Opinion
President Trump Has No Clue What He’s Doing
The President’s blatant and intentional mismanagement of COVID-19 highlights his inability to perform the duties associated with his role.
Making Space for Self-Compassion Starts in the Classroom
While it’s tempting to try to continue on as normal during this time, trying to forget that we’re living through a pandemic might be more harmful than helpful for mental health.
Hotel Evictions Show NYC’s Disregard For Homeless People’s Needs
Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to evict homeless residents from a neighborhood hotel after Upper West Siders threatened to sue the city not only endangers public health, but reflects hostility towards homeless individuals.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Are Not Enough
In light of anti-racist uprisings across the country, the NYU administration has recently stressed its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This does little to tackle institutional racism in any meaningful way.
Trump’s WeChat Ban Is Xenophobic
The ban of the Chinese messaging app WeChat could have disastrous effects on the Chinese immigrant community.
The Reprisal of Bush V. Gore Threatens Our Elections
President Trump has recently filed lawsuits against New Jersey and Nevada for their efforts to increase voter accessibility, citing the controversial case Bush v. Gore. If this legal reasoning is accepted, it may wreak havoc on our courts and elections for decades to come.
Staff Rants: Back To School
From the big workload to Zoom complaints, our staff has a lot of feelings about the first week of classes.
Funding the MTA Is a Necessity
Without federal relief for the MTA, wealthier residents of the city will continue to afford alternatives to public transportation while low-income communities will suffer even more.
NYPD, Stay Out Of Our Restaurants
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent plan to reopen indoor dining and use the New York Police Department to enforce social distancing will only place Black and indigenous people of color in more danger. Instead, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene should shut down noncompliant restaurants.
NYU’s Inadequate Quarantine Meals Exacerbated Food Insecurity
NYU’s failure to deliver sufficient food to quarantined students has become a social media trend in the last few weeks. But amidst all the jokes and viral posts, the struggles of low-income and food insecure students are being neglected and trivialized.
Staff Rants: Coronavirus
From the loss of indoor seating to general annoyance, our staff has a lot to say about the coronavirus.
The Persistence of Classism at NYU
The classist language used on the American Sign Language Department’s universal syllabus reveals an ongoing culture of elitism that extends beyond the student body.
