Ella Neve, Author at The New School Free Press

REI strike is another example of progressive companies betraying their ideals

Courtesy of Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union

REI, the outdoor equipment company, has long touted its progressive ideals. In fact, many employees said they were drawn to the company’s progressive reputation as a member-owned cooperative…

The New School hosts first in-person block party in three years

Gnarls shows their New School spirit with a festive “dab.” The Block Party was virtual last year, but this year the in-person event featured games and free food. Lilly Gorman

Spanning W. 12th Street in front of the Lang building, students gathered for free food, music, crafts and carnival festivities at the 25th Annual Block Party on May…

The New School hosts its first prom

The New School mascot Gnarls Narwhal sits on a vintage record-turned-decades clock. The university hosted its first prom on April 30. Image courtesy of The Student Activities Board

A night filled with dancing, sushi, decades, decor and, of course, the university’s favorite mascot, Gnarls. The New School Student Activities Board hosted its first prom last month…

New School employees: Behind the scenes

New School employees at their work stations, performing tasks like cleaning and checking out library books. From left to right, Ty Sidberry prepares food as a cafeteria line cook, Angel Mendez sanitizes surfaces as a dishwasher, Clyde Ackman monitors the UC lobby as a security guard, Max Van Alstine checks out books as a library student assistant and Beatrice Ramos checks out customers as a cafeteria cashier. Photos by Mili Patel

A glimpse into the lives of New School staff who work behind the scenes. When thinking of New School employees, faculty members are typically top of mind for…

Student Health Services to Resume In-Person Appointments for Select Services This Semester

The New School’s Welcome Center located at 72 Fifth Ave. remains relatively empty as classes run online for the first two weeks of the spring 2022 semester. With the return of in-person classes next week, Student Health Services also plans to reintroduce some in-person services for the first time in almost two years. “A start date will be communicated to the university community in the coming weeks,” the department said in an email to The New School Free Press. Photo by Ella Neve

For the first time in almost two years, Student Health Services are set to offer some in-person medical services to New School students. “A start date will be…