On fallacious axioms
Manasa Gudavalli — Multimedia Editor
They say all publicity is good publicity… [un]fortunately, this was not the case for West Elm or for West Elm Caleb :{
On missing an easy...
By Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor
• January 26, 2022
A plan to artificially extend the island of Manhattan went viral last week. The plan, originally proposed by Rutgers professor Jason Barr, calls for a 1,760-acre expansion of Manhattan below the...
By Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor
• January 26, 2022
Eric Adams, the self-proclaimed “Mayor of Swagger,” is attempting to breathe new life into a city afflicted by rising crime and a global pandemic. He’s maintained an eccentric and frenetic schedule...
On inconsistent restrictions
Caitlin Hsu — UTA Publishing Editor
Tell me why a 100-person lecture can be fully in person but we have to do newspaper production over Zoom.
On foolishness
Kevin...
Dear readers,
This is a strange time to be attending college. Last spring was mostly online, last fall was mostly in person, and now we’re in this in-between zone where you can go to classes...
Earlier this month, omicron positivity rates in New York City hit 500% of last winter’s peak despite wider vaccine availability, higher vaccination rates and mask compliance. While Mayor Eric...
By Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor
• January 17, 2022
NYU’s recent announcement that the university will hold in-person instruction during the spring 2022 semester included a revealing concession.
“To be clear, in all likelihood, we will see increased...
A year ago today, right-wing rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to silence 81 million people who voted against former President Donald Trump. They came bearing firearms and Trump flags; they...
The university’s response (Dec. 14, “Letter to the Editor: WSN's coverage of the ELI is erroneous”) to WSN’s reporting on the English Language Institute raises concerns that need to be addressed.
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By John Beckman, NYU spokesperson
• December 14, 2021
Both the recent article and the recent op-ed piece about the English Language Institute were so woefully off-base and erroneous that they require a response to set the record straight.
The closing of...
Michael Steinhardt, billionaire, hedge fund manager and the namesake of the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, was forced to surrender $70 million worth of stolen artifacts...
We, the undersigned faculty of the Department of Media, Culture, and Communication write in deep concern over the widely disseminated report from the Manhattan District Attorney concerning Michael Steinhardt’s...
