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Opinion: NYU’s flawed communication with students is perpetuating divisions on campus
The university and protesters have been backing diverging accounts of what is happening on campus. If NYU wants to ease divisions, it needs to take new steps toward transparency.
Noah Zaldivar, Deputy Opinion Editor
• May 1, 2024
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Opinion: NYU needs to bring back mandatory standardized testing
Reinstating standardized test scores is, perhaps surprisingly, the equitable admissions policy NYU needs.
Noah Zaldivar, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 17, 2024
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Opinion: NYU needs to refine its emergency communication
In the wake of Alumni Hall being evacuated due to a false bomb threat, the university needs to take steps to hasten communication with students during emergencies.
Noah Zaldivar, Staff Writer
• February 16, 2024
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Opinion: The CAS Student Council’s decision to oust a candidate was unfair
The student council president’s unprecedented overreach of executive power sets a dangerous example for future presidents.
Noah Zaldivar, Staff Writer
• April 28, 2023
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Noah Knows Best: Your course load needs to be perfect. Here’s how to make it happen.
Course registration can be a very complicated process, and many wind up unsatisfied with what they choose. Here's a guide on how to pick a schedule that works best for you.
Noah Zaldivar, Staff Writer
• April 20, 2023
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Opinion: Lectures are a thing of the past
Large lectures are an outdated style of education. Smaller, more personal class sizes are simply better.
Noah Zaldivar, Staff Writer
• February 17, 2023
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Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly
Life sucks sometimes. School is hard. It’s OK to complain about it.
Noah Zaldivar, Contributing Writer
• December 14, 2022
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Opinion: NYU’s Silver School of Social Work should be tuition-free
New York City has the highest demand for social workers of any city in the country. NYU should make tuition free to fill that demand.
Noah Zaldivar, Contributing Writer
• November 2, 2022
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Opinion: Fraternities suck. Here’s why they’re still important.
The prominence of NYU’s Greek life is minimal. Maybe it’s time we brought it back.
Noah Zaldivar, Contributing Writer
• October 18, 2022
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • July 9, 2024
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Julia Smerling, Photo Editor • June 18, 2024
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Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief • June 18, 2024
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Mikaylah Du, Under the Arch Editor • June 15, 2024