Editor's Picks

Dear New York City
A native New Yorker rediscovers her love for the city
Lorraine Olaya, Copy Chief
• October 18, 2021

Editorial: Larry Fink is a climate hypocrite
By calling on nations to reduce carbon emissions, but holding investments in fossil fuel corporations through BlackRock, NYU trustee Larry Fink fails to put his money where his mouth is.
WSN Editorial Board
• October 18, 2021

Knicks legend Earl Monroe headlines high school opening ceremony
On Oct. 6, the Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball School formally celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the culmination of a yearslong mission to provide underserved New York City students a new and unique avenue to succeed within the sport they love.
Mitesh Shrestha, Sports Editor
• October 18, 2021

A first look at a new concert by Tisch Dance students
Second Avenue Dance Company’s October concert will run Oct. 7-9 at the Jack Crystal Theater. Managing Editor Alexandra Chan brings you these photos from the dress rehearsal.
Alexandra Chan, Managing Editor
• October 8, 2021

Review: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ movie is an embarrassment
The musical should have never wandered off of Broadway.
Holden Lay, Staff Writer
• October 7, 2021

An obituary for Bowllin’
It’s not actually closed. It’s just dead to me.
Alexandra Chan, Managing Editor
• October 6, 2021

Ranked: NYC nature
If you’re tired of Washington Square, Union Square and Tompkins Square, these slices of nature offer an escape from city life without having to leave the city itself.
Alex Tey, Deputy Managing Editor
• October 4, 2021

Thirty-one Halloween movies to watch this October
Not sure what to stream this month? The Arts Desk has you covered with 31 films perfect for any Halloween movie marathon.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Sasha Cohen, Ana Cubas, JP Pak and Nico Pedrero-Setzer, Arts Desk
• October 1, 2021

Opinion: Close Rikers now
Amid an alarming rise in suicides, neglect and unlivable conditions, it is incumbent upon Mayor Bill de Blasio to shut down Rikers Island jail complex and stop wasting taxpayer money on pointless reforms.
Asha Ramachandran, Opinion Editor
• September 30, 2021

Staff Rants: The Mario movie
Here are our thoughts on the Mario movie. Enjoy!
Jake Capriotti, Alexandra Chan, Manasa Gudavalli, Ryan Kawahara, Max Tiefer
• September 29, 2021

Editorial: NYC taxi drivers deserve better than de Blasio’s deal
The debt relief plan offered by Mayor Bill de Blasio should be amended to financially protect taxi workers after decades of deregulation and private greed.
The Editorial Board
• September 27, 2021

Controversial 181 Mercer building now slated for fall 2022 opening
NYU’s flagship development, featuring classrooms, athletic facilities, housing and a theater, is the centerpiece of an ambitious expansion plan that has met persistent opposition in the 14 years since it was proposed.
Aneesh Kumar, Staff Writer
• September 24, 2021

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