University Life

NYU Will Never be Prestigious Without Better Financial Aid
Each year, NYU embarks on an ambitious mission to better its reputation and world-standing, yet does nothing about its infamously poor financial aid offers.
Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 6, 2020

Conquering Loneliness
While loneliness can be deeply unpleasant and scary, labeling it as something negative that needs to be avoided only encourages people to fear a natural human experience.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 4, 2020

Dear College Senior, You’re Doing Just Fine
Being a senior near graduation can be hard. Hear one writer’s take on why you shouldn’t worry.
Mili Mansaray, Staff Writer
• February 24, 2020

Let’s Desexualize Gym Culture
We go to the gym to feel good about ourselves, but more often than not, we feel harassed or intimidated. It is essential that gym culture changes to ensure that everyone feels comfortable working out.
Sam O’Donnell, Contributing Writer
• February 11, 2020

NYU’s Facade of Financial Support
Despite promoting socio-cultural diversity, NYU continually sabotages and fails to accommodate lower-income students.
Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 10, 2020

The Coronavirus and Its Online Frenzy
With WHO updates to the global outbreak of the coronavirus, individuals on the internet should pay closer attention to the virus and the prevention efforts surrounding it.
Kenzo Kimura, Staff Writer
• February 3, 2020

The Inaccessibility of the Student Health Center
NYU’s failure to advertise resources leaves students to fend for themselves in an environment where it is already difficult to establish a concrete support system.
Helen Wajda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• January 27, 2020

Master’s Students Need More Financial Aid
Having a master’s degree is increasingly becoming the standard for many jobs, but its steep cost deters students from attending.
Gabby Lozano, Staff Writer
• December 4, 2019

Off-Third: Anyone — Even Palladium Rats — Can Cook
After NYU hired an unusual but well-known chef, some think he might be responsible for the recent hygiene issues. Our exclusive interview with Remy, of “Ratatouille” fame, tells a different story.
Nidhi Sinha, Contributing Writer
• December 3, 2019

A Semester in Review: NYU Continues to Prioritize Itself Over Students
Our editorial board looks back at the most important issues of the semester. From protecting abusers to neglecting its dining facilities, our university continues to ignore key student concerns in favor of its own priorities.
WSN Editorial Board
• December 2, 2019

NYU Puts Its Reputation Before Student Wellness
Among other secretive measures, NYU does not track suicides. But what does the university have to gain from this?
Abby Hofstetter, Opinion Editor
• December 2, 2019

Good for Business Isn’t Good Enough
As the university continues to make strides towards sustainability, it must also do what’s right, not just what makes money.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor
• December 2, 2019



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