Opinion

Opinion: NYU’s conduct policies do more to silence students than protect them
The university’s expectations on student conduct are restrictive and not worth the loss of free expression, even in the face of emerging safety concerns on campus due to the Israel-Hamas war.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• November 14, 2023

Opinion: Grieving the Israel-Hamas war feels almost impossible. Hate is not the answer.
Students and faculty are deeply affected over the loss of life in the Israel-Hamas war, but the hatred surrounding the topic on campus is making an already unbearable situation worse.
Salena Tewari-Rubin, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2023

Opinion: Root for your Violets — they deserve it
Our sports teams have been excelling lately, and it’s up to us to show them we appreciate it.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• November 8, 2023

Guest Essay: A statement from NYU Journalism students and alumni on press freedom
In a letter to NYU Journalism department faculty and administration, students and alumni of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute are calling for the Institute to address the deaths of journalists in the Israel-Hamas war.
Students and Alumni of the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute
• November 7, 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

Opinion: Safe Ride struggles to support commuters — but it doesn’t have to
With a few small changes, the program could improve accessibility for thousands of off-campus students.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• November 3, 2023

Off-Third: NYU to use students as human fire extinguishers following policy change
Through combat, singing and the NYU spirit, there’s a new way to fight fires — Violet-style.
Emily Genova, Copy Chief
• November 2, 2023

Opinion: The NYU Promise is not promising for all students
The university’s promise to cover tuition for low-income students is a start, but its limited scope makes it incomplete.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• October 30, 2023

Letter from the editor: On celebration
Celebrating a half century of the Washington Square News, NYU’s independent undergraduate newspaper.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief
• October 27, 2023

Staff Rants: Spooky season
Our staff shares their thoughts on Halloween.
Molly Koch, Krish Dev, Julia Diorio, Yezen Saadah, Kevin Wu, Nikkala Kovacevic, Abi Rivera, Naisha Roy and Ania Keenan
• October 27, 2023

Opinion: Bobst’s new first floor renovation is a missed opportunity
The library update could have made the space more practical while maintaining its aesthetic, but the renovation fails to do either.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 27, 2023

Opinion: NYU shouldn’t have closed the Kimmel stairs
Students have the right to peacefully demonstrate, and restricting university spaces against that purpose conflicts with NYU’s values.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• October 20, 2023


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