Race
Beto’s Success Amounts to Pretty Privilege
Much of the optimism and excitement around Beto’s audacious presidential run can be attributed not to any unique political ideas, but his attractiveness.
Emily Dai, Staff Writer
• Nov 11, 2019
The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End
After several instances of police abuse in New York City subway stations, an awareness of the NYPD’s campaign against those most in need is growing — this violent force must be confronted.
Asha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer
• Nov 11, 2019
Pursue Your Dreams, Not Your Parents’
I couldn’t go through four years of college pretending to feel passionate about my parents’ wishes for me.
Chinenye Onyeike, Staff Writer
• Nov 11, 2019
Erasing History Through Appropriated Cuisine
Though Greenwich Village restaurant Lucky Lee’s has been consistently called out for its cultural insensitivity, it still remains popular among New Yorkers. Supporting businesses like this is an example of erasure of Chinese-American history.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer
• Oct 30, 2019
The Phrase ‘International Student’ Disguises Discrimination Against East Asians
NYU students often use the word “international” instead of “Asian” whenever they want to express their racist sentiments but keep up politically correct appearances.
Emily Dai, Staff Writer
• Oct 28, 2019
Statistics Aren’t Everything, NYU
Despite advertising otherwise, diversity at NYU is more complex than the numbers it releases
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer
• Oct 21, 2019
NYU’s Lack of Consideration for Black Students
NYU only caters to a majority of its students, making minorities feel excluded.
Chinenye Onyeike, Contributing Writer
• Oct 14, 2019
DNA Collection Program Demonizes Migrants
Americans must recognize that the new U.S. immigration policy of DNA collection is a racist step toward genetic mass surveillance.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Oct 7, 2019
Latino Journalism Deserves Better
Newsrooms claim to want more diversity. So why do they keep shutting down Latino voices?
Melanie Pineda, Editor-at-Large
• Sep 30, 2019
Not All Activism Is Created Equal
Activists like Greta Thunberg and the Parkland kids are doing great work. But why are they the face of movements that started long before them?
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• Sep 30, 2019
SNL’s (Mis)Representation of Asian Americans
SNL’s recent hiring — and firing — of the blatantly racist Shane Gillis shows that comedy still has a long way to go.
Clare Shiraishi, Staff Writer
• Sep 19, 2019
The Frustration of Racism On Board
Flying into New York can be a daunting experience for international students.
Diya Jain, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Sep 5, 2019
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Julia Diorio, Music Editor • Feb 20, 2024