University Life
Opinion: Grieving the Israel-Hamas war feels almost impossible. Hate is not the answer.
Students and faculty are deeply affected over the loss of life in the Israel-Hamas war, but the hatred surrounding the topic on campus is making an already unbearable situation worse.
Salena Tewari-Rubin, Contributing Writer
• November 13, 2023
Opinion: Root for your Violets — they deserve it
Our sports teams have been excelling lately, and it’s up to us to show them we appreciate it.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• November 8, 2023
Opinion: Safe Ride struggles to support commuters — but it doesn’t have to
With a few small changes, the program could improve accessibility for thousands of off-campus students.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• November 3, 2023
Opinion: The NYU Promise is not promising for all students
The university’s promise to cover tuition for low-income students is a start, but its limited scope makes it incomplete.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• October 30, 2023
Opinion: Bobst’s new first floor renovation is a missed opportunity
The library update could have made the space more practical while maintaining its aesthetic, but the renovation fails to do either.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 27, 2023
Opinion: NYU shouldn’t have closed the Kimmel stairs
Students have the right to peacefully demonstrate, and restricting university spaces against that purpose conflicts with NYU’s values.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• October 20, 2023
Opinion: All-nighters are a midterm mistake
Just because Bobst is open 24/7 doesn't mean you need to be there 24/7.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• October 12, 2023
Opinion: Swipe it Forward is taking a step backward
The program aimed at helping food-insecure students has always had its issues, but instead of resolving them, NYU has made the program even less accessible.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• September 29, 2023
Opinion: The case for extending the add/drop period
Two weeks is not enough time for students to determine if their courses are right for them.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• September 20, 2023
Opinion: Bobst’s construction is too disruptive for studying
Between taking away places to study and making it hard to focus in class, construction in the library is doing students more harm than good.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• September 13, 2023
Opinion: NYU Club Fest was far too chaotic to enjoy
Wednesday's humidity made Club Fest seem like a promising escape, but what should have been a chill and fun event turned out to be a complete mess.
Abi Rivera, Opinion Editor
• September 8, 2023
Opinion: Dear NYU, upperclassmen are students too
Just because we’re no longer first-years, doesn't mean we don’t deserve support as the semester begins.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• September 5, 2023
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Annie Emans, Staff Writer • April 18, 2024
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer • April 18, 2024
Polina Tyurikova, Contributing Writer • April 18, 2024