City
Opinion: Last week’s ICE raid was as terrifying as you think
As federal agents terrorize New York City, NYU students cannot afford to be indifferent.
Angela Dong, Contributing Writer
• October 27, 2025
Opinion: Trump is endangering critical NYC infrastructure
By withholding $18 billion for major transportation projects, the Trump administration is sacrificing jobs, mobility and the future of New York’s economy for political points.
Suhani Bhatt, Contributing Writer
• October 24, 2025
Opinion: Free buses are great in principle but not in practice
Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to eliminate MTA bus fares could cost New Yorkers more than they realize.
Sam Bergheiser, Contributing Writer
• October 21, 2025
Opinion: Mamdani is right to scrap NYC’s gifted program
Our city should look into more suitable alternatives that can offer top notch education for all students — not just those deemed "gifted."
Maggie Turner, Opinion Editor
• October 8, 2025
Opinion: The fall of Adams aids the rise of Cuomo
Now more than ever, it’s critical to support Zohran Mamdani.
Amelia Burnett, Contributing Writer
• October 2, 2025
Opinion: NYU should cover students’ subway fares
The university should join other schools nationwide in partnering with public transit to make seeing the city more accessible to students.
Sam Bergheiser, Contributing Writer
• September 29, 2025
Opinion: Want to make NYU affordable? Fix NYC housing
By voting “yes” on the ballot this November, NYU students can help bring affordable living back to New York City.
Ethan Du, Contributing Writer
• September 25, 2025
Opinion: Getting rid of the MetroCard is a loss for accessibility in NYC
As New York City goes tap-only, the city risks leaving behind the people who benefit from its transit system daily.
Elena Meves, Contributing Writer
• September 22, 2025
Opinion: NYU students are targets for public debates — it’s time to disengage
The insidious underpinnings of this viral content destroy earnest and productive political discourse.
Grace Carmody, Contributing Writer
• September 18, 2025
Opinion: For subway safety, militarization isn’t the answer
Recent initiatives to increase police and National Guard presence in the city’s transit system raise questions about who is actually allowed to feel safe on the subway, and whether funding would be better spent on mental health and housing programs.
Anjali Mehta, Deputy Managing Editor
• September 11, 2025
Guest Essay: The future of NYC can’t be left to Cuomo or Adams
We, the NYU College Democrats, are proud to endorse leaders ready to move our city forward — ranking Zohran Mamdani first and endorsing Brad Lander, Adrienne Adams and Jessica Ramos.
NYU College Democrats
• May 2, 2025
Opinion: The false choice between housing and green space in NYC
New York City must stop pitting affordable housing against community gardens. In our city, both can thrive.
Ariadna Ruiz, Contributing Writer
• April 14, 2025

Chantal Mann, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Ellie Miller, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Shreeya Goyal, Staff Writer • October 29, 2025

Kaleo Zhu, Copy Editor • October 29, 2025

Angel Dilawar, Contributing Writer • October 29, 2025













































































































































