Opinion
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.
Opinion: Getting rid of the MetroCard is a loss for accessibility in NYC
As New York City goes tap-only, the city risks leaving behind the people who benefit from its transit system daily.
Opinion: Gov. Kathy Hochul needs to restore New Yorkers’ trust in the public health system
Following the launch of the West Coast Health Alliance, New York should take similar measures to assuage growing distrust in government health policies.
Opinion: Last week’s threat warned us to not rely on administrators
In the wake of a potential emergency, students were left to refer to bootleg screenshots and Instagram reposts.
Opinion: NYU students are targets for public debates — it’s time to disengage
The insidious underpinnings of this viral content destroy earnest and productive political discourse.
Opinion: Stop scrolling, before your attention span is worse than that of a goldfish
From Bobst Library to the classroom, attention spans are collapsing. Phone-free policies may help, but NYU students need more than a locked phone to learn — or care.
Off Topic: Department of Defense name change counters tradition and goals
The move directly contrasts the president’s self branding as a peacemaker.
Off Topic: Charlie Kirk fought for what killed him
Kirk’s murder was a tragic product of the ideology he championed.
Opinion: For subway safety, militarization isn’t the answer
Recent initiatives to increase police and National Guard presence in the city’s transit system raise questions about who is actually allowed to feel safe on the subway, and whether funding would be better spent on mental health and housing programs.
Off-Third: WSN endorses Anna Wintour for NYU spokesperson
Following the news of John Beckman’s plans to retire at the end of 2025, Wintour is the only logical candidate to represent the university.
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.
Off Topic: Vaccine mandates aren’t ‘slavery’ — they’re necessary for safe schooling
Unqualified MAGA adherents are running Florida’s new health commission with an anti-science agenda that puts children at risk.
