Opinion

Letter From the Editor: Future of Journalism
Hanna Khosravi and Melanie Pineda introduce WSN’S Opinion Desk’s latest project, analyzing the future of journalism in relation to politics, social media and journalism education.
Melanie Pineda and Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editors
• May 7, 2019

Q&A with Professor Mitchell Stephens, Part I: How History Informs the Future and How Journalism Education is Changing
This is part I of an extended interview with Professor Mitchell Stephens, who teaches journalism at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at NYU. Stephens is the author of “A History of News,” “Beyond News: The Future of Journalism” and “Journalism Unbound.” Stephens’ works focus largely on the history of journalism, the future of the journalism industry and journalism education.
Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor
• May 7, 2019

A Semester in Review
The Editorial Board reflects on the important issues reported by WSN this past semester.
WSN Editorial Board
• May 6, 2019

Why Buttigieg Is Wrong for America
A look at Pete Buttigieg’s time as mayor of South Bend shows his lack of empathy for communities and people of color.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• May 6, 2019

Self-Care or Self-Sabotage?
Living life within the confines of your comfort zone can feel like self-care, but confronting your fears reaps greater rewards.
Hope Rangaswami, Columnist
• May 6, 2019

Black Women Are Human
The stereotypes surrounding black women make it impossible to feel our emotions the same way our white counterparts do.
Mili Mansaray, Contributing Writer
• May 6, 2019

NYU Isn’t Taking Care of Its Students
Analyzing the Wellness Center’s track record — and crunching some numbers — doesn’t inspire much optimism.
Abby Hofstetter, Instagram Editor
• May 5, 2019

Staff Rants & Raves: Commuter Edition
Making my way downtown, walking fast, faces pass and I’m 20 minutes late to Texts and Ideas.
WSN Staff
• May 2, 2019

The Problem With Productivity
When we base our self-worth solely on our productivity, we lose sight of everything else that makes us who we are.
Hope Rangaswami, Columnist
• May 1, 2019

‘Writing the Essay’ Is More Important Than You Think
Though many dread it, the core course can teach students concepts that are both useful and interesting.
Diya Jain, Columnist
• April 30, 2019

Allowing for Ronell’s Return Creates Culture of Contradiction
NYU’s decision to allow Professor Avital Ronell to teach again directly conflicts with its own clearly stated stance on sexual misconduct.
Editorial Board
• April 29, 2019

Impeachment? Yes, Please
Mueller’s report is out and everyone’s talking about impeachment. It may be impossible to remove the president, but is that a good enough reason not to try?
Nathan Maue, Columnist
• April 29, 2019

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