Katie Pruden

Over 150 rally in support of NYU and New School adjunct union

Supporters of ACT-Local 7902, a union that includes New York University and New School adjunct professors, marched up University Place in the rain to show support of the union members on April 14. Many protesters said the NYU administration has not given adjunct professors fair compensation during the pandemic, and gathered to express their views while the union negotiates a new contract with the administration. Photo by Katie Pruden

Students, professors and more gathered at Union Square Park to show support for NYU and New School faculty, whose employees are negotiating a new contract. Around 150 people…

Continue reading Over 150 rally in support of NYU and New School adjunct union

The year is 2012

“Spring Breakers” is a 2012 film directed by Harmony Korine, which features Vanessa Hudgens, Selena Gomez and Ashley Benson. 10 years after its release, it is still shocking and surprising audiences, in some ways better than others. Illustration by Katie Pruden

To mark the end of this year’s spring break a few weeks ago, New School Free Press audio editor Katie Pruden revisits “Spring Breakers” to see where it…

Continue reading The year is 2012

I’m thinking of leaving Parsons: The Stamp Podcast Episode 1

The Stamp is kind of-weekly podcast featuring different New School Free Press reporters, hosted by audio editor Katie Pruden. Illustration by Camila Giraldo

How do you balance feeling dissatisfied with your classes with your passion for the work? For the Free Press’ debut podcast, “The Stamp,” we’re kicking it off with…

Continue reading I’m thinking of leaving Parsons: The Stamp Podcast Episode 1

A Valentine’s Day voucher

Kate Zibluk made valentines for other students, as advertised on their “Sad on Valentine's Day?” posters that could be found in the Welcome Center and Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts buildings on Feb. 14. Zibluk did this in hopes her homemade crafts would lighten up somebody’s day on this holiday. Visual by Kate Zibluk

Blue flyers featuring sad bunny faces could be found around The New School campus this Valentine’s Day. “Sad on Valentine’s Day?” the bunny doodle said, with a tear…

Continue reading A Valentine’s Day voucher