Crime
Readers Respond: NYU residence hall intrusions
Members of the NYU community told WSN how they feel about the recent intruders at residence halls.
Nov 29, 2022
Opinion: Strike down pepper spray restrictions
In a time of increased break-ins, attacks and safety violations, students need better access to self-defense devices. New York state needs to reconsider its pepper spray laws.
Naisha Roy, Staff Writer
• Nov 29, 2022
Opinion: NYU needs to better respond to crime
The university should educate students on how they can keep themselves safe in the city.
Marisa Sandoval, Contributing Writer
• Sep 9, 2022
Guest Essay: Campus Safety dept. ‘a ship without a captain,’ officer says
An officer describes arrogant, disrespectful leadership and low morale among staff in NYU’s Department of Campus Safety.
an anonymous Campus Safety officer, Guest Contributor
• Apr 25, 2022
Opinion: Coverage of Brooklyn shooting ignores lessons of previous mass shootings
Mainstream media coverage following last week's Brooklyn shooting has failed readers on multiple counts, focusing on the alleged attacker rather than the victims and failing to use trigger warnings.
Steph Wittstruck, Contributing Writer
• Apr 18, 2022
Editorial: Don’t throw more money at the failing NYPD
The NYPD’s response to the Brooklyn subway shooting showed once again that they don’t keep us safe. It’s time to pursue other options.
WSN Editorial Board
• Apr 18, 2022
Editorial: The NY Post is lying to you about homelessness around NYU
The right-wing media wants you to hate unhoused people. Don’t let them egg you on.
WSN Editorial Board
• Apr 11, 2022
Opinion: Anti-Asian hate crimes are not a reason to bolster policing
Asian American communities across the country are being targeted in anti-Asian hate crimes. While these communities deserve to feel safe, an increase in policing is not the answer.
Srishti Bungle, Opinion Editor
• Mar 10, 2022
Editorial: Eric Adams needs to house the homeless, not attack them
Mayor Adams wants to make our trains safer by removing unhoused individuals. His plan, unfortunately, relies heavily on policing and other forms of carceral violence.
WSN Editorial Board
• Feb 28, 2022
Opinion: NYU, be more vigilant against antisemitism
Following the news that another campus building was marred by a swastika, NYU and its students need to take a stand against antisemitism.
Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Feb 24, 2022
Opinion: Put an end to ‘missing white woman syndrome’
Considering the fact that nine other bodies were found in the high-profile search for Gabby Petito, we should treat missing cases involving people of color with increased importance.
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Oct 29, 2021
Opinion: NYPD officers must be held legally accountable
Recent findings of NYPD officers' misconduct underscore the importance of strict disciplinary accountability.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Oct 28, 2021
Liam Restivo, Contributing Writer • Mar 17, 2024
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor • Mar 15, 2024
Ashley Simons, Contributing Writer • Mar 15, 2024
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • Mar 12, 2024
Julia Diorio, Music Editor • Feb 20, 2024