Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor
What to do if stopped by ICE
With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids imminent, it is important to know your rights if you’re ever confronted.
Opinion: The exploitation of prison labor
The prison labor system in New York state exploits incarcerated individuals, denying them fair wages, workplace protections and dignity.
Opinion: New York City under Trump’s second term
As our country undergoes a second Trump administration, New York City faces threats to its economy, climate and progressive values.
Off Topic: A shot heard around the health care sector
The public reaction to the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO reveals how broken the U.S. health care system is.
Opinion: NYU must sever ties with Tel Aviv University
From deadly military technology to an “engineering war room,” NYU's partner institution Tel Aviv University is not only complicit in but also contributes to Israel's war crimes.
Every Greenwich Village resident should read these 4 newspapers
Local newspapers are a bedrock of democracy — and you need to read them. Here are four local newspapers in the city to keep up with.
Books beyond Bobst: 2 collections of feminist essays, a critique of U.S. foreign policy and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Opinion: Hostile city planning hides homelessness, but doesn’t solve it.
Anti-homeless structures are not only cruel but ineffective, as they simply displace and exacerbate the homelessness crisis rather than alleviate it.
Up for Debate: Should NYU adopt institutional restraint?
Following a recent trend of universities adopting institutional neutrality, NYU has expressed commitment to practicing “institutional restraint” in order to give “respect to the diverse experience and backgrounds at NYU.”
Opinion: Will DEI survive another Trump presidency?
Trump’s second term promises a shutdown of all diversity, equity and inclusion programs — here’s what’s at stake for higher education and what NYU should do in response.
Opinion: How alt-right media influenced the Gen Z vote
Trump courted the “bro” vote, exploiting the resurgence of toxic masculinity online to secure his election victory.
Opinion: NYU needs to provide medication abortions
Many universities have stepped up to provide medication-based abortions on campus. With reproductive rights under constant threat, NYU needs to follow suit.
Opinion: Understanding NYC’s 2024 ballot proposals
This November’s six ballot measures could reshape New York City’s governance — for better and, mostly, for worse. Here’s a breakdown of each so you can make an informed choice.
Books beyond Bobst: A novel longlisted for the National Book Award, a book by a trailblazing activist and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Opinion: NYU’s new code of conduct redefines political opposition as discrimination
The university’s updated student conduct policy weaponizes Title VI to stifle criticism of Israel by falsely equating critique of Zionism with antisemitism, a move NYU had claimed will not change existing policies.
A guide to navigating protests on campus
With student demonstrations on the rise, WSN has put together a guide on how to navigate protests — whether you choose to participate, observe or not engage at all.
Opinion: The case for closing NYU’s Tel Aviv site
In addition to disregarding humanitarian concerns, NYU’s continued operations in Israel contradict the university’s commitment to academic freedom and equality for all students.
Opinion: NYU’s sexual respect training is inadequate
In the face of the vast disparities in sex education across states and schools, NYU’s sexual respect training falls short.
