
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
All content by Shanay Tolat

Opinion: Every NYU class needs a Zoom or recording option
Adding virtual attendance to regular classes would help alleviate the pressure and stress caused by mandatory attendance policies.
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 7, 2025

Opinion: The importance of critically consuming social media
To combat the confirmation bias permeating our society, we must take steps toward being critical consumers of media and learn how to think — not what to think.
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 2, 2025

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?
Leila Olukoga, Serin Lee, Antonia Ang, Muhammad Siddiqui and Shanay Tolat
• March 14, 2025

Opinion: Cancel culture blurs accountability and annihilation
Cancel culture has permeated our social media and culture, and we must properly wield this power to make or break an individual’s public image.
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 12, 2025

Opinion: Addressing Gen Z’s social anxiety crisis
As social anxiety permeates the lives of Gen Zers, NYU students must acknowledge it and the university should create spaces that facilitate meaningful connection.
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 7, 2025

Opinion: Gen Z might never get the American Dream
With rampant inflation, rent prices and student debt defining the lives of Gen Z, it is important to consider how NYU can help its students navigate their financial future.
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 28, 2025

Off Topic: DeepSeek’s arrival is a wakeup call for AI regulation
With a new, more cost-effective chatbot permeating the market and openly sharing the secrets to its success, we must question whether DeepSeek’s effects will be disturbing or democratic.
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 19, 2025


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