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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 December 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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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 October 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 October 5, 2018
Pushing all people of color together can at times be beneficial, but is also problematic and reductive.
Facing Microaggressions as an Asian

Facing Microaggressions as an Asian

Microaggressions plague racial minorities, and the arts are no exception. But how can we address them?
Ash Ryoo, Columnist September 13, 2018
Microaggressions plague racial minorities, even in the arts. But how can we address them?
Snow Bunnies Aren’t a Type and Neither Am I

Snow Bunnies Aren’t a Type and Neither Am I

Racial preferences in dating aren't components of your type. They're just racist.
Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist September 11, 2018
Racial preferences in dating are not components of your type. They're just racist.
Minimize the Microaggressions in Tisch

Minimize the Microaggressions in Tisch

WSN Editorial Board April 16, 2018
NYU Tisch Drama should take these steps in order to cultivate a safer and more inclusive community for its students.
Racial Purgatory: Between Black and White

Racial Purgatory: Between Black and White

Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Copy Chief April 16, 2018
There is standard of Black and White within society; however, between these two colors exists many others who don't fit the two color mold.