City
Opinion: No longer behind bars, but not truly free
Without support systems in place, many formerly incarcerated individuals in New York risk falling into a cycle of poverty and criminalization.
Opinion: Hostile city planning hides homelessness, but doesn’t solve it.
Anti-homeless structures are not only cruel but ineffective, as they simply displace and exacerbate the homelessness crisis rather than alleviate it.
Opinion: Let New Yorkers be free to pee
The shortage of public restrooms is a significant hardship and a profound indignity that unhoused New Yorkers endure every day.
Opinion: NYU’s tax-exempt status puts other New York schools at a disadvantage
The university must recognize its place in New York City and how its privileged position disadvantages the students and schools around it.
Opinion: Understanding NYC’s 2024 ballot proposals
This November’s six ballot measures could reshape New York City’s governance — for better and, mostly, for worse. Here’s a breakdown of each so you can make an informed choice.
Opinion: Student tenants need to stand up for themselves
NYU students living off campus get taken advantage of by their landlords because they don’t know any better. Let’s put a stop to that.
Opinion: Punishing fare evasion isn’t fair
New York City’s violent, punitive approach to fare evasion ignores the root causes, creating more harm than good.
Opinion: Some distance from campus may be what you need
Living away from the chaos of campus can help you improve productivity, work-life balance and mental health.
A guide to navigating protests on campus
With student demonstrations on the rise, WSN has put together a guide on how to navigate protests — whether you choose to participate, observe or not engage at all.
A love letter to New York City
Going to college in a big city may scare you. Don’t let it.
Opinion: Dramatically increasing law enforcement in NYC subways is not the answer to safety concerns
Deploying the National Guard in New York City subway stations is a poor solution to a problem that requires systemic change.
Opinion: NYU needs to update its severe weather policy
When emergency alerts are going out to all of New York City, NYU should not be holding classes.
