University Life

Opinion: NYU must meet the demands of its RA union
Student Workers at NYU have been fighting for fairer conditions for resident assistants across the university. It’s time NYU listened.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 18, 2024

A journey through my first year at NYU
A story of leaving home, coming “home” and returning home.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor
• August 7, 2024

A guide to navigating protests on campus
With student demonstrations on the rise, WSN has put together a guide on how to navigate protests — whether you choose to participate, observe or not engage at all.
Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor
• August 7, 2024

A love letter to New York City
Going to college in a big city may scare you. Don’t let it.
Emily Genova, Managing Editor
• August 7, 2024

Opinion: NYU needs to remove the wall at Gould Plaza
The installation of wooden boarding in front of the plaza, which was set up hours after the first Gaza Solidarity Encampment on campus was swept by police, shines a spotlight on NYU’s weak commitments to activism and meeting student demands.
Sebastian Cardena, Deputy Opinion Editor
• May 3, 2024

Guest Essay: Why NYU RAs are unionizing
Emma Burstein and Sasha DuBose are members of Students Workers At NYU.
Emma Burstein and Sasha DuBose
• April 26, 2024

Opinion: NYU needs better mental health services
Despite the increasing prevalence of mental health issues among the student body, the university’s resources lack personalized care, limit accessibility and respond inadequately to mental health crises.
Isabella Jambrina, Contributing Writer
• April 25, 2024

Opinion: The case for closing NYU’s Tel Aviv site
In addition to disregarding humanitarian concerns, NYU’s continued operations in Israel contradict the university’s commitment to academic freedom and equality for all students.
Mehr Kotval, Staff Writer
• April 22, 2024

Opinion: Stern has a designated ‘lunch hour,’ other schools should too
The Stern School of Business' "lunch hour" provides a much-needed break for busy and stressed students. NYU’s other schools should implement something similar.
Polina Tyurikova, Contributing Writer
• April 18, 2024

Opinion: NYU must stop heavily relying on student generosity to provide food security
Instead of depending on Swipe it Forward, the university should take responsibility for addressing food insecurity on campus.
Mehr Kotval, Contributing Writer
• April 17, 2024

Opinion: NYU needs to take student government resolutions more seriously
NYU must better support resolutions passed by the university’s Student Government Assembly to appropriately address the needs and concerns of its students.
Jack Sloan, Staff Writer
• April 4, 2024

Opinion: Sidestein should sell curly hair products
With such a diverse student body, it’s time NYU Eats started stocking essential items for curly-haired people in its university markets.
Abi Rivera, Opinion Editor
• April 3, 2024

Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • April 23, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • April 23, 2025

Alessa Alluin, Staff Writer • April 23, 2025

Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief • April 23, 2025

Eloise Maguire, Contributing Writer • April 23, 2025