
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor
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Melanie Pineda
May 8, 2020

The Final Staff Rants (of the Semester)
In honor of the semester’s final Staff Rants, we have no theme — only pent-up rage.
December 4, 2019

Staff Rants: Course Registration
We have no Staff Raves this week. Course registration is the worst.
November 13, 2019

Staff Rants and Raves: Apple
Whether you associate “apple” with the fruit or the corporation, our staff has some strong opinions.
October 31, 2019

Staff Rants: NYU Housing
Palladium might have a failing dining hall, but it’s not the only residence hall that has issues.
October 9, 2019

Latino Journalism Deserves Better
Newsrooms claim to want more diversity. So why do they keep shutting down Latino voices?
September 30, 2019

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.
September 11, 2019

Journalism as a Form of Advocacy
It’s important to recognize how activism and journalism intersect, rather than existing independent of one another.
May 9, 2019

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.
April 19, 2019

Stop Sharing Traumatizing Images of Migrant Kids
There is an important line between bringing attention to children in distress and exploiting them.
April 7, 2019

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?
March 23, 2019

Ma Qing | Creating Her Own Seat at the Table
March 14, 2019

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.
February 28, 2019

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.
February 25, 2019

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.
January 29, 2019

Kids in Immigration Hearings Still Don’t Have Representation
November 25, 2018

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.
November 15, 2018

Hollywood, Latinos Don’t Need Your White Saviors
October 22, 2018

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies
October 19, 2018

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?
October 16, 2018

Jeff Flake Is Not a Hero
October 1, 2018

Border Patrol Agents Don’t Protect Anyone
September 21, 2018

Photo: Hurricane Florence Got the Support Maria Deserved
September 17, 2018

Staff Recs: Best Netflix Originals
Netflix is the future of cinema and here's why.
September 14, 2018

Writing Never Gets Easier — That’s the Point
September 12, 2018

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.
September 6, 2018

Trump Administration Needs To Pay Reparations For Separating Families
September 5, 2018

Bill Cosby as a Lesson on Accountability for NYU
August 26, 2018

Day in the Life: Buenos Aires
April 27, 2018

Photo: Spring Break All Abroad
April 9, 2018

Mental Health: What Buenos Aires Has That New York Needs
February 25, 2018

Legislative Day Is Another Stress We Don’t Need
December 5, 2017

Universities Need to Speak Up on Harassment
November 28, 2017

It’s OK Not to Go Out Every Weekend
November 10, 2017

Immigration Is a Local Issue Too
November 6, 2017

Multi-Factor Authentication Will Do More Harm Than Good
October 27, 2017

Opinion Pieces are for Opinions, Not Fabrications
October 20, 2017

Democrats Calling for Unity Isn’t Enough
October 3, 2017

Trump is Wrong on DACA
September 11, 2017

Social Justice Is a Movement, Not a Marketing Strategy
April 17, 2017

No More LGBT Character Tragedies
March 6, 2017

Emails Aren’t Convincing Electors to Change Their Votes
November 28, 2016

Plus-Size Representation Still Lacking in Modern Media
November 16, 2016

Vine’s Death Has Broad Social Consequences
November 7, 2016

Ken Bone’s Notoriety Is Indicative of American Politics
October 19, 2016

‘Thoughts and Prayers’ Aren’t Helping Anyone
October 17, 2016

Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak
September 28, 2016

NYU Campus Safety officers speak out about their frustrations toward their leadership, and how an accreditation system and the university’s COVID-19 protocols have impacted their work.

Rachel Fadem, Features Editor • May 17, 2022
Disability rights activist Judith Heumann will speak about the importance of political action and advocacy during a combined graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18.

Jae Jin, Staff Writer • April 21, 2022
Frustrated with the Daily Screener, students are finding ways to avoid completing it.