
Jake Capriotti, Photo Editor
All content by Jake Capriotti

As spring approaches, break doesn’t
Students believe replacing spring break with two long weekends is detrimental to their mental health. Administrators remain confident in their plans.
Alex Tey, Copy Chief
• March 16, 2021

Photo: Museum Gateway program is suspended for the semester
March 12, 2021

Photo: Local and Black-Owned Businesses
Under the Arch Staff
• September 28, 2020

Staff Rants and Raves: The Emmys
From Bad Bunny to COVID-19 precautions, our staff has a lot of thoughts on the Emmys.
Helen Wajda, Kim Rice, Bianca de Ayala, Jake Capriotti and Alexandra Chan
• September 23, 2020

Photo: Protests Demanding Justice For Breonna Taylor Sweep New York City
Matthew Fischetti and Rachel Cohen
• September 24, 2020

If NYU Can Punish Violaters of COVID-19 Policies, Why Not Sexual Assault Perpetrators?
NYU’s recent suspension of students demonstrates its power to hold students accountable for their actions. This level of accountability must set the precedent for cases of sexual assault in order to create a true zero-tolerance policy, instead of upholding an illusory idea of campus safety.
Nicole Chiarella, Copy Chief
• September 17, 2020

Photo: Going Maskless on MTA Transit Now Costs $50
September 16, 2020

Photo: How the NYU Welcome Team Went Virtual
September 13, 2020

Staff Rants: Back To School
From the big workload to Zoom complaints, our staff has a lot of feelings about the first week of classes.
Alexandria Johnson, Nicole Chiarella, Helen Wajda and Kim Rice
• September 9, 2020

Staff Rants: Coronavirus
From the loss of indoor seating to general annoyance, our staff has a lot to say about the coronavirus.
Helen Wajda, Jake Capriotti, Emily Dai and Nicole Chiarella
• September 2, 2020

Transfers’ Journal
A collection of short narratives that give an insight into the lives of transfer students, discussing the concepts of transferring from another university or another school within NYU, where it is often difficult to situate in.
Ashley Wu, Brooke LaMantia, Jake Capriotti, Kylie Smith, Rebekah Nelson and Tricia Phillips
• May 7, 2020

Staff Rants and Raves: The Last of the Semester
Here's our staff’s random thoughts before we finish the end of the semester.
Abby Hofstetter, Kim Rice, Anna-Dmitry Muratova and Nicole Chiarella
• May 6, 2020

Teachers Deserve Better Pay in Crisis
The chaos of transitioning to online learning calls for state and federal governments to reevaluate — and subsequently raise — teachers’ salaries.
Nicole Chiarella, Deputy Copy Chief
• May 3, 2020

Staff Rants: Books
From John Green to “Little House on the Prairie” — here’s our staff’s takes on books.
Jake Capriotti, Arvind Sriram, Helen Wajda and Alexandra Chan
• April 29, 2020

Photo: Online Classes Find Difficulties in Engagement
April 26, 2020

Photo: The Uncertain Future of Summer Internships
April 26, 2020

Staff Rants: Drinks
From milk to kombucha — here’s our staff’s hot takes on drinks.
Helen Wajda, Jun Sung, Jake Capriotti, Arvind Sriram, Sasha Cohen, Kim Rice, Paul Kim and Gabby Lozano
• April 23, 2020

‘The Moscow Rules’: A Subtle and Declassified Account of the CIA
Written by two decorated CIA officers, “The Moscow Rules” provides insight into the tactics carried out by the CIA during the Cold War.
Nicole Chiarella, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 21, 2020

How to Make Face Masks Out of T-Shirts
To combat the national shortage of face masks, people got creative with making their own gear. After just a few steps, you’ll learn how to make a face mask from a t-shirt.
Nicole Chiarella, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 16, 2020

Staff Rants and Raves: Movies
From Lizzie McGuire to Lady Bird — here’s what our staff thinks about movies.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Helen Wajda, Jake Capriotti, Gabby Lozano and Emily Dai
• April 15, 2020

Photo: 5 Seconds of Summer’s “CALM” Is Anything But
April 1, 2020

Photo: New Yorkers Reflect on the PAUSE
March 29, 2020

Photo: Zoom Updates Privacy Policy After Criticism
April 2, 2020

Staff Rants and Raves: Self-Quarantine
Here’s our staff’s struggles and joys while in isolation.
Jake Capriotti, Helen Wajda, Vanessa Handy, Gabby Lozano and Anna-Dmitry Muratova
• March 25, 2020

Photo: NYU Dorms May House Coronavirus Patients
March 18, 2020

Staff Rants: Online Classes
NYU students have been taking classes online since Wednesday, March 11. Hear our staff’s experiences on the situation.
Helen Wajda, Kim Rice, Gabby Lozano, Jake Capriotti, Arvind Sriram, Jun Sung and Alexandra Chan
• March 12, 2020

Photo: Despite Rumors, New York City Will Not Be Quarantined
March 12, 2020

Photo: Coronavirus Closes the Curtains on Broadway
March 12, 2020

Photo: Yes, NYU Has an Equestrian Team
March 8, 2020

Photo: Doesn’t Get Finer Than Thai Diner
March 2, 2020

Photo: NYU Men’s Basketball's Disappointing End
March 2, 2020

Photo: Walking Under the Arch: Fact or Fiction?
February 24, 2020

Photo: Justin Bieber Reached His Apex, It’s Not ‘Changes’
February 24, 2020

Staff Rants: TV Shows
We’ve all binged a show, even though we know we shouldn’t. Here’s what our staff has to say about the Golden Age of TV — or so they say.
Jake Capriotti, Arvind Sriram, Helen Wajda, Kim Rice, Gabby Lozano and Emily Dai
• February 21, 2020

Photo: Meet the LS Sophomore Calling For Fat Liberation
February 18, 2020

Photo: Support Your OG Bookstores
February 18, 2020

Photo: Make Way for Mokyo: Asian-Fusion Tapas to Die For
February 18, 2020

Photo: NYU Cardiologist Sues Apple Over Patent Infringement
February 13, 2020

Staff Rants and Raves: Oscars
Sunday’s Oscars was a historic night for film. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
Jake Capriotti, Kim Rice, Divya Nelakonda, Emily Dai, Gabby Lozano, Helen Wajda, Vanessa Handy, Mandie Montes and Abby Hofstetter
• February 12, 2020

Photo: Extremism Burns Slowly in the Mind of ‘Young Ahmed’
February 10, 2020

Photo: Senate Acquittal of President Trump Spurs Protest
February 6, 2020

Photo: ‘The Good Place’ Walks Through the Final Door
February 3, 2020

Staff Rants and Raves: Back to School
The first week of courses always fills people with mixed emotions. Here are our staff’s takes on the subject.
Kim Rice, Alexandra Chan, Jake Capriotti, Helen Wajda, Sasha Cohen, Ethan Zack, Asha Ramachandran, Gabby Lozano and Abby Hofstetter
• January 30, 2020

A Toast to Teachers
Though it’s easy to see what teachers have done for us, it’s quite difficult to see what we’ve done in return. It’s time to put teachers in the spotlight.
Nicole Chiarella, Contributing Writer
• October 17, 2019

Redefining Environmental Activism
Environmental activism uses a broad definition of environmentalism that foregrounds those with privilege. By narrowing down this definition and making it more inclusive, the 21st century environmental movement can finally globalize.
Nicole Chiarella, Contributing Writer
• October 14, 2019


Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 21, 2025

Paige Ablon, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2025

Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor • February 21, 2025

Yael Grosman, Contributing Writer • February 21, 2025