New School: News & Politics

Gyms and Germs: Fitness in COVID-19

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.

Keep Calm and Quarantine On: Generational Experiences With Mental Health During COVID-19

﻿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.

Leadership in Crisis: An Interview with President Dwight McBride

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?

Best Buys? Thrifting During Co-Vid

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, Claire Ryan, Tasmia Islam. 

“Children Will Listen”—But Where?

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-incomeareas in the borough. Activists and community members ask: at what cost?Produced by Sonya Lustig, Amanda Hemminger, Ariana Guerra, Maya Lee, and David Moore

Death by A Thousand Cuts: Brooklyn Activists Take Stand Against Gas Company

Finding Something New in Quarantine

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 spotlighted not only the university’s fiscal crisis, but long-established gaps in communication between faculty, staff, and the administration. Going forward, the school will need to rebuild trust, and remain true to its vision.

Labor Lost

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, her history at Lang College, and how math has helped shape her life.  Spoiler alert: she thought she wanted to be an art historian.

Jennifer Wilson Interview

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

Micro-aggressions at The New School

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

Impeachment as a Constitutional Provision

YouTube's Right-Wing Problem

NYC Congestion Pricing by WNSR contributors

NYC Congestion Pricing

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

Australian Cafe Culture

Everyone uses the bathroom at some point in their day. However, this seemingly banal task can be quite challenging for many New Yorkers due to a serious lack of public toilet infrastructure. Even here at The New School, despite slow progress; it isn't easy for some students to safely access a bathroom when they're rushing between classes. WNSR reporters Jade Gomez and Tyler Simmons are on the case to figure out what lies behind this glaring lack.

Nature Calls? Too Bad, New Yorkers.

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