Opinion

Letter to the Editor: 94 LS faculty members approve statement to WSN
A letter concerning a WSN guest essay published on April 23.
The Liberal Studies Faculty Assembly Steering Committee
• April 26, 2025

Off Topic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s autism solution is worse than the problem
The health secretary’s proposed autism study is unrealistic, prejudiced and sets dangerous precedents for federal data collection and compilation.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor
• April 25, 2025

Opinion: The United States has a literacy problem
In recent years, Americans have suffered from a decrease in literacy — and there are no signs of improvement.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 24, 2025

Guest Essay: We, a small group of LS faculty, call on Mills to resign
Some Liberal Studies faculty members share their concern about President Linda Mills’ leadership and the dean of Liberal Studies’ leave from NYU.
A group of concerned Liberal Studies faculty
• April 23, 2025

Editorial: Why NYU should, but probably won’t, follow Harvard
Unlike other universities responding to the escalating attacks on higher education, NYU has chosen quiet compliance that likely won’t offer real protections.
WSN Editorial Board
• April 23, 2025

Opinion: New York doesn’t want hyper-progressive politicians like Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani’s platform may appeal to progressive ideals, but its real-world impact could harm the very people it is meant to help.
Becky Flanagan, Contributing Writer
• April 22, 2025

Opinion: Zohran Mamdani is the progressive leader New York needs
For everyday New Yorkers struggling with high costs of living, Zohran Mamdani’s commitment to progressive and democratic values make him the right choice for mayor.
Serin Lee, Staff Writer
• April 18, 2025

Guest Essay: Emma Bell for SGA chair
Dymond Walker is a senior at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Dymond Walker, Guest Contributor
• April 17, 2025

Opinion: Trump’s attack on New York climate laws will have long-term ramifications
President Donald Trump’s new executive order threatens to dismantle local climate laws, inhibit environmental justice and shift the cost of climate change back onto everyday Americans.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer
• April 17, 2025

Opinion: Gen Z activism is performative, not productive
Gen Z is known for their advocacy — but when you look beyond the clicks, likes and posts, there is not much left.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 17, 2025

Off-Third: Mills to star in Broadway bio-musical, tickets start at $1099
Move aside Jake Gyllenhaal and Denzel Washington: A new celebrity star is making her mark on the New York stage with “Linda! The Untold Story of NYU’s Diva.”
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 16, 2025

Off Topic: Trump’s war on the arts
The current administration’s new executive order to limit the exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution mirrors actions of past authoritarian leaders.
Alexa Donovan, Arts Editor
• April 16, 2025


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Leena Ahmed, Contributing Writer • May 22, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • May 16, 2025

Yezen Saadah, Editor-at-Large • May 15, 2025