Opinion
Netflix’s Raised Prices Will Drive Students Away
While Netflix has cemented itself into our culture as an entertainment mainstay, price increases might force students to turn to other platforms with similar content.
Confessions of a Prelaw Student
Opinion Editor Melanie Pineda writes about why she wants to go to law school, and why she believes it will — hopefully — be worth it.
Staff Rants: Gym Edition
Whether it’s the uncomfortable locker room vibe or the person you can never avoid running into while aggressively panting on the treadmill, the gym has many rant-worthy moments.
Refocusing the Conversation on Education Reform
The focus on school choice is swaying the conversation around education reform away from what really matters — public school reform.
Worried but Not Surprised at Trump’s Emergency
The writing on the wall has been there for a while, but it doesn’t make the situation less scary.
What NYU Gets Wrong About Confronting Racism
The viral tweet on a racist incident at Silver highlights the importance of being proactive about racism on campus — not just reactive.
STEM Students Need Seminars, Too
STEM majors deserve to reap the collaborative benefits of a seminar-style education rather than earn a degree through repeated experiences of large, impersonal lecture-based courses.
When Your NYU Community Doesn’t Respect You
An editor gives her insight into the viral tweet regarding a racist incident at NYU’s Silver School for Social Work.
The Problem With NYU’s Letter to Betsy DeVos
NYU’s letter urging Betsy Devos not to change university sexual misconduct policies should not dismiss the importance of cross-examination in such cases.
Taking Back Election Day
Although national efforts to make Election Day a paid holiday have failed, a small town in Ohio is taking matters into its own hands.
Staff Rants & Raves: Valentine’s Day Edition
Whether Valentine’s Day is your favorite or least favorite holiday of the year, the WSN staff has you covered.
Separate Russian Culture and Politics
Russian people are more than just the stereotype given to them by their authoritarian government.
