Opinion
Opinion: New York, invest in CUNY
As New York state lawmakers finalize budgeting for the 2023 fiscal year, we must urge them to increase support for the City University of New York system.
Opinion: NYU’s Women’s History Month isn’t enough
The university’s underwhelming commemoration of Women’s History Month underscores the necessity for more substantive yearlong efforts highlighting women’s achievements and struggles.
Editorial: Make daylight saving time permanent
The Sunshine Protection Act would bring a much-needed end to the biannual clock switching, placing us permanently on daylight saving time.
Opinion: From a student who used to worship them, college rankings are worthless
The recent allegations that Columbia University exaggerated statistics to improve its US News & World Report ranking demonstrate that it’s past time to retire the false prestige of college rankings.
Opinion: It’s time to give trans people respect, agency and autonomy
Transphobic bills have continued to pass through state legislatures, but American democracy should be protecting transgender people, not oppressing them.
Staff Rants: The doors vs. wheels debate
WSN staff offers up our thoughts on a timeless question: Are there more doors or wheels in this world? Enjoy!
Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
The executive director of NYU Counseling and Wellness Services addresses suicide contagion, counseling wait times and in-person counseling availability in response to a recent WSN article about the history of suicide at NYU.
Opinion: Adams, take away the mask mandate but keep the vax
New York City has removed the mask mandate in public schools, but it is an irresponsible choice to have also gotten rid of proof of vaccination requirements.
Opinion: Anti-Asian hate crimes are not a reason to bolster policing
Asian American communities across the country are being targeted in anti-Asian hate crimes. While these communities deserve to feel safe, an increase in policing is not the answer.
Opinion: It’s now or never for reproductive justice
Recent abortion restrictions and bans threaten reproductive rights — especially with the challenging of Roe v. Wade in June 2022. The way to protect reproductive justice lies in intersectionality.
Opinion: NYU, do not lift the mask mandate
Making masks optional is irresponsible and would put students at risk.
Off-Third: The cosmetic case for mask mandates
The second-best university in New York City has lifted their mask mandate. As the No. 1 school in the city, we need to stand our ground.
