Opinion: NYU students need to get involved in local politics
Many students tend to focus on federal elections and those at home, but we can make our voices heard here too.
Serin Lee, Deputy Opinion Editor
Off Topic: Green energy is not driving up costs — corporations are
New York State must offer cleaner, cheaper energy solutions to small businesses.
Opinion: RFK Jr.’s nutrition initiative deserves cautious optimism
Despite the HHS Secretary’s history of unscientific advice, the initiative, which NYU’s medical school has committed to, has significant merit.
Review: ‘Bridgerton’ season 4 should’ve been gayer
The show’s latest installation failed to capture Benedict Bridgerton’s complex character, delivering a formulaic love story that falls flat.
Off Topic: Trump’s hockey comments reignite harmful locker room talk
The U.S. men’s hockey team’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s joke was a disappointing reminder of toxic masculinity and misogyny in sports.
Opinion: NYU Langone cannot cower to Trump’s agenda
The medical center will no longer offer gender affirming care for minors in the wake of financial threats from the Trump administration.
Off-Third: A solution to the cold? Build sidewalk igloos
As New York City’s winter dips into Antarctic-level temperatures, the city must adapt to the tundra way of life.
Opinion: NYU must address the war against its international community
Immigration restrictions will result in a loss of intellectualism in the United States — and the university has a responsibility to reverse this trend.
Staff Recs: Bagel orders
As we gear up to leave the city for the holidays, we’ll be thinking of these bagel orders all winter long.
Revisiting my cultural demons after watching ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
The rise of Korean pop culture in global media has helped me embrace my Asian American identity.
Opinion: NYU’s funding recovery isn’t a complete success
Pivoting to private donors only leads to the commercialization of research and loss of work in critical fields.
Opinion: NYC can’t handle the rain
As rainfall outpaces the city’s drainage system, floods are a worsening hazard for New Yorkers.
Opinion: Professors, give us the syllabus
By posting their syllabi on Albert class registration pages, professors can avoid the exodus of students fleeing an unexpectedly heavy course load.
Opinion: NYU is falling behind on free speech
Over 100 universities have already codified robust free speech protections — it’s time for NYU to do the same.
Opinion: Gov. Kathy Hochul needs to restore New Yorkers’ trust in the public health system
Following the launch of the West Coast Health Alliance, New York should take similar measures to assuage growing distrust in government health policies.
Off-Third: WSN endorses Anna Wintour for NYU spokesperson
Following the news of John Beckman’s plans to retire at the end of 2025, Wintour is the only logical candidate to represent the university.
Opinion: It’s time for dining halls to beef up their meat-free options
As a leading institution in environmental sustainability, phasing out red meat could cut NYU’s food-related greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 50% while promoting healthier eating habits.
Opinion: Zohran Mamdani is the progressive leader New York needs
For everyday New Yorkers struggling with high costs of living, Zohran Mamdani’s commitment to progressive and democratic values make him the right choice for mayor.
Opinion: NYC needs to invest in its community, not in a Cop City
Mayor Eric Adams’ Cop City plan will not meaningfully improve public safety — it's time for a different approach that centers social services and housing support.
Opinion: Federal funding cuts will exacerbate NYC’s homelessness crisis
The Trump administration’s cuts to federal agencies and programs that combat homelessness will worsen the homelessness crisis and overburden local governments and nonprofits.
Up for Debate: Is college worth the debt?
With tuition costs and student loan debt at record highs, many are questioning whether a college degree is still a worthwhile investment. Is the cost of a college education justified by its benefits?
Opinion: Women-dominated sports deserve NCAA recognition
The NCAA’s refusal to recognize several women-dominated sports creates funding disparities and reinforces harmful stereotypes.
Opinion: Politics should not dictate research funding
President Donald Trump has announced sweeping measures that’ll change the face of how research is conducted in the United States — and at NYU.
Opinion: A new generation of leaders is long overdue
As our political system ages, young voices are necessary for our nation’s progress.
Opinion: ChatGPT’s environmental destruction outweighs its benefits
While much of the discourse surrounding artificial intelligence concerns plagiarism, the significant environmental costs often go overlooked.
