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When Climate Policy Isn’t Enough

When Climate Policy Isn’t Enough

As the climate crisis worsens, read one writer’s take on innovative technology that offers new ways to reverse climate change.
Cole Stallone, Deputy Opinion Editor April 17, 2019

Nearly 300 activists were arrested in London yesterday for taking part in the Extinction Rebellion, a movement dedicated to using nonviolent tactics to bring an end to the climate...

Dismantling the Stigma Surrounding Alcoholics Anonymous

Dismantling the Stigma Surrounding Alcoholics Anonymous

AA can be an asset for students, who should recognize the value it can have despite the unfounded stigma it possesses.
George Campbell, Contributing Writer April 17, 2019

Seeking help for alcohol use before I even had my first legal drink was a daunting task. What was my doctor going to think? My parents? My friends? I was terrified of getting a...

The Subtleties of Victim-Blaming Language

The Subtleties of Victim-Blaming Language

Everyday language can be used to maintain rape culture and normalize sexual violence.
Signe Goddard, Contributing Writer April 16, 2019

Last week was International Anti-Street Harassment Week, which seeks to raise awareness about and put an end to gender-based street harassment, the weaponization of language to...

NYU Must Do More About Food Insecurity

NYU Must Do More About Food Insecurity

As food insecurity persists on campus, NYU should look to other large universities who have taken steps toward finding solutions for food insecurity on college campuses.
Editorial Board April 15, 2019

More than a fifth of students reported financial hardship affording food, according to the Being@NYU survey in October 2018. This gives us a glimpse into the problem of food insecurity...

A for Art, B for Best

A for Art, B for Best

Art students should not be constrained by the framework of traditional grades and should understand the role of subjectivity in grading art.
Johanna Stone, Columnist April 15, 2019

I spend all day in acting school trying not to care what other people think of me, trying not to be afraid of making mistakes because art school is the place where you are technically...

We Need to Keep Fighting for Latinx Representation on TV

We Need to Keep Fighting for Latinx Representation on TV

Canceling a show which positively represented the diversity of Latinxs hurts more than just the Latinx community.
Emi Bonet, Contributing Writer April 15, 2019

When I first heard Netflix’s “One Day at a Time” was canceled after three seasons, I immediately picked up the phone and called my mom. It is the show we would always binge-watch...

When It Comes to  Self-Care, One Size Does Not Fit All

When It Comes to Self-Care, One Size Does Not Fit All

Self-care isn’t as simple as sipping wine in a bubble bath — it’s often unglamorous, sometimes uncomfortable but always tailored to the individual.
Hope Rangaswami, Columnist April 15, 2019

What comes to mind when you hear the term self-care? You’re probably imagining someone slapping on an expensive face mask, sitting in a bubble bath and sipping on a glass of...

The Dangerous Impact of the Far-Right in Japan

The Dangerous Impact of the Far-Right in Japan

Considering political tensions in East Asia and the country’s own history, it is imperative that the growing influence of the Japanese far-right be addressed.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer April 15, 2019

Recently, Japan has seen a rise of far-right groups, or “uyoku dantai.” Their nationalist agenda advocates for policies such as replacing the current pacifist constitution,...

Changing your mind can be a stressful, but justified process.
(Photo by Jorene He)

The Value of Changing Your Mind

It’s time for us to let go of the notion that there can only be one right way to think about anything, ever.
Janice Lee, Editor-at-Large April 12, 2019

About two weeks ago, halfway into the final semester of my undergraduate career, I withdrew from a class for the very first time. It probably sounds a little absurd, even dramatic,...

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

Staff Rants & Raves: New York City Sounds

We all knew what we were signing up for when we decided to go to school in the city; New York isn’t exactly known for being quiet. But that doesn’t mean we can’t complain about it.
WSN Staff April 11, 2019

On Crusty Catcallers By Yasmin Gulec, Under the Arch Editor You are walking down the street, minding your own business when a creepy man walks past you, a little too close,...

The Human Rights Catastrophe in China That We Should Be Talking About

The Human Rights Catastrophe in China That We Should Be Talking About

As an ethnic and religious minority is subjected to surveillance and torture in western China, our recognition and responsibility of the Uighur people are of paramount importance.
Hanna Khosravi, Opinion Editor April 10, 2019

In the media, commentary surrounding China and its political sphere is usually dominated by clips regarding the economic value of U.S.-Chinese relations (you can hear the president...

The EU Needs to Stop Delaying Brexit

The EU Needs to Stop Delaying Brexit

Brexit is bad for the world’s economy, but a long extension is worse. Read why the EU should force the U.K. out before the EU elections.
Nathan Maue, Columnist April 10, 2019

In the weeks following the original Brexit date on March 29, the U.K. has again asked the European Union to postpone its reckoning as the British government struggles to reach...