News through the lens of the students of The New School
This past summer, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of same sex marriage nationwide. WNSR spoke with New School students and professors and asked them to share their thoughts on this decision, and what the next steps for the LGBT community might be. Image courtesy of The Human Rights Campaign Music: "Love and Marriage", by Frank Sinatra (This Is Sinatra!, 1956)
There have been many changes to The New School over the years. In this piece, we explore how the staff, prices, and food quality have changed in the cafeterias, and what our community thinks about these changes. This piece is brought to you by Lauren Kleinfeld, Hannah Kraskow, Christina Mancuso, Roxana Santana, and JD Stephenson. Sound credit from youtube Ice Age 2: The Meltdown
Currently, America has the highest incarceration rate in the world, and students in the theatre department at Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts are working to build awareness of that. Not About Nightingales will be running performances during April 2016.
New York’s distinction as a “sanctuary city” is a saving grace for the undocumented community who fear for their future under the 45th U.S. president. But is it enough? Here, producer Ramon Taylor explores the roots of sanctuary, along with efforts made by city officials, universities, and congregations, and the ensuing fight on Capitol Hill that may well determine the fate of more than half a million New Yorkers and millions more across the country. Credits: “Immigrants (We Get The Job Done),” K'naan, Snow Tha Product, Riz MC & Residente; Voice of America (VOA). Disclaimer: VOA’s representation in this report in no way constitutes support or endorsement of The New School.
WNSR reporter Julia Purcell covered the March 8 rally in Washington Square Park, and found that many different groups had empowerment in common.
Philanthropist and businessman Eugene Lang, who generously supported the liberal arts college that bears his name, died on April 8th at the age of 98. Lang is also well known for the creation of the I Have a Dream Foundation, which offers inner city youth educational opportunities. Lang is remembered here by Eugene Lang College Dean Stephanie Browner, and by Cecilia Rubino, who coordinates the I Have a Dream after-school program at Lang. WNSR reporter Emily Ashenden narrates.
With 600,000 dogs in New York City, producing a total of 96 tons of waste a day, dog waste is a major issue covering sidewalks and is stuck to the bottom of shoes around the city. We talked to NYC locals and dog owners about how dog waste affects them and whether they are aware of the laws surrounding the cleaning and disposal of waste.
The WNSR team wondered why The New School population smokes so much. We took to the streets to find out! From theater performers to fashion designers, is it the social aspect or the stress relief that draws TNS students to smoking. Or is it both? Produced by Sage Smith, Madeline Stoffer, Emily Ashenden, and Grace Raymond
A month out from the 2016 Presidential election, WNSR reports on how the New School has been responding to the outcome. Producers: Henry O'Reilly, Isabel Naturman, Rose Fox, Amani Orr Music: "Channel Suite" by Jake Naturman Photo: Pixabay
At the New School, getting to class on time can be just as much of a pain as registering for classes or battling loads of work. Here's why the elevators at the New School have become a unifying cultural artifact. Produced by Arie Pramono, Angela Difede, Freya Dobson and Juno Roome. Written by Arie Pramono, Angela Difede, and Freya Dobson. Mixed by Arie Pramono and Juno Roome. Mastered by Juno Roome.
