Opinion

Opinion: NYU should make professors use Brightspace
Brightspace was created to simplify the lives of professors and students. Professors should use this platform instead of other websites.
Neha Magesh, Staff Writer
• October 14, 2021

Opinion: NYU should offer free local news subscriptions
NYU should sponsor free digital subscriptions to local news outlets for the university community, just as it does with The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 8, 2021

Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?
NYU would not be able to function without Latine staff and faculty. From servers in dining halls to administrative workers, the university relies on the Latine community and must do more to uplift it.
Lorraine Olaya, Copy Chief
• October 7, 2021

Opinion: Taking cheap shots at AOC hurts the progressive movement
After Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Met Gala attendance and Iron Dome vote, progressives are hurting the democratic socialist cause by joining in with the conservatives criticizing her.
Batoul Fathi, Staff Writer
• October 6, 2021

Opinion: Don’t take progressive politicians at their word
Progressive politicians such as AOC and Jamaal Bowman have repeatedly abandoned their stated ideologies. It’s time we question if they truly champion the change we are looking for.
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 5, 2021

Editorial: NYU must expand virtual attendance options
Although we’re making progress in the fight against COVID-19, it is essential that virtual attendance options are available to the NYU student body.
WSN Editorial Board
• October 4, 2021

Opinion: NYU should expand institutional financial aid for transfer students
NYU remains one of the most expensive universities in the United States. Despite its overwhelming financial resources, its financial aid options for transfer students are inexcusably paltry.
Morgan Caramello, Staff Writer
• October 4, 2021

Opinion: NYU must do more for Hispanic Heritage Month
In the month-long celebration of Latine people and heritage, is the university doing enough to celebrate the students and faculty that fall under this umbrella?
Mariana Trimble, Contributing Writer
• October 1, 2021

Opinion: Close Rikers now
Amid an alarming rise in suicides, neglect and unlivable conditions, it is incumbent upon Mayor Bill de Blasio to shut down Rikers Island jail complex and stop wasting taxpayer money on pointless reforms.
Asha Ramachandran, Opinion Editor
• September 30, 2021

Staff Rants: The Mario movie
Here are our thoughts on the Mario movie. Enjoy!
Jake Capriotti, Alexandra Chan, Manasa Gudavalli, Ryan Kawahara, Max Tiefer
• September 29, 2021

Opinion: The true crime of Gabby Petito’s story was domestic violence
The Gabby Petito conversation cannot overlook how our legal system inadequately handles domestic abuse.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 29, 2021

Opinion: Andy King’s ribbon-cutting appearance underscores weak NYC governmental accountability
Making public appearances alongside the ex-councilman after his removal from office for workplace misconduct, New York City politicians send mixed signals on accountability. They must do better by cutting ties with perpetrators and fulfilling their promised audit for sexual harassment policies.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 27, 2021


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