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  1. Barrier to Entry: International Student Visas

    Jan 1

    Barrier to Entry: International Student Visas

    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 Josephine Racz.

    8 min
  2. International Student Visas are Under Threat

    08/12/2025

    International Student Visas are Under Threat

    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 during the student encampment movements, which were in response to institutions’ financial support of Israel’s ongoing attacks on Palestine. At the time that we began developing this story, no actions had been taken suggesting that these orders from the current executive administration might lead to real consequences. Sentiments on campus at the New School were more skeptical than fearful or nervous. Now, international students at schools across the country have actually faced repercussions because of these executive orders and have had their student visas rescinded and faced deportation because of it. Tensions on campus have risen, as the New School was one of the universities at the forefront of the 2024 pro-Palestine protests, and the administration is preparing for any acts that could jeopardize the safety of their students.  Produced by: Izzy Hall, Simon Jones, Juliana Krigsman, Taz Zamri Photo credit: Simon Jones

    7 min
  3. New Security at The New School

    01/14/2025

    New Security at The New School

    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.

    4 min
  4. Youth, Economics, and the 2024 Election: A Generation’s Concerns

    01/10/2025

    Youth, Economics, and the 2024 Election: A Generation’s Concerns

    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 economy and perceptions of its health is explored. The piece also addresses how Trump's plans could reshape both short-term financial conditions and long-term economic growth, particularly for today’s youth. Produced By: Milo Evashchen, Jordan Pagach, Taylor Carn, & Robinett Espinal

    5 min
  5. Laws Without Freedom

    09/16/2024

    Laws Without Freedom

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

    13 min
  6. Rats VS. NYC

    02/05/2024

    Rats VS. NYC

    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.

    5 min
  7. AI is Changing Academic Learning

    02/05/2024

    AI is Changing Academic Learning

    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, Caroline Capuano, Mackenzie Peluso, Alisha Mess, Paola Trinh

    6 min

  8. 09/04/2023

    Roar & Recovery Part. 1: Labor and the Legacy of Change

    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 the story of the strike. This six-part program, Roar & Recovery, launches, fittingly, on Labor Day, with Part 1: Labor and the Legacy of Change. Producers: Blake Broder, Solstice Burdick, Jamie Reardon, Sammy Schwartzman, Mikai Tilton

    7 min
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