Race
Opinion: NYU’s publishing program needs to diversify
Representation matters in all avenues — including the professors and guest lecturers in the classroom.
Opinion: Student gov’t statement supporting minority students falls flat, again
The Student Government Assembly's statement in support of NYU's Asian American and Pacific Islander population is a performative extension of support that lacks real action.
Opinion: Anti-Asian hate crimes are not a reason to bolster policing
Asian American communities across the country are being targeted in anti-Asian hate crimes. While these communities deserve to feel safe, an increase in policing is not the answer.
Editorial: 6 Asian students were attacked on campus. Why did NYU take weeks to respond?
NYU’s response to attacks on Asian students on its campus has been extremely dismissive. The university must urgently address the safety concerns of Asian students.
Editorial: New York Democrats failed to protect voting rights
New York Republicans launched a well-funded campaign to defeat voting rights ballot initiatives. Democrats did not respond with the same effort or coordination. As a result, barriers to electoral participation, particularly for young people, will be upheld.
Opinion: NYU Langone failed by not designating Juneteenth as a holiday
Instead of offering employees an optional “Cultural Heritage Day” in place of Juneteenth, NYU Langone should do the right thing by acknowledging the historical significance of June 19.
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
When it comes to her internship program, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is par for the course on the patronage, exploitation and corruption of Washington, D.C.
Opinion: Why doesn’t NYU celebrate Latine workers’ and students’ contributions during Hispanic Heritage Month?
NYU would not be able to function without Latine staff and faculty. From servers in dining halls to administrative workers, the university relies on the Latine community and must do more to uplift it.
Opinion: NYU’s board of trustees contradicts the university’s mission of inclusivity
Election conspiracists, CEOs who profit from immigrant detention, and other proponents of inequality have no place leading NYU. These trustees should be removed from office.
Opinion: Opponents of critical race theory fail to understand its design
The rage against critical race theory comes from a place of ignorance. Education about racism is essential for students of all ages.
Opinion: White women, Texas is not your personal ‘Handmaid’s Tale’
In response to a Texas law banning abortions after six weeks, many white women posted memes comparing the law to Margaret Atwood's novel “The Handmaid's Tale.” But these memes ignore the history of those most affected by this new law: people of color.
Opinion: NYU needs to protect Arab and Muslim students on the anniversary of 9/11
As the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 approaches, vulnerable populations are bracing themselves once more for the anniversary of one of the most infamous terrorist attacks. What will NYU do to protect students who are worried about what this anniversary means for their safety?
