Opinion

Opinion: A lack of accessibility leaves disabled commuters behind
New York City’s transit system has an accessibility problem. What can the MTA do to fix it?
Sam Kats, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2025

Opinion: ChatGPT’s environmental destruction outweighs its benefits
While much of the discourse surrounding artificial intelligence concerns plagiarism, the significant environmental costs often go overlooked.
Serin Lee, Contributing Writer
• February 4, 2025

The Grammys need to rethink their best new artist category
Confusion over the qualifications for the Grammys’ best new artist category is both unnecessary and fixable.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer
• January 31, 2025

Opinion: Trump’s new immigration policies put Arab, Muslim and pro-Palestinian students at risk
With a new travel ban on the horizon, international NYU students who are potentially at risk need to be aware of what lies ahead.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor
• January 30, 2025

Opinion: NYU should give students the day off for Lunar New Year
Given the large Asian student population at NYU, the university should formally recognize Lunar New Year as an academic holiday.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer
• January 29, 2025

Opinion: The exploitation of prison labor
The prison labor system in New York state exploits incarcerated individuals, denying them fair wages, workplace protections and dignity.
Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor
• January 28, 2025

Opinion: New York’s legal system leaves the undocumented unrepresented
Thousands of unaccompanied immigrants in the United States, including New York, face deportation proceedings without legal representation.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer
• January 28, 2025

Opinion: Trump’s TikTok ‘solution’ is all about control
President Trump’s justification for and reaction to the ban on TikTok show his intent for strict control of discourse on social media.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor
• January 27, 2025

How you can help NYC’s homeless crisis
Homelessness in New York City has reached an unprecedented scale. However, there is a way for us to support those without shelter for just one night.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer
• January 24, 2025

Opinion: New York City under Trump’s second term
As our country undergoes a second Trump administration, New York City faces threats to its economy, climate and progressive values.
Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor
• January 23, 2025

Letter from the Editor: A reflection on WSN’s mission
It’s my last semester leading the publication, and all I can think about is how proud and hopeful I am for the future of student journalism.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief
• January 22, 2025

Off-Third: NYU released their shortlist for consultants on ‘institutional restraint.’ You won’t believe who’s on it.
These professionals are seeking a new purpose: helping NYU skirt around socio-political tensions.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• December 13, 2024


Ethan Li, Staff Writer • June 10, 2025

Leena Ahmed, Contributing Writer • May 22, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • May 16, 2025

Yezen Saadah, Editor-at-Large • May 15, 2025