University Life
Opinion: NYU’s approach to unionization is getting old
The university’s contract faculty union recently reached an agreement with NYU that will allow it to vote to be formally recognized, but the university’s interactions with other on-campus labor groups still leave something to be desired.
Opinion: NYU’s ‘Respect | No Hate’ campaign is a well-intentioned facade
Amid on-campus tensions caused by the Israel-Hamas war, NYU was quick to launch a universitywide “Respect | No Hate” campaign, but the university’s efforts have been more performative than effective.
Opinion: First-years need freedom from meal plans
First-years at NYU are constrained by a rigid meal plan system with little-to-no freedom, leading to wasted food and money.
Opinion: NYU Residence halls need composting bins
While NYU dining halls allow students to compost their meals, these efforts are fruitless without bringing compost bins into dorms as well.
Guest Essay: NYU wants your opinion about AI tools
Clay Shirky is the university’s vice provost for AI and technology in education.
Opinion: Thanksgiving Recess leaves out-of-state and international students stranded
During NYU’s short, three-day Thanksgiving break, many international and out-of-state students find themselves alone in their dorms, missing out on valuable time with missed friends and family.
Opinion: NYU advising needs to do better
The hit-or-miss reality of NYU’s advising system leaves students grappling with a lack of guidance, revealing a need for a more supportive approach.
Opinion: NYU’s conduct policies do more to silence students than protect them
The university’s expectations on student conduct are restrictive and not worth the loss of free expression, even in the face of emerging safety concerns on campus due to the Israel-Hamas war.
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.
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.
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.
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.
