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Why Buttigieg Is Wrong for America

Why Buttigieg Is Wrong for America

A look at Pete Buttigieg’s time as mayor of South Bend shows his lack of empathy for communities and people of color.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer May 6, 2019

Of the more than 20 individuals running for president, Pete Buttigieg has stood out among voters a top choice for the 2020 Democratic nomination. As the mayor of South Bend, Indiana,...

What NYU Gets Wrong About Confronting Racism

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.
WSN Editorial Board Feb 19, 2019

Last week, graduate student Shahem Mclaurin posted a tweet — which has since gone viral — about racial discrimination he experienced in one of his classes at the Silver School...

When Your NYU Community Doesn’t Respect You

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.
Sarah John, Deputy Opinion Editor Feb 19, 2019

NYU is the first community I have truly chosen to be a part of. I love this community, and the people in it. I smile at people in my dorm’s elevator. When I share a table with...

Asian Americans Are Asian Enough

Asian Americans Are Asian Enough

A response to “Struggling to Define Asian-American in 2019.”
Joel Lee, Under the Arch Deputy Editor Feb 11, 2019

Last Monday, WSN published an op-ed by NYU student Ryan Moon titled “Struggling to Define Asian-American in 2019.” I experienced a sense of indignation as I read Moon’s claim...

Asian Artists Should Be Free to Tell Their Stories

Asian Artists Should Be Free to Tell Their Stories

Asian musical theater artists have compelling stories to tell, and the demographic of theater-goers shouldn’t stop them.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist Dec 3, 2018
Asian musical theater artists have compelling stories to tell, and the demographic of theater-goers shouldn’t stop them.
Why I Keep Talking to White People About Racism

Why I Keep Talking to White People About Racism

And minorities should be able to respond to racism their own way, without any judgment.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer Nov 27, 2018
And minorities should be able to respond to racism their own way, without any judgment.
An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist Nov 25, 2018
Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Minority Representation in the Theater Industry Still Isn’t Enough

Minority Representation in the Theater Industry Still Isn’t Enough

Recent efforts in the theatre industry to push minorities towards center stage have been progressive but are not enough.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist Nov 9, 2018
Recent efforts in the theatre industry to push minorities towards center stage have been progressive but are not enough.
Don’t Be a TERF

Don’t Be a TERF

In light of Donald Trump's recent efforts to legalize the erasure of trans identities and trans rights, Columnist Cheyenne Porcher takes a look at what she and other cis women of color can do to bolster support for transgender activism and rights.
Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist Nov 5, 2018

Rest in power to Vicki Lee Jones, Maurice Stallard, Irving Younger, Melvin Wax, Rose Mallinger, Sylvan Simon, Bernice Simon, Jerry Rabinowitz, Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried,...

Diverse in Race, Diverse in Thought

Diverse in Race, Diverse in Thought

Colleges aren’t sacrificing intellectual diversity by focusing on racial diversity. They are helping to create it.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer Nov 1, 2018
Colleges aren’t sacrificing intellectual diversity by focusing on racial diversity. They are helping to create it.
Some Justice, No Peace

Some Justice, No Peace

A rare moment of justice for Laquan McDonald offers little hope in the face of long-term police violence.
Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist Oct 15, 2018
On P(optics) this week, Mickey contemplates how police officer Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second degree murder for the death of Laquan McDonald. Unlike previous instances of police brutality, Van Dyke is being held accountable, but an emptiness overwhelms Mickey. What will happen from here?
POC Safe Spaces Are More Problematic Than You Think

POC Safe Spaces Are More Problematic Than You Think

Dyshere Logan, Columnist Oct 5, 2018
Pushing all people of color together can at times be beneficial, but is also problematic and reductive.

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