Opinion

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

Opinion: COVID-19 still exists, despite what NYU seems to think
NYU’s relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions does not justify neglecting the needs of positive students.
Ganga Subramanian, Staff Writer
• October 19, 2023

Opinion: NYU, don’t abandon your Palestinian students
In the face of widespread propaganda, misinformation and brutality, the university’s silence on its Palestinian students’ pain is not merely passive, but actively causing harm.
Adrita Talukder, Culture Editor
• October 17, 2023

Opinion: All-nighters are a midterm mistake
Just because Bobst is open 24/7 doesn't mean you need to be there 24/7.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• October 12, 2023

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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • April 4, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • April 4, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • April 4, 2025