Education
Opinion: NYU’s hypocritical attitude toward student activism isn’t new
As much as the university frames itself as a progressive institution, it continues to regress into actions that undermine social and political activism.
Muhammad Siddiqui, Staff Writer
• September 25, 2024
Opinion: NYU’s How We Engage Toolkit forces students to comply with its politics
The university’s new training module goes beyond superficiality by embedding problematic policies into a mandatory agreement.
Krish Dev, Director of Creative & Digital Strategy
• September 23, 2024
Opinion: NYU needs to give transfer students a better shot
With no guaranteed housing, limited financial aid and a lack of community, many transfer students are left feeling blue instead of violet.
Alexandria Smith, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2024
Guest Essay: Club reimbursements render officers penniless and employees overworked
Sebastián A. Prats-Fernández is the co-president of the Puerto Rican Student Association.
Sebastián Prats-Fernández, Guest Contributor
• September 20, 2024
Opinion: Can we please say goodbye to physical IDs at NYU?
The physical NYU ID is unsecure, burdensome and outdated. A mobile card is more logical, and would improve security measures.
Jack Sloan, Staff Writer
• September 12, 2024
Opinion: NYU’s new code of conduct redefines political opposition as discrimination
The university’s updated student conduct policy weaponizes Title VI to stifle criticism of Israel by falsely equating critique of Zionism with antisemitism, a move NYU had claimed will not change existing policies.
Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor
• September 3, 2024
Opinion: Renaming the Steinhardt school is long overdue
It’s about time the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development changed its name.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• February 16, 2024
Opinion: Drama students should be able to choose their preferred studio
Tisch should allow drama students the ability to rank their choices of studios during the application process.
Jack Sloan, Staff Writer
• February 15, 2024
Opinion: Covering course fees is a necessary step toward affordability
If students are paying over $90,000 to attend the university, the least it can do is cover a few extra fees.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• February 8, 2024
Opinion: NYU advising needs to do better
The hit-or-miss reality of NYU’s advising system leaves students grappling with a lack of guidance, revealing a need for a more supportive approach.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 16, 2023
Opinion: NYU’s course registration is outdated
The university’s system for course registration is counterintuitive — and in need of a long overdue update.
Katherine Welander, Deputy Copy Chief
• November 15, 2023
Opinion: NYU should recognize the researchers union
Researchers at NYU deserve more benefits and support from the university. The first step is recognition.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 3, 2023
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor • October 9, 2024
Alexa Donovan, Arts Editor • October 9, 2024
Emily Genova, Managing Editor • October 9, 2024
Bella Simonte, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024