Education

Opinion: NYU cares more about image than free speech
The university’s speedy response to restoring a Federalist Society panel shows that moral consistency takes a back seat to public relations.
Annika Wilewicz, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 10, 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

Editorial: Students deserve clarity from NYU leadership
Administrators’ memo about the government shutdown marked a rare moment of transparency, but more is required to support a civically engaged student body.
WSN Editorial Board
• October 3, 2025

Opinion: NYU uses renovations to suppress student speech
The university’s vague construction projects across public areas are an excuse to push out on-campus protest.
Grace Penny, Contributing Writer
• September 30, 2025

Opinion: NYU is falling behind on free speech
Over 100 universities have already codified robust free speech protections — it’s time for NYU to do the same.
Serin Lee, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 23, 2025

Off Topic: We can’t afford to prioritize AI in early education
The rise of private, artificial intelligence-powered schools pose a threat to the next generation of students and the development of their critical thinking skills.
Maggie Turner, Opinion Editor
• September 8, 2025

Editorial: Linda Mills, where are you?
Our university president stands at a precipice, where she can choose to either complicitly facilitate repression or loudly stand up for NYU’s values.
WSN Editorial Board
• May 5, 2025

Opinion: This finals week, don’t put studying before mental health
While people brag about how little sleep they got last night while studying for finals, embrace sustainable studying strategies to stay productive.
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
• May 1, 2025

Opinion: Gen Z is abusing therapy speak
The rise of therapy jargon in everyday language is leading our generation to focus too much on ourselves.
Sam Kats, Staff Writer
• April 28, 2025

Opinion: The United States has a literacy problem
In recent years, Americans have suffered from a decrease in literacy — and there are no signs of improvement.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 24, 2025

Guest Essay: We, a small group of LS faculty, call on Mills to resign
Some Liberal Studies faculty members share their concern about President Linda Mills’ leadership and the dean of Liberal Studies’ leave from NYU.
A group of concerned Liberal Studies faculty
• April 23, 2025

Guest Essay: Emma Bell for SGA chair
Dymond Walker is a senior at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Dymond Walker, Guest Contributor
• April 17, 2025

Dharma Niles, Editor-In-Chief • October 10, 2025

Robin Young, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2025

Eva Mundo, Deputy News Editor • October 10, 2025

Yuuki Lubin, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2025

Yezen Saadah, Staff Writer • October 10, 2025