Editorial: Let graduates celebrate
NYU’s cancellations of affinity graduations and live student speeches reveal a willingness to sacrifice students’ most significant milestone to avoid political backlash.
Editorial: The work has just begun
Zohran Mamdani’s victory proved that the city is ready for change, but it’s up to New Yorkers to see it through.
Editorial: Students deserve clarity from NYU leadership
Administrators’ memo about the government shutdown marked a rare moment of transparency, but more is required to support a civically engaged student body.
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
WSN endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor — here’s what else to know.
Editorial: Linda Mills, where are you?
Our university president stands at a precipice, where she can choose to either complicitly facilitate repression or loudly stand up for NYU’s values.
Editorial: Why NYU should, but probably won’t, follow Harvard
Unlike other universities responding to the escalating attacks on higher education, NYU has chosen quiet compliance that likely won’t offer real protections.
Editorial: NYU is failing to protect the safety of its applicants
Since the university’s data breach exposed personal data of over 3 million applicants, NYU hasn’t substantially addressed privacy concerns and the attack’s racist messaging.
Editorial: NYU must protect its international community’s right to free speech
Rather than continue to adopt its strategy of silence, the university should actively shield noncitizen students and faculty from federal retaliation.
Editorial: NYU, step up
Over the last few weeks, NYU has denied gender-affirming care to children, refused to protect international students and faculty amid an unprecedented immigration crackdown, and demonstrated a profound disregard for the needs of its community.
Editorial: NYU’s disciplinary measures against students are reckless and reactive
NYU’s disciplinary attacks on pro-Palestinian students are inaccurate, arbitrary and politically motivated.
Editorial: Reflect. Recharge. Then get to work.
The results of the 2024 presidential election are unnerving and distressing — but as students, it’s important for us to harness these feelings and exercise defiance in the face of defeat.
Editorial: Think globally, vote locally
The presidential race may steal the spotlight, but the impact of local elections on our daily lives is undeniable. Stay informed and make your vote count where it matters most.
Editorial: NYU needs to talk about Lebanon. Publicly.
The university has a rich history of speaking out against global injustices. Where is it now when hundreds have been killed in Lebanon?
Editorial: NYU is stifling protest in an attempt to control its image
In a bid to keep pro-Palestinian protests at bay, NYU is putting up physical barriers to limit congregation, an attempt to keep student activism out of view — and out of headlines.
Editorial: NYU must reckon with its actions at Gould Plaza
The arrests at Gould Plaza three days ago are proof NYU has failed to engage with its community.
Editorial: NYU, why didn’t you call Robinson’s foul?
Former Athletics Director Stuart Robinson’s hiring displays a concerning disregard for the safety of students and staff on the university’s part.
Editorial: New York needs you to vote tomorrow
Midterm elections are important, and New York residents have an opportunity to cast their ballots tomorrow. They shouldn’t waste it.
Editorial: NYU’s adjunct union tentative contract shouldn’t have taken this long
NYU and its adjunct union have finally reached a tentative agreement, but it took a threat to strike to get there.
Editorial: The New York Times article on Maitland Jones was incomplete.
An article published in the New York Times on Monday discussed the firing of Maitland Jones Jr., a renowned chemistry professor. The article, however, gravely misrepresented NYU students.
Editorial: NYU lifted its mask mandate, but now isn’t the time to be idle
COVID-19 still poses a substantial risk. Keeping up with masking and testing is critical for ensuring the safety of others.
Editorial: Do no harm, Grossman. Reject Sabatini.
Hiring biologist David Sabatini would display a gross disregard for sexual assault survivors on the part of NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine.
Editorial: Don’t throw more money at the failing NYPD
The NYPD’s response to the Brooklyn subway shooting showed once again that they don’t keep us safe. It’s time to pursue other options.
Editorial: The NY Post is lying to you about homelessness around NYU
The right-wing media wants you to hate unhoused people. Don’t let them egg you on.
Editorial: Make daylight saving time permanent
The Sunshine Protection Act would bring a much-needed end to the biannual clock switching, placing us permanently on daylight saving time.
Editorial: 6 Asian students were attacked on campus. Why did NYU take weeks to respond?
NYU’s response to attacks on Asian students on its campus has been extremely dismissive. The university must urgently address the safety concerns of Asian students.
Editorial: Eric Adams needs to house the homeless, not attack them
Mayor Adams wants to make our trains safer by removing unhoused individuals. His plan, unfortunately, relies heavily on policing and other forms of carceral violence.
Editorial: Hamilton, implement the SGA’s transportation resolution
By instituting discounted subway fares for the NYU community, the university could do its part to support students in need and provide stimulus to local businesses.
Editorial: NYU, buy better masks in bulk
In light of the university’s reopening, NYU needs to upgrade the masks that it hands out from surgical to KN95, KF94 and N95s.
Editorial: Chief Justice Roberts needs to retire
In light of Justice Stephen Breyer announcing his retirement, it’s time for another member of the Supreme Court to follow suit. Chief Justice John Roberts should announce his retirement to allow his seat to be filled before the midterm elections.
Editorial: NYU should mandate a remote learning option
NYU’s “flexible” plan for in-person learning is flexible in name only. The university should require professors to offer options for remote learning.
Editorial: NYU should meet 100% demonstrated need for all current students
WSN previously reported that NYU would be meeting the demonstrated financial need of every student in the class of 2025. The new policy should be extended to all current NYU students, not just the students of the future.
Editorial: Hochul should continue funding rent assistance
The New York state government decided to end the Emergency Rental Assistance Program because federal funds are running out. Gov. Kathy Hochul should exhaust state funding while requesting federal assistance to protect the housing insecure.
Editorial: New York Democrats failed to protect voting rights
New York Republicans launched a well-funded campaign to defeat voting rights ballot initiatives. Democrats did not respond with the same effort or coordination. As a result, barriers to electoral participation, particularly for young people, will be upheld.
Editorial: Support graduate student union strikes
From the Ivy League to the West Coast, graduate student workers are going on strike because of low pay and meager benefits. Graduate union strikes deserve our solidarity as they pave the way for labor struggles nationwide.
Editorial: The NYU board of trustees must become more transparent
In light of the recent appointment of three new trustees on Oct. 18, NYU’s board of trustees should improve its transparency.
Editorial: Larry Fink is a climate hypocrite
By calling on nations to reduce carbon emissions, but holding investments in fossil fuel corporations through BlackRock, NYU trustee Larry Fink fails to put his money where his mouth is.
Editorial: NYU must expand virtual attendance options
Although we’re making progress in the fight against COVID-19, it is essential that virtual attendance options are available to the NYU student body.
Opinion: Recent gropings highlight NYU’s weak approach to sexual misconduct
In light of this semester’s string of serial gropings, serious changes must be made to NYU’s sexual harassment policy.
Opinion: NYU’s board of trustees contradicts the university’s mission of inclusivity
Election conspiracists, CEOs who profit from immigrant detention, and other proponents of inequality have no place leading NYU. These trustees should be removed from office.
Editorial: Scott Stringer is wrong for New York City
Recent allegations have come to light about New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Scott Stringer sexually harassing a former employee. His conduct makes him unfit for office, and he should resign as comptroller and drop out of the race.
Editorial: Protect New York’s street vendors
Andrew Yang presented a dangerous and misleading narrative that unlicensed street vendors pose a threat to New York City. The opposite is true: City Council has failed the vulnerable, struggling vendors who make the city what it is.
NYU must do more to help low-income students
NYU proudly boasted record levels of diversity for the newly admitted class of 2025. However, the university will continue to fall short of creating a truly accessible institution without committing to meet 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need.
NYU needs to combat the bystander effect
The recent rise of anti-Asian hate crimes has highlighted how dangerous it is to be a bystander in times of crisis. NYU must do more to combat this violence through more robust bystander intervention training.
Cuomo is unfit for Governor
Gov. Cuomo disregarded the health of his constituents to maintain his reputation. It’s time to impeach him.
Hate crimes against Asian Americans deserve better media coverage
The coverage of the Atlanta killings alludes to a broader issue in reporting on hate crimes against Asian Americans.
NYU Continues To Fail Black Students
NYU’s silence on Breonna Taylor’s murder suggests that the university still refuses to fully stand in solidarity with Black students despite claiming to support them.
NYU Still Needs to Take Action for LGBTQ+ Rights
Reflecting back on the 50th anniversary of the Weinstein Hall occupation protesting NYU’s cancellation of gay events on campus, it’s clear that NYU still has a long way to go to fully support the LGBTQ+ community.
Hotel Evictions Show NYC’s Disregard For Homeless People’s Needs
Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to evict homeless residents from a neighborhood hotel after Upper West Siders threatened to sue the city not only endangers public health, but reflects hostility towards homeless individuals.
Funding the MTA Is a Necessity
Without federal relief for the MTA, wealthier residents of the city will continue to afford alternatives to public transportation while low-income communities will suffer even more.
Providing Spaces for Black Students Does Not Mean Segregation
Despite arguments made by other publications, establishing a Black themed engagement community in NYU residence halls is not the same as segregation under Jim Crow.
The Consequences of NYU’s Guise of Transparency
The university administration’s recent letter on NYU’s financial situation shows an inability to communicate and the consistent neglect of student needs.
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Must Do More For Its Students
Extending time-to-degree deadlines and funding packages are necessary accommodations for graduate students who have recognized and adapted to the crisis we are in.
Prioritizing Transparency in Federal Relief Spending
With the CARES Act, NYU will receive around $25 million in grants. The university must be financially transparent with what they do with this money to make sure that it goes to areas that need funding the most.
New Yorkers Don’t Deserve Petty Politics
The recent feud between Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio shows disunified leadership only hurts coronavirus efforts.
Holding Leaders More Accountable in Crisis, Not Less
Though some of his actions have been integral to dealing with the coronavirus crisis and should be a good example for other states to follow, many of Governor Cuomo’s policies in both the past and the present have been harmful to the state’s efforts.
The Principled Necessity of Tuition Reimbursement
With the transition to online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, NYU students deserve a tuition refund.
NYU’s Evictions Show Its Disregard for Students’ Needs
The closure of residence halls last week showed that, yet again, NYU has failed to put the interests of its students first.
Expanding Accessibility to Paid Sick Leave
With the rapid spread of the coronavirus, expanding New York City’s access to paid sick leave should be a priority to protect the general public and the low-wage workers.
The Slow Progress of the Plastic Bag Ban
Though New York’s recent ban on single-use plastic bags is well-intentioned, it doesn’t do enough to solve the plastics crisis in the state.
Hidden Disabilities and NYU’s Failure to Accommodate
The Moses Center’s documentation policies for disability support isn’t good enough for those with hidden disabilities.
Confronting the Contradiction of NYU Abu Dhabi
After ten years of labor violations and restricted academic freedom in NYUAD, it is the responsibility of individual schools and departments to cut ties with the campus.
Incompetence and Disaster in the Democratic Party
After the disaster of the Iowa Democratic caucuses and the Senate’s acquittal of President Trump, it is clear that the Democratic Party is too incompetent to be an important force against the president and the Republican Party.
Interpreting Silence: What NYU’s Low Title IX Complaints Mean
Data released on Title IX complaints in New York State have statistics that show NYU, and other universities, have serious distrust issues with its student body, as well as the fact that the administration refuses to address the problem.
The University’s Place in the Climate Crisis
The discussions at Davos in the midst of the Australian wildfires is a reminder of why university students should be among those in the fight against the ravaging of the earth.
A Semester in Review: NYU Continues to Prioritize Itself Over Students
Our editorial board looks back at the most important issues of the semester. From protecting abusers to neglecting its dining facilities, our university continues to ignore key student concerns in favor of its own priorities.
How NYU Wellness Sees Itself — and Why That Image Is Wrong
After recently promoting a questionably-sourced article on the Student Health Center, NPR has misrepresented NYU’s wellness resources, failing to recognize student voices.
Can We Move on From a Recurring Tragedy?
Following three shootings this past weekend, it’s hard to maintain hope for a better future and even harder to move forward.
Courtesy Meals Shouldn’t Come at a Price
Students were outraged after their financial aid was used for Courtesy Meals, which were initially promoted as free. Despite NYU's claim it has corrected the issue, the quiet charges are telling of how the university treats lower-income students.
Stand With LS Professors, Even if NYU Won’t
Professors hope to unionize for better working conditions in the university’s second-largest undergraduate program. NYU students, LS or otherwise, must hold the university accountable.
NYU’s Artificial Affordability Issue
Despite making affordability a primary issue in his administration, financial decisions made by the university — particularly Hamilton’s annual income — reflect the deep hypocrisy of NYU’s affordability campaign.
The Ethical Dilemma of NYU’s Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees sets the rules for NYU and its community. But are the trustees following their own rules?
Why Doesn’t NYU Release a Full Financial Report?
NYU’s 2017 income tax returns reveal an incomplete picture of the university’s finances. To show students where their tuition goes, NYU should release an annual financial report, starting with the fiscal year of 2017.
NYU Is Neglecting Students’ Health With Dining Hall Failures
By choosing to not tell its students about health code violations at Palladium Food Court, NYU has put the health of its community at risk.
What Does Impeachment Really Mean?
The House of Representatives has begun the impeachment process against President Trump. But why now?
GSOC’s Newest Fight for Survival
Following a new National Labor Relations Board rule, graduate students’ right to organize is at stake. What does this mean for graduate student organizers in NYU’s Graduate Student Organizing Committee?
NYU Is Protecting Abusers
By rehiring Professor Avital Ronell and keeping Michael Steinhardt on the Board of Trustees, the university has sided with perpetrators of sexual misconduct.
Why Is NYU Hiding Its Resources?
By choosing not to advertise programs they’ve created to help their students, NYU shows that they’re not as committed to solutions as they say they are.
Overcoming Oppression Through Corrective Education
In the midst of our current confrontation with white nationalist terror, we must use our position at a university to reconcile our past and work towards a better future.
A Semester in Review
The Editorial Board reflects on the important issues reported by WSN this past semester.
Commemorating Lives Lost in the Attacks in Sri Lanka
As privileged university students, we must take the time to recognize the tragedy in Sri Lanka.
Language for a Changing World
With modifications being added to the AP Stylebook every year, it’s important to acknowledge how language is evolving alongside the ways we cover news.
NYU Needs to Rename Steinhardt
Michael Steinhardt has clearly brought shame to our university’s name. It is only appropriate that NYU remove his in response.
Analyzing the Administration’s Affair With Amazon
NYU’s position on the Amazon deal doesn’t reflect our community as a whole.
Stonewall Celebration: Moving Forward by Recognizing Our Past
Why NYU’s choice to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the transformative Stonewall riots is a crucial step towards the recognition of our history as an NYU community.
Higher Education Needs Intervention From All Sides
NYU is lobbying the state government for tuition assistance — but what else can be done to aid students?
What NYU Gets Wrong About Confronting Racism
The viral tweet on a racist incident at Silver highlights the importance of being proactive about racism on campus — not just reactive.
GSOC Deserved Better Communication
NYU’s decision to change some graduate students’ healthcare plans speaks towards a bigger problem of a lack of communication between the university and its students.
The Changing Face of Journalism
What does it mean to major in journalism during times of massive job cuts and the death of print publications?
Lessons From the Shutdown: Local Organizing Still Works
As students, it’s important to recognize where we can have an impact when incidents like the government shutdown happen.
A Semester in Review
The Editorial Board reflects on some of the most important NYU topics of the semester and our stances on them.
NYU Has an Abu Dhabi Problem
The case of Matthew Hedges, the British academic sentenced to life in prison who has since been pardoned, is not the first event to put NYU’s Emirati venture in an awkward position — and it won’t be the last.
NYU’s LA Campus: An Attempt to Rise up the Ranks
NYU’s developments in LA are the latest in the university’s push to rise to the top.
On Press Freedom at NYU
The Editorial Board discusses our experience at the LS town hall and how it speaks to a larger problem of free speech both on and off campus.
On Our Coverage of Milo Yiannopoulos
The Editorial Board acknowledges some of the consequences that can come with covering an issue like Milo Yiannopoulos’s canceled appearance at NYU.
Protecting the Right to Advocate at NYU
The Editorial Board discusses a lack of recognition of the ever present Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus.
