Adams’ “war on rats.” WNSR reported on this monumental change and how community members perceived it.  Produced By: M Shimek, Lillian Heckler, Emily Wampold, Gabriella Bottomley, and Jordan Jainlett.

At the start of the fall semester of 2023, The New School informed students about its updated university policy, which prohibits students from using artificial intelligence. Although this policy was implemented to ensure that students aren't solely relying on AI to complete assignments, it has dismissed the many ways that AI is helping students submit their best work. Produced By: Michael McDonald...

On November 16th, 2022, the New School’s part-time faculty, represented by ACT-UAW 7902, voted to strike after contract negotiations with the administration broke down. The month-long labor action was exhausting and revealing, and left an indelible mark on the institution and its many shareholders. In the spring of 2023, students from the On Air: Radio/Podcasting course undertook to tell...

On Wednesday November 16th, 2022 the New School’s part-time faculty, represented by ACT-UAW Local 7902, ACT U A W LOCAL 7 9 ZERO TWO, voted to strike after negotiations with the University Administration failed to produce an acceptable new contract. A week later, spirits and commitment were still high, with a dense picket line circling in front of the school’s flagship University Center at 63...

The collective bargaining agreement sets an expectation between part-time faculty and The New School administration. Discussions for a new collective bargaining agreement are beginning to ramp up, and the result will have a lasting impact on The New School community for the next four years. Find out how this agreement happens with interviews from union representatives and New School administrators...

As The New School College students and faculty return to the New York City streets, they also return to the new guidelines set in place in order to keep the community safe. Students talk about their experiences with testing protocols and trouble with campus access and administrators make certain decisions in reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic. Produced by Marley Collins, Katie Pruden, Maci Zakarin,...

During the pandemic lockdown, gyms struggled with closures, while people struggled to maintain fitness regimes in their homes. We spoke with students, instructors, and staff about being physical in sequestered world.

Co-Vid has affected different generations in different ways. This interview-based feature looks at some of the challenges and coping mechanisms from the past year. Narrated by Elissa Robinson and produced by Elissa Robinson, Amanda Hemminger, Vanya Suchan, Christian Nesfield, and Daniel Ramirez.

New School president Dwight McBride joined The New School in April of 2020, stepping into a leadership role in the middle of the pandemic crisis. Aja Simpson, a graduate of the New School's Journalism & Design program, speaks with McBride about his role, and his vision for the school.

Thrift shopping has grown in popularity own to the presence of young shoppers on social media. Thrifting is sustainable, and decreases reliance on fast fashion, but also cuts into what has been a key resource for low-income individuals and families. In the midst of Co-Vid, is it safe, and is it ethical?

As Co-Vid 19 has shifted most academic operations into the realm of virtual learning, upending routine and normality, what impact has it had on schooling and early development? In the feature we speak to students (ages 6-18), teachers, and parents regarding their limitations, and hardships as a result of remote learning. Produced by Ann Kristine Estaris, Mitchell Sanford, Kylie Leon, Elia Griffin,...

The North Brooklyn Pipeline will serve as a channel to bring fracked gas from Pennsylvania to Brooklyn. To do so, the seven-mile pipeline will extend through predominantly low-income areas in the borough. Activists and community members ask: at what cost? Produced by Sonya Lustig, Amanda Hemminger, Ariana Guerra, Maya Lee, and David Moore

On October 2nd the New School announced the layoff of 122 staff members, among them Eugene Lang’s director of finance, Alex Draifinger, and the curator of the school’s important collection of contemporary art, Silvia Rocciolo; vital services at every level were affected. In a memo to the University, President Dwight McBride called it a “difficult but necessary decision.” The action spotlighte...

On September 1 the Provost’s Office announced that Jennifer Wilson had been appointed Interim Dean of Eugene Lang College, replacing Stephanie Browner, now who is stepping into the leadership role in the Provost’s Office.  Wilson is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and had also been acting as Lang’s Associate Dean of Faculty.   WNSR’s Ruby Seiwert spoke to Wilson about her new role,...

After Dr. Derald Wing Sue, a professor of psychology and education at Teachers College, spoke at The New School on microaggressions in academia, three students shared their experiences with them. Reported, Produced, & Mixed by Andrew Orellana

This podcast discusses impeachment as an element in the constitution and current public opinion on impeachment. It features interviews with Lisa Huestis and Tony Peer. Produced By Isabelle Rosa

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NYC Congestion Pricing by WNSR contributors

Ever wondered about those trendy cafes filled with Australians scattered around downtown New York? In this episode, we explore everything from the delectable menu options to the good-natured philosophies of these hip restaurants. Turns out, they have much more to offer New Yorkers than their tasty avocado toast. Song Credit (at the end)- Land Down Under by Men at Work