Education
Paywalls Contribute to the Gatekeeping of Information
When media companies are controlled by multibillionaires, paywalls are an unnecessary hindrance to accessible journalism.
Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
Despite being a common classroom practice, most professors who forbid laptop use don’t understand the problem this creates for many students.
GSOC’s Newest Fight for Survival
Following a new National Labor Relations Board rule, graduate students’ right to organize is at stake. What does this mean for graduate student organizers in NYU’s Graduate Student Organizing Committee?
The US Needs a General Strike
The National Labor Relations Board’s plan to redefine graduate students as non-workers poses a new threat to the growing labor movement. If the plan succeeds, mass action is the only response.
The Traces of Voluntourism in Project Outreach
Community service programs like Project Outreach at NYU can create a false sense of connection to communities you don’t belong to.
A Colony in Disguise: Puerto Rico’s Anthem
Puerto Rico’s colonial status is shown through its national anthem, which not only reinforces its subjugation but continues to alienate Puerto Ricans from their own history.
NYU, We Need to Talk
NYU says it has open lines of communication between its students and the administration, but that's far from the truth.
Smoothing the FYA Transition
Transitioning from a first-year away to Washington Square can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be.
A for Art, B for Best
Art students should not be constrained by the framework of traditional grades and should understand the role of subjectivity in grading art.
Online Courses Are Ultimately a Step Forward for Learning
The pros of taking online courses outweigh their questionable cons.
Which Tisch Are You Talking About?
Tisch needs more than just a Day of Community.
The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles
With the recent attention given to college admissions processes, one question remains: why are universities so obsessed with hearing trauma stories from students of color?
