Opinion
The Principled Necessity of Tuition Reimbursement
With the transition to online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, NYU students deserve a tuition refund.
Navigating the Coronavirus as Student Journalists
Much like the rest of the country and the world, WSN has been severely impacted by the outbreak of the global pandemic. As an essential service, our work still continues.
The Urgency of Housing Justice During the Pandemic
New York has done little to address the grave concerns of renters and homeowners as COVID-19 ravages the state. There is an urgent need for the government to protect New Yorkers by instituting immediate rent, mortgage and utility payment suspension.
It’s Time for University-Wide Pass/Fail
Continuing to use the letter grade system during a global crisis only places an undue burden on students.
Staff Rants and Raves: Self-Quarantine
Here’s our staff’s struggles and joys while in isolation.
Provide Resources for Undocumented Immigrants
During this pandemic, it’s essential that undocumented immigrants aren’t left behind.
Off-Third: CAS Junior Shocked Real Estate Company Doesn’t Actually Care About Tenants
One student was shocked that the real estate company that he paid to educate him doesn’t actually care about his well-being.
NYU’s Evictions Show Its Disregard for Students’ Needs
The closure of residence halls last week showed that, yet again, NYU has failed to put the interests of its students first.
Confronting Identity in Light of Coronavirus and Xenophobia
As much as I may identify with my own nation, the recent pandemic has shown me how fragile this relationship truly is.
Staff Rants: Online Classes
NYU students have been taking classes online since Wednesday, March 11. Hear our staff’s experiences on the situation.
The Exploitation of Prisoners During Crisis
As the coronavirus spreads across the state, New York is shifting the responsibility of combating the outbreak onto incarcerated people and is paying them around 60 cents an hour to do it.
Stop Diet Eurocentrism
As dietitians and public health officials constantly search for solutions to fix America’s health, they need to include more dishes from a variety of cuisines, rather than solely promoting the Eurocentric diet.
