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Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
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Melanie Pineda
Melanie Pineda
• May 8, 2020
![The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/staffrantshorizontal-900x471.jpg)
The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)
In honor of the semester’s final Staff Rants, we have no theme — only pent-up rage.
Ishaan Parmar, Abby Hofstetter, Sakshi Venkatraman, Melanie Pineda, Ethan Zack, Alexandria Johnson, Fareid El Gafy, Mandie Montes, Sam Klein and Anna-Dmitry Muratova
• December 4, 2019
![Staff Rants: Course Registration](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/staff-rants.jpg)
Staff Rants: Course Registration
We have no Staff Raves this week. Course registration is the worst.
Ethan Zack, Mina Mohammadi, Melanie Pineda, Mandie Montes, Lauren Gruber, Alexandria Johnson and Lisa Cochran
• November 13, 2019
![Staff Rants and Raves: Apple](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/staff-rants.jpg)
Staff Rants and Raves: Apple
Whether you associate “apple” with the fruit or the corporation, our staff has some strong opinions.
Melanie Pineda, Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Kate Lowe, Ishaan Parmar and Mandie Montes
• October 31, 2019
![Staff Rants: NYU Housing](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/staff-rants.jpg)
Staff Rants: NYU Housing
Palladium might have a failing dining hall, but it’s not the only residence hall that has issues.
Calais Watkins, Ronni Husmann, Ishaan Parmar, Melanie Pineda, Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Sam Klein, Alexandria Johnson and Bela Kirpalani
• October 9, 2019
![Latino Journalism Deserves Better](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Latino Journalism Deserves Better
Newsrooms claim to want more diversity. So why do they keep shutting down Latino voices?
Melanie Pineda, Editor-at-Large
• September 30, 2019
![Staff Rants & Raves: Textures](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/staff-rants.jpg)
Staff Rants & Raves: Textures
Some things are fun to touch, and some things aren’t — it’s not too complicated. Let our staff tell you why.
Lauren Gruber, Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Victor Porcelli, Melanie Pineda, Abby Hofstetter, Kaylee DeFreitas and Sam Brinton
• September 11, 2019
![Journalism as a Form of Advocacy](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Journalism as a Form of Advocacy
It’s important to recognize how activism and journalism intersect, rather than existing independent of one another.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
• May 9, 2019
![A poster for the Lizzie McGuire Movie. (via wikimedia commons)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/The_Lizzie_McGuire_Movie_logo.png)
Staff Recs: Best Disney Channel Original Movies
We’ve talked about some of our favorite childhood Disney series, but let’s not forget how one of our favorite channels was churning out classic T.V. movies at this time as well.
Guru Ramanathan, Nicole Rosenthal, Claire Fishman and Melanie Pineda
• April 19, 2019
![Stop Sharing Traumatizing Images of Migrant Kids](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Stop Sharing Traumatizing Images of Migrant Kids
There is an important line between bringing attention to children in distress and exploiting them.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
• April 7, 2019
![The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles
With the recent attention given to college admissions processes, one question remains: why are universities so obsessed with hearing trauma stories from students of color?
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
• March 23, 2019
![(Photo by Katie Peurrung, Design by Sophia Di Iorio)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Ma-Page-edit-600x900.jpg)
Ma Qing | Creating Her Own Seat at the Table
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
• March 14, 2019
![Staff Rants: Tech Edition](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/staff-rants.jpg)
Staff Rants: Tech Edition
To quote Patrick from “Spongebob Squarepants”: we have technology! As the WSN staff will soon tell you, it’s an everyday part of our lives that ends up being more frustrating than not.
Sakshi Venkatraman, Pamela Jew, Bela Kirpalani, Melanie Pineda and Yasmin Gulec
• February 28, 2019
![Confessions of a Prelaw Student](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/headshot-lol-847x900.jpg)
Confessions of a Prelaw Student
Opinion Editor Melanie Pineda writes about why she wants to go to law school, and why she believes it will — hopefully — be worth it.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
• February 25, 2019
![Non-Black Latinos: We Need to Do Better](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Non-Black Latinos: We Need to Do Better
A reflection on the anti-blackness rooted in non-black Latino culture, and why it’s vital for the Latinx community to pull away from its racist history.
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
• January 29, 2019
![Kids in Immigration Hearings Still Don’t Have Representation](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Kids in Immigration Hearings Still Don’t Have Representation
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 25, 2018
![Northern Virginia Doesn’t Need an Amazon Headquarters](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Northern Virginia Doesn’t Need an Amazon Headquarters
As part of one of the richest counties in the U.S., the last thing that Arlington needs is a bigger push toward income inequality.
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 15, 2018
![Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 22, 2018
![Masked serial killer Michael Meyers in Halloween. (via facebook.com)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/arts-recs-1-900x506.jpg)
Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies
Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman, Daniella Nichinson, Alex Cullina and Melanie Pineda
• October 19, 2018
![We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-1-900x873.jpg)
We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism
If violence — and even death — have been tangible threats in the lives of journalists around the world, why do Journalism curricula not reflect that?
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 16, 2018
![Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 1, 2018
![Border Patrol Agents Don’t Protect Anyone](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Border Patrol Agents Don’t Protect Anyone
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 21, 2018
![Graffiti on 13th Street refers to the death toll from Hurricane Maria.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_0787-1-900x675.jpg)
Photo: Hurricane Florence Got the Support Maria Deserved
Paola Nagovitch, Abroad Editor
• September 17, 2018
![Screenshots from some of the shows mentioned. From left to right: Alex Strangelove, Mudbound, Ozark, Nailed It! and Sacred Games.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/netflix-900x413.jpg)
Staff Recs: Best Netflix Originals
Netflix is the future of cinema and here's why.
Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Melanie Pineda, Ryan Mikel, Alex Cullina and Guru Ramanathan
• September 14, 2018
![Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Melanie-Pineda-847x900.jpg)
Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 12, 2018
![Taking the Time to Remember the Magic of Museums](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
Taking the Time to Remember the Magic of Museums
The Brazil National Museum burned to the ground last week. Let's appreciate artifacts before they become fossils.
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 6, 2018
![Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• September 5, 2018
![Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• August 26, 2018
![Pride and Prejudice: Space for Sexual Diversity and Culture.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Pride-and-Prejudice_-Space-for-Sexual-Diversity-and-Culture-e1525038602760-675x900.jpg)
Libros Entre Libros: A Look Into Argentina’s International Book Fair
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• April 30, 2018
![Street art in Palermo Hollywood.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Street-art-in-Palermo-Hollywood-e1524709174411-675x900.jpg)
Day in the Life: Buenos Aires
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• April 27, 2018
![Cochabamba, Bolivia, by night.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/IMG_9269-e1523230853350-675x900.jpeg)
Photo: Spring Break All Abroad
Carine Zambrano, Abroad Editor
• April 9, 2018
![Mental Health: What Buenos Aires Has That New York Needs](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/022618_mentalhealth_Laura-Shkouratoff-900x675.jpg)
Mental Health: What Buenos Aires Has That New York Needs
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• February 25, 2018
![Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• December 5, 2017
![Universities Need to Speak Up on Harassment](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
Universities Need to Speak Up on Harassment
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• November 28, 2017
![It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• November 10, 2017
![Immigration Is a Local Issue Too](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
Immigration Is a Local Issue Too
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• November 6, 2017
![Multi-Factor Authentication Will Do More Harm Than Good](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/4e011398-1a9f-4943-9504-776348e2544d.jpg)
Multi-Factor Authentication Will Do More Harm Than Good
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• October 27, 2017
![Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• October 20, 2017
![Democrats Calling for Unity Isn’t Enough](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
Democrats Calling for Unity Isn’t Enough
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• October 3, 2017
![Trump is Wrong on DACA](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
Trump is Wrong on DACA
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• September 11, 2017
![Social Justice Is a Movement, Not a Marketing Strategy](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
Social Justice Is a Movement, Not a Marketing Strategy
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• April 17, 2017
![No More LGBT Character Tragedies](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
No More LGBT Character Tragedies
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• March 6, 2017
![Emails Aren’t Convincing Electors to Change Their Votes](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ops__pineda-900x600.jpg)
Emails Aren’t Convincing Electors to Change Their Votes
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• November 28, 2016
![Plus-Size Representation Still Lacking in Modern Media](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
Plus-Size Representation Still Lacking in Modern Media
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• November 16, 2016
![Vine’s Death Has Broad Social Consequences](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
Vine’s Death Has Broad Social Consequences
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• November 7, 2016
![Ken Bone’s Notoriety Is Indicative of American Politics](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
Ken Bone’s Notoriety Is Indicative of American Politics
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• October 19, 2016
![‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Aren’t Helping Anyone](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Aren’t Helping Anyone
Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer
• October 17, 2016
![Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/ops__pineta-900x600.jpg)
Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak
Melanie Pineda, Contributing Writer
• September 28, 2016
![A purple N.Y.U. flag hangs on a building.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/news-childaistudy-1200x800.jpg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
![Students stream past the clay-colored main entrance of Bobst Library on a bright fall afternoon. The green scenery of Washington Square Park is reflected off the library’s windows.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/news-sustainability-900x600.jpg)
Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
![A woman with brown hair and a blue shirt.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dopico.jpeg)
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
![A woman dressed in red and holding a purple sign that reads NYU is Complicit in Genocide.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/RallyForHesen-3-1200x800.jpg)
Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024