Culture Op

Opinion: Unity is what makes Wordle special
The viral daily word game slows us down and brings us together. That force for unification should be more appreciated.
Alexandra Cohen, Senior Staff Writer
• February 9, 2022

Opinion: Kat Hernandez on ‘Euphoria’ reinforces fat stereotypes instead of breaking them
HBO’s hit show “Euphoria” has been praised for its representation of fat women in the character Kat Hernandez. It still falls short of a realistic conception of fat women — her depiction is deeply problematic.
Sade Collier, Staff Writer
• February 4, 2022

Opinion: For what ‘Euphoria’ gains in drama, it lacks in genuine representation
Despite the popularity of Euphoria, the HBO show suffers for its lack of non-exploitative representation. This is fuelled by a glaring absence of diversity in writers and creative directors.
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 1, 2022

Opinion: Christmas is a lexical glutton
All holidays are not created equal, and this inequality has been compounded by our very vocabulary. This Christmas season, let us right this wrong.
Max Tiefer and Lorraine Olaya
• December 3, 2021

Opinion: The Museum Gateway Program suspension is an opportunity to scrutinize our relationship with museums
While we cannot reverse the suspension of NYU’s Museum Gateway program, we can use this time to re-evaluate our relationships with museums and which ones we, as students, receive free admission to.
Michelle Han, Contributing Writer
• April 22, 2021

Professors, Students Aren’t Asking for Pina Coladas
Professors, here are ways you can help students during a COVID-19 semester.
Bianca de Ayala, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 28, 2020

Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
While it’s tempting to try to continue on as normal during this time, trying to forget that we’re living through a pandemic might be more harmful than helpful for mental health.
Helen Wajda, Opinion Editor
• September 15, 2020

Help Local Bookstores During COVID-19
Independent bookstores were struggling even before the pandemic hit and are now being forced to question if they will ever open their doors again. Here’s how you can help.
Sam O’Donnell, Staff Writer
• May 6, 2020

The National Emergency Library Must Support Both Authors and Readers
While the creation of the National Emergency Library is good in principle, the service’s current model is detrimental to authors.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 13, 2020

The COVID-19 Productivity Trap
Dealing with a global pandemic is difficult enough without the added pressures of being as productive as possible at home.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 2, 2020

Confronting Identity in Light of Coronavirus and Xenophobia
As much as I may identify with my own nation, the recent pandemic has shown me how fragile this relationship truly is.
Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 23, 2020

Stop Diet Eurocentrism
As dietitians and public health officials constantly search for solutions to fix America’s health, they need to include more dishes from a variety of cuisines, rather than solely promoting the Eurocentric diet.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 11, 2020

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