Politics

Guest Essay: In protest of NYU Langone
Alex Denholtz is an MPA graduate student who recently resigned from the NYU Wagner School of Public Service in protest of NYU Langone’s cancellation of gender-affirming care for children.
Alex Denholtz, Guest Contributor
• February 6, 2025

Opinion: What NYU owes Black students beyond Black History Month
NYU’s Black History Month celebrations ring hollow in light of the decline in Black student enrollment and the university’s stance on President Donald Trump’s radical anti-Black agenda.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 6, 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: 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: 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

Opinion: NYU must sever ties with Tel Aviv University
From deadly military technology to an “engineering war room,” NYU's partner institution Tel Aviv University is not only complicit in but also contributes to Israel's war crimes.
Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor
• December 11, 2024

Off Topic: A ceasefire in Ukraine isn’t as simple as you think it is
For the past two years, the war in Ukraine has intensified. While President-elect Donald Trump has called for an immediate end to hostilities, he neglects the disadvantageous position Ukraine is in.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor
• December 10, 2024

Opinion: Mutual aid keeps our communities alive — it’s time to get involved
Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate resources or simply learn more about mutual aid, here is the information you need to know about how to help you make a positive community impact.
Noor Maahin, Staff Writer
• December 5, 2024

Off Topic: Hunter Biden’s pardon highlights Democrats’ hypocrisy
After an election predicated on preserving democracy, this was a really bad time to prove just how rife with corruption the system can be.
Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor
• December 4, 2024

Opinion: No longer behind bars, but not truly free
Without support systems in place, many formerly incarcerated individuals in New York risk falling into a cycle of poverty and criminalization.
Steven Wang, Staff Writer
• December 3, 2024

Aashna Miharia, News Editor • May 14, 2025

Hamza Mankor, Guest Contributor • May 14, 2025

Sonya Posmentier, Guest Contributor • May 14, 2025

Sara Sharma, Staff Writer • May 14, 2025

Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • May 7, 2025