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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Paola Nagovitch

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor

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The Old Town Square in Prague, one of NYU's study abroad destinations. (via NYU Tisch)

Study Abroad Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank

A list of scholarships that can help make your study away dreams come true.
Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer February 8, 2019

Studying abroad is transformative, but it can also be financially stressful. If you are planning to go abroad for a semester or a whole year, you have probably chosen your location...

A carousel in Spain. (Photo by Jemima McEvoy)

Immersed in Spanish Culture at NYU Madrid

From the perspective of someone currently studying at NYU Madrid: the benefits of exploring your home-away site.
Paola Nagovitch, Abroad Editor November 5, 2018
From the perspective of someone currently studying at NYU Madrid: the benefits of exploring your home-away site.
Be a Conscious Traveler

Be a Conscious Traveler

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinions Editor March 19, 2018
Cruises and all-inclusive resort vacations can be fun and relaxing, but travelers should know the environmental and social consequences.
Why Spring Semester is the Worst

Why Spring Semester is the Worst

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor January 24, 2018
It is usually expected that with the new semester, and the new year, comes a refreshed attitude to tackle obstacles such as courses, internships and research. However, students’ motivation during the spring semester will never measure up to that of the fall.
Pay Attention to Foreign Affairs

Pay Attention to Foreign Affairs

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor November 27, 2017
While it is understandable to only follow the international coverage that explicitly correlates to American news, we cannot simply rely on blissful ignorance of world affairs.
The Forgotten 3.4 Million Americans

The Forgotten 3.4 Million Americans

Paola Nagovitch, Staff Writer November 1, 2017
Bickering aside, the U.S. and Puerto Rican governments need to prioritize the wellbeing of Puerto Ricans. The region must stop being politicized — 3.4 million U.S. citizens are suffering.
Letter to Misogynistic Men

Letter to Misogynistic Men

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer October 11, 2017
With the 2016 election cycle behind us, I mistakenly believed that President Donald Trump’s public outbursts of blatant sexism were over. However, I was obviously wrong.
We Should Politicize Natural Disasters

We Should Politicize Natural Disasters

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 27, 2017
Politicizing natural disasters is controversial, yet necessary. Natural disasters highlight the shortcomings of governments and elected officials, the failures of society as an influential collective and the deficiency of institutions.
Irma Reaction Representative of Disregard for Latin America

Irma Reaction Representative of Disregard for Latin America

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 14, 2017
The media’s decision to focus on the U.S over the Caribbean is an intentional commercial strategy to appeal to a wider audience, but this decision stems from the United States’ underlying historical disregard for Latin America and the marginalization of its people.
Puerto Rico’s Deceptive Referendum

Puerto Rico’s Deceptive Referendum

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 7, 2017
Being neither a sovereign nation nor a state has prevented the island’s residents from enjoying the full rights of American citizenship: Puerto Rican residents are not allowed to vote in federal elections, they have no representation in the Senate, and the delegate in the House of Representatives serves more as a figurehead.