Opinion
Opinion: The COVID-19 vaccines remain the best weapons against the pandemic
A new antiviral medication developed by Merck is awaiting FDA approval. The potential approval and widespread use of this new medication could help save thousands of lives, but the vaccine remains the best deterrent to the pandemic.
Opinion: Social media companies should hire more moderators
In light of Frances Haugen’s congressional testimony, Facebook and similar companies should hire more content moderators to filter out harmful content.
Editorial: Larry Fink is a climate hypocrite
By calling on nations to reduce carbon emissions, but holding investments in fossil fuel corporations through BlackRock, NYU trustee Larry Fink fails to put his money where his mouth is.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
