University Life
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.
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.
Opinion: All-nighters are a midterm mistake
Just because Bobst is open 24/7 doesn't mean you need to be there 24/7.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Letter from the editor: On change
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Opinion: Final exams are weighted too high
These assessments should not be worth more than every other assignment done in a semester.
Opinion: The CAS Student Council’s decision to oust a candidate was unfair
The student council president’s unprecedented overreach of executive power sets a dangerous example for future presidents.
Opinion: NYU’s markets are unusable with their expensive prices
The university’s campus convenience stores: a concept that only works in theory.
