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.