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Support GSOC to Protect NYU
The gains that University of Michigan’s Graduate Employees’ Organization made through its strike shows that GSOC and its negotiating power should be at the forefront in any fight to support and accommodate the NYU community.
Jun Sung, Deputy Managing Editor
• Sep 28, 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
• Apr 23, 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
• Mar 13, 2020


The Significant Climate Impact of the USMCA
With the likely implementation of the USMCA in North America, it is important to understand its disastrous effects on the environment.
Jun Sung, Opinion Editor
• Jan 31, 2020


Kanye West and the Commodification of Christianity
Kanye’s turn to Christianity is emblematic of the large influence of the prosperity gospel in the United States.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Dec 3, 2019


The Necessity of Protesting on Privileged Ground
The protest at the Harvard-Yale football game should be a catalyst for future change at NYU.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Nov 26, 2019


De Blasio’s Abysmal Attempt at Homeless Outreach
Mayor de Blasio’s Outreach NYC program is a miserable attempt at solving the city’s homelessness crisis.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Nov 19, 2019


Bloomberg and the Politics of Class Struggle
As former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg looks to run for President, it is important to understand that he is a direct reaction against the rise of the left in the U.S.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Nov 12, 2019


Stop U.S. Base Relocation in Okinawa
The Japanese government should recognize the results of the Okinawan referendum and stop any U.S. base relocation in the prefecture immediately.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Nov 5, 2019


Vote Yes on Ballot Question 1
New Yorkers must vote for ranked-choice voting to revolutionize the city’s political landscape.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Oct 29, 2019


New York’s Homeless Deserve Safer Shelters
The gruesome murders in Chinatown reveal the need for safer facilities for the homeless.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Oct 22, 2019


NYC Law Enforcement Needs to be Held Accountable
Oriel Ceballos’ arrest in Washington Square Park is an example of why New York City law enforcement needs more accountability.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Oct 15, 2019


DNA Collection Program Demonizes Migrants
Americans must recognize that the new U.S. immigration policy of DNA collection is a racist step toward genetic mass surveillance.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Oct 7, 2019


Imagining President Pence
With the looming possibility of impeachment and the removal of President Trump, it is important to prepare for the realities of a Pence presidency.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Oct 1, 2019


Regulation, Not Prohibition
With e-cigarette flavor bans on both the national and state level, it is important to recognize why prohibition would not work.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Sep 23, 2019


Unionize College Sports
California’s new bill for college sports is a good first step, but unionization should be the goal.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Sep 17, 2019


Building Jails and Barring Voices
The proposed Chinatown jail shows how far Mayor de Blasio is willing to go for political power by excluding the community from discussions despite health risks.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Sep 10, 2019


Only Korea Should Determine Korean Peace
As Japan and South Korea feud over trade and security issues, it is important to discuss why Japan should be kept out of Korean peace negotiations.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Sep 2, 2019


Smoothing the FYA Transition
Transitioning from a first-year away to Washington Square can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Aug 22, 2019


Why Buttigieg Is Wrong for America
A look at Pete Buttigieg’s time as mayor of South Bend shows his lack of empathy for communities and people of color.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• May 6, 2019


K-pop’s Corporate Greed
With the popularity of K-pop around the world, it’s important to recognize the exploitation of artists by corporations.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• Apr 29, 2019


Next Steps in US-NKorea Discussions
As talks between the U.S. and North Korea stall, the U.S. must transition to plans on full denuclearization, not just a one-sided one.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• Apr 22, 2019


The Dangerous Impact of the Far-Right in Japan
Considering political tensions in East Asia and the country’s own history, it is imperative that the growing influence of the Japanese far-right be addressed.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• Apr 15, 2019


Anderson .Paak Shows Funk Belongs Back in Hip-Hop
The musician’s new album combines old hip-hop sounds to pave a new wave in today’s mainstream rap.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• Nov 26, 2018


Kero Kero Bonito Blow the Roof Off Elsewhere
Jun Sung
• Oct 23, 2018


Kero Kero Bonito Evolves From Sugar Pop Into Indie Rock with New Album
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• Oct 17, 2018


88Rising: Marketing Race, Not Music
Asian-American hip-hop media company 88Rising focuses too much on brand than content.
Jun Sung, Contributing Writer
• Oct 16, 2018


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