New School: News & Politics: Recent Episodes
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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.
Production by: Maria Jose Canon, Ryan Minter, Ellie Paloma-Bursby, Grant Parsons, and
Victoria Reyes
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, Kathryn Munro and Rachel Opert
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, Claire Ryan, Tasmia Islam.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
The #MeToo Movement has been at the forefront of of the media since October 2017. We explored what students at The New School want to see from the movement and what experts predict.
Students from WNSR explore the features of the university’s recently renovated Arnold Hall. The Building now houses the University’s performing arts departments, which include Mannes, Jazz, and Drama. In this piece, WNSR asks members of the student body about some of their opinions on the new facility, and also looks at the administrative reasons for the move. This piece was produced by Tyler Elmore, Tiggy Flaherty, Charles Innis, and Julia Purcell. Music by Ben Sounds
While moving from one state to another is difficult enough, moving from one country to another brings a whole different host of problems. Sonia Barrientos spoke to Monique Nqozi Nri of the International Students Scholars Office at the New School about the issues international students may face and what support the New School may offer them.
For some, the college experience brings to mind memories of frat parties, full lecture halls, and late nights spent typing up essays. For others, these memories are replaced by handcuffs and jail cells. Inmates of Walkill Correctional Facility in upstate New York and Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan are amongst the few who have access to college accredited courses during their time in prison. In collaboration with New York University and The New School, amongst others, some New York prisons are allowing inmates to participate in college-accredited courses. José Diaz, Kaitlin Noss, Zishan Urgulu, and Hannah Levy share their insights regarding the U.S. penal system and the power of education.
Produced by Sonya Lustig, Quinn Cawley, and Justin Rai
Reporting from Elizabeth Warren’s rally in Washington Square Park Produced by Adina Karp, Jay Tobin, Layla Lari, & Omer Soylemez
How do commuter students navigate life on campus while living off campus? Find out here, including and interview with Aaron Brown about his final thesis on the L train shutdown. Intro/Outro Music by Ryan Natsis @LovelyBoyOnline
Could The New School be dong more to educate its students on environmental responsibility? We talked to Sustainable Systems professor Michelle Laporte to find out.
“Providing students of color with a space in which they are not constantly infected by white supremacy provides a sense of community and support needed to continue to exist in such an institution,” said Talia Moore, a third year in Lang’s Journalism + Design program. (The New School Free Press, Students of Color Demand Dedicated Space in Forum With Admins, 2018) Students of Color at the New School demand a larger space than the small meeting room they have dedicated to only for students of color. They hoped to claim a space they can go to to connect with people like them, study in an environment that feels like home, and relax. This request raised conflict and pushed a movement, some disagreeing with the new space. This movement is a groundbreaking success for not only The New School, but for students of color across the nation.
Climate Change. One can't go very long without hearing those two words. Whether or not you think the issue is real, the conversation about it is. WNSR takes a closer look at the dialogue around climate change here in New York City, and more specifically at The New School. After an winter season of intense weather events and abrupt temperature jumps, we were curious as to how residents, as well as some professionals on the subject, define Climate Change and if there's anything we can do about it.
The New School is located near one of New York City’s busiest subway stations, 14th street. As a result of this, many students are dependent on the trains as their main mode of transportation. This summer, Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency in the MTA making it harder for students, and commuters all around New York City, to get to their destinations without facing delays. WNSR spoke to a few students and one of WNYC’s lead transit reporters- Stephen Nessen, about the current status of the MTA, its impact on commuters and future plans for reconstruction.
A short narrative and sound design piece based on the memory of my first visit to New York city before moving there for college. In this piece, I juxtapose the soundscape of a common beach from Florida (where I am from originally) to the sounds of New York City. Prod: Christian Scutt
In this track, New School students Sharun Bell and Joseph Elmhirst look into their classmates and school's understanding of consent and also how to take prevent and take action against sexual violence.
What would classes be like if they were as enjoyable as games? This is a question no-one can answer better than Roger Manix, who teaches “The Play Gymnasium” class at The New School. Roger proposes Embodied Practice and Somatic learning; he encourages a sense of play within the classroom, which results in his students developing a richer sense of what it means to be human, communicating more effectively, and cultivating empathy.
In this WNSR piece, we evaluate the position of Betsy Devos through collegiate lenses. Students, Professors, and even government officials voice their opinion about Devos and her assumed power through the Trump Administration. We discuss loans, disabilities, and the future of health and education under Devos and the Trump Administration.
After Jeff Sessions announced the end of the DACA program, schools around the country have been responding with support and advocacy for their undocumented students. At The New School, Christina Dawkins works with the Eugene Lang Civic Engagement for Social Justice team to figure out what steps to take forward. Produced by Aja Simpson
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.
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
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
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.
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.
WNSR reporter Julia Purcell covered the March 8 rally in Washington Square Park, and found that many different groups had empowerment in common.
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.
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.
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
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)