Opinion: This finals week, don’t put studying before mental health
While people brag about how little sleep they got last night while studying for finals, embrace sustainable studying strategies to stay productive.
Shanay Tolat, Deputy Opinion Editor
Opinion: It’s time to end the stigma around gap years
Parents and professionals often look down on those who take gap years, but there’s no shame in acknowledging the merits of taking a break.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
