Culture Op
Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine
Though Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s has been consistently called out for its cultural insensitivity, it still remains popular among New Yorkers. Supporting businesses like this is an example of erasure of Chinese-American history.
The Phrase ‘International Student’ Disguises Discrimination Against East Asians
NYU students often use the word “international” instead of “Asian” whenever they want to express their racist sentiments but keep up politically correct appearances.
Social Media Platforms Need to Censor Better
The decision for social media platforms to ban nudity may be for decency’s sake, but it leaves artists bare to an environment with limited means of success.
Understanding the Trend of Performance Activism
Many students take to social media to advocate against current policies, but these trends rarely translate into action.
Instead of Demonizing Bootlegs, Make Professional Recordings Available
Bootlegs of musicals are a temporary fix for the problem of accessibility in the theater community, which would be solved by professionally recorded shows.
To Condemn Serial Killers, We Must Stop Glorifying Them
Serial killers like Ted Bundy deserve to be relegated to the dredges of society, and we must change how popular media portrays them.
Statistics Aren’t Everything, NYU
Despite advertising otherwise, diversity at NYU is more complex than the numbers it releases
NYU’s Lack of Consideration for Black Students
NYU only caters to a majority of its students, making minorities feel excluded.
NYU Isn’t Doing Enough for Religious Students
The religious exemptions policy places the burden on students, further alienating those who are active in their faith.
The Battle for LGBTQ Rights Is Far From Over
After the landmark 2015 case legalizing same-sex marriage, some believed the American fight for LGBTQ rights was over. However, three upcoming Supreme Court cases could change everything.
Internships Have Become Intimidation Tactics
Boasting about internships has become an intimidation tactic to signal position in the college hierarchy, and exaggerating internship experience has become more important than the internships themselves.
Paywalls Contribute to the Gatekeeping of Information
When media companies are controlled by multibillionaires, paywalls are an unnecessary hindrance to accessible journalism.
