Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
All content by Valentina Plevisani
Opinion: NYU advising needs to do better
The hit-or-miss reality of NYU’s advising system leaves students grappling with a lack of guidance, revealing a need for a more supportive approach.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 16, 2023
Opinion: NYU should recognize the researchers union
Researchers at NYU deserve more benefits and support from the university. The first step is recognition.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 3, 2023
Opinion: Bobst’s new first floor renovation is a missed opportunity
The library update could have made the space more practical while maintaining its aesthetic, but the renovation fails to do either.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 27, 2023
Opinion: Upstate New York is underrated
An upstate New York getaway can be the perfect way to take a break from preparing for midterm season and the bustling city while enjoying the changing weather.
Valentina Plevisani, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 4, 2023
Staff Rants: School-life balance
As the semester starts to kick in, the WSN staff shares their experiences with balancing — or at least trying to balance — their academic and social lives.
Molly Koch, Abi Rivera, Nikkala Kovacevic, Valentina Plevisani, Andrea Lui, Krish Dev, Yezen Saadah and Naisha Roy
• September 29, 2023
Opinion: The precarious path to employment for international students
Job prospects are too narrow for international students, especially those who are pursuing careers within the United States.
Valentina Plevisani, Staff Writer
• December 9, 2022
Carbone alone: The subtle beauty of solo dining
Dining alone is the best way to beat long reservation lists and recharge.
Valentina Plevisani, Staff Writer
• December 8, 2022
Opinion: NYU should promote more conversation clubs
Since NYU has a language requirement, it should promote conversation clubs, which are some of the best ways to practice a new language.
Valentina Plevisani, Staff Writer
• November 21, 2022
Opinion: NYU urges you to vote, and so do I
As an international student, I applaud the NYU Votes campaign, but it’s up to you to go vote.
Valentina Plevisani, Staff Writer
• October 7, 2022
Opinion: Adjuncts need better pay now, but NYU is dragging its feet
NYU should meet the proposals of the adjunct union, ACT-UAW Local 7902 — if not in support of worker's rights, then in the name of its students.
Valentina Plevisani, Staff Writer
• September 19, 2022
Opinion: NYU’s Women’s History Month isn’t enough
The university’s underwhelming commemoration of Women’s History Month underscores the necessity for more substantive yearlong efforts highlighting women’s achievements and struggles.
Valentina Plevisani, Contributing Writer
• March 29, 2022
Opinion: NYU’s Safe Ride service needs reform
The Safe Ride service is unreliable and puts students at risk. NYU needs to address student concerns if it truly wants to prioritize safety on campus.
Valentina Plevisani, Contributing Writer
• March 3, 2022
Opinion: Is Joe Rogan really worth it, Spotify?
Following Joe Rogan’s controversial episode about the COVID-19 vaccination, Spotify should remove his podcast from its platform.
Valentina Plevisani, Contributing Writer
• February 17, 2022
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor • October 9, 2024
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Emily Genova, Managing Editor • October 9, 2024
Bella Simonte, Staff Writer • October 9, 2024