Opinion
Opinion: NYU’s approach to unionization is getting old
The university’s contract faculty union recently reached an agreement with NYU that will allow it to vote to be formally recognized, but the university’s interactions with other on-campus labor groups still leave something to be desired.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• Jan 24, 2024
Letter from the editor: On reflection
Honoring my final semester at the Washington Square News, NYU’s independent student-led publication.
Manasa Gudavalli, Editor-in-Chief
• Jan 22, 2024
Guest Essay: SGA Semester in Review
Ryan Carney is Chair of the Student Government Assembly.
Ryan Carney, Guest Contributor
• Dec 15, 2023
Off-Third: The NYU bookstore is the best spot for holiday gift shopping
Thinking about getting your mom another candle? Try an empty diploma frame instead!
Ganga Subramanian, Staff Writer
• Dec 15, 2023
Opinion: NYU’s ‘Respect | No Hate’ campaign is a well-intentioned facade
Amid on-campus tensions caused by the Israel-Hamas war, NYU was quick to launch a universitywide “Respect | No Hate” campaign, but the university’s efforts have been more performative than effective.
Abi Rivera, Opinion Editor
• Dec 8, 2023
Opinion: First-years need freedom from meal plans
First-years at NYU are constrained by a rigid meal plan system with little-to-no freedom, leading to wasted food and money.
Jack Sloan, Contributing Writer
• Dec 7, 2023
Opinion: NYU Residence halls need composting bins
While NYU dining halls allow students to compost their meals, these efforts are fruitless without bringing compost bins into dorms as well.
Josie Leach, Contributing Writer
• Dec 1, 2023
Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
It's the end of the term, which means it's the holiday season! WSN staff shares their thoughts about it — the good and the bad, but mostly the bad.
Krish Dev, Alisha Goel, Alexa Donovan, Molly Koch, Qianshan Weng, Sabrina Lee, Bruna Horvath, Natalie Thomas, Katherine Welander, and Naisha Roy
• Dec 1, 2023
Guest Essay: NYU wants your opinion about AI tools
Clay Shirky is the university’s vice provost for AI and technology in education.
Clay Shirky, Guest Contributor
• Nov 30, 2023
Guest Essay: A call to support the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies
JJ Briscoe is the Student Government Assembly’s director of diversity.
JJ Briscoe, Guest Contributor
• Nov 30, 2023
Opinion: The student government should spend its money better
Last year’s student government spending shows a misunderstanding of student needs. There are better uses for our tuition dollars.
Naisha Roy, Deputy Managing Editor
• Nov 30, 2023
Opinion: Thanksgiving Recess leaves out-of-state and international students stranded
During NYU’s short, three-day Thanksgiving break, many international and out-of-state students find themselves alone in their dorms, missing out on valuable time with missed friends and family.
Katherine Welander, Deputy Copy Chief
• Nov 17, 2023
Isabella Bernabeo, Contributing Writer • Mar 27, 2024
Lulu Chatterjee, Staff Writer • Mar 27, 2024
Anjali Mehta, Contributing Writer • Mar 27, 2024
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor • Mar 26, 2024
Dharma Niles, Deputy News Editor • Mar 12, 2024
Julia Diorio, Music Editor • Feb 20, 2024