Opinion
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Must Do More For Its Students
Extending time-to-degree deadlines and funding packages are necessary accommodations for graduate students who have recognized and adapted to the crisis we are in.
The Case for Universal Pass
The COVID-19 crisis has put far too many students at odds with the traditional path to success. The time for Universal Pass is here.
NYC Public Schools Are Failing English Language Learners
As the New York City public school system has transitioned completely to remote learning, they have abandoned struggling English language learning students and immigrant families who lack digital literacy.
Staff Rants: Drinks
From milk to kombucha — here’s our staff’s hot takes on drinks.
Release Juveniles From Detention Centers During COVID-19
States need to expedite the release of youth from juvenile detention centers in order to protect them from both COVID-19 and emotional trauma.
Medical Discrimination Lingers in the Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the fact that Black and Brown people in America constantly face discrimination in access to healthcare.
Yes, Stay-at-Home Orders Are Legal and Necessary
Last week, we witnessed an eruption of protests against multiple government’s shelter-in-place orders, across multiple states, under the guise of protecting personal liberties, but these protestors have failed to truly grasp what civil liberties actually are.
NYU Must Transition to 24-Hour Exams During COVID-19
Exams need to strike a balance between normality and adaptability. The 24-hour exam period might be one way to do exactly that.
Prioritizing Transparency in Federal Relief Spending
With the CARES Act, NYU will receive around $25 million in grants. The university must be financially transparent with what they do with this money to make sure that it goes to areas that need funding the most.
Staff Rants and Raves: Movies
From Lizzie McGuire to Lady Bird — here’s what our staff thinks about movies.
