Opinion
Off Topic: The alt-right is lying about free speech
Despite its supposed commitment to freedom of speech, the Trump Administration’s actions reveal its commitment to stifling political opposition and controlling narratives.
Opinion: Why small talk matters in a big city
In an often isolating city, small talk may be the solution to the “epidemic” of loneliness.
Opinion: NYU gentrifies as New Yorkers suffer
NYU’s geographical dominance impacts both affordable housing and the progression of gentrification in lower Manhattan.
Opinion: Hustle culture is harming us, and self-care isn’t helping
In our performance-driven world, students find themselves on the receiving end of two toxic trends — hustle culture and its commercialized counterpart, self-care.
Guest Essay: At NYU, we cannot afford to be passive in the face of fascism.
President Donald Trump’s blitzkrieg of executive orders threatens international students, trans rights, diversity initiatives and our core values.
Opinion: Students need to rethink their relationship with weed
As marijuana use increases among college students, including at NYU, it's important to consider the risks that often go overlooked.
Off Topic: DeepSeek’s arrival is a wakeup call for AI regulation
With a new, more cost-effective chatbot permeating the market and openly sharing the secrets to its success, we must question whether DeepSeek’s effects will be disturbing or democratic.
Off Topic: The case for dating across the political divide
In an increasingly polarized world, political differences are a dealbreaker for most people, making it harder to find common ground, let alone fall in love.
Opinion: Subway safety is a manufactured crisis
New York City is spending millions on subway policing and surveillance, but these measures do more to ease public anxiety than actually reduce crime.
Guest Essay: NYU is right to suspend students for rule violations
Faculty & Staff Against Antisemitism is a group of faculty, staff and administrators aimed at combating antisemitism on campus.
Opinion: Campus conversations must include all voices
From stereotyping to shunning, students and staff at NYU have created a campus climate of profiling and exclusion where students are unable to express themselves.
Editorial: NYU, step up
Over the last few weeks, NYU has denied gender-affirming care to children, refused to protect international students and faculty amid an unprecedented immigration crackdown, and demonstrated a profound disregard for the needs of its community.
