Opinion
SNL’s (Mis)Representation of Asian Americans
SNL’s recent hiring — and firing — of the blatantly racist Shane Gillis shows that comedy still has a long way to go.
Lauren Duca, Natalie Beach and Performative Activism
NYU has been in the spotlight recently, following profiles on multiple problematic individuals associated with the university — reflective of NYU’s culture at large.
Off-Third: NYU Debuts New Resource to Protect Sexual Predators
After facing a slew of controversies, the university wants those found guilty of sexual misconduct to know that they have a home at NYU.
How Framing Directs the Democratic Debates
By turning Democratic policy into Republican talking points, debate moderators make the events about themselves and their potential profit rather than about the candidates.
Unionize College Sports
California’s new bill for college sports is a good first step, but unionization should be the goal.
The Overlooked Solution to Aid: Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Following attacks on immigrants and the groups that support them, it’s important to remember the vital role of immigrant assistance agencies.
NYU Is Protecting Abusers
By rehiring Professor Avital Ronell and keeping Michael Steinhardt on the Board of Trustees, the university has sided with perpetrators of sexual misconduct.
South Africa’s Gender-Based Violence Needs Our Attention
South African women have something to say. It’s time we listened to them.
Ronell’s Return Is a Slap to Survivors
Professor Avital Ronell’s presence at NYU shows the survivors here that their experiences aren’t trusted or respected, and keeping them safe isn’t a priority of the university.
Rupi Kaur Is Killing Poetry
The popularity of Instagram confessional poetry is rising, but is it wiping out more legitimate forms of poetry?
Ending Afghanistan Starts at the University
As a forever war drags on, students must understand their historic importance in stopping conflicts and pick up their contemporary responsibility to oppose the war in Afghanistan.
