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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Anjali Mehta is a senior studying applied psychology with a minor in English & American literature. She loves trying new restautants, writing songs on the guitar and pretending she's an on-the-go character on a New York City sitcom. When she's not in the WSN office, she can be found wandering around the East Village with an iced almond latte or wistfully lamenting the weather of her hometown in California. You can find her on instagram @anjali.mehtaa or email her at amehta@nyunews.com.

Anjali Mehta, Deputy Managing Editor

Anjali Mehta is a senior studying applied psychology with a minor in English & American literature. She loves trying new restaurants, writing songs on the guitar and pretending she’s an on-the-go character on a New York City sitcom. When she’s not in the WSN office, she can be found wandering around the East Village with an iced almond latte or wistfully lamenting the weather of her hometown in California. You can find her on instagram @anjali.mehtaa or email her at [email protected].

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Opinion: What Mamdani’s win means to a daughter of immigrants

Zohran Mamdani refuses to assimilate to hateful and regressive politics, proudly championing the values that New York City’s immigrants and minorities embody.
Anjali Mehta, Deputy Managing Editor November 6, 2025

On Tuesday, I voted for Zohran Mamdani, alongside over one million other New Yorkers. He won the election for mayor, making history as the city’s first Muslim and South Asian...

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Why I celebrate Diwali

Hosting Diwali parties in my college apartments is how I continue to honor the traditions that my family had when I was growing up.
Anjali Mehta, Deputy Managing Editor October 17, 2025

Diwali, also called the Festival of Lights, is celebrated every year between October and November by South Asian communities across the globe. Although Diwali is widely regarded...

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Opinion: For subway safety, militarization isn’t the answer

Recent initiatives to increase police and National Guard presence in the city’s transit system raise questions about who is actually allowed to feel safe on the subway, and whether funding would be better spent on mental health and housing programs.
Anjali Mehta, Deputy Managing Editor September 11, 2025

At the beginning of this year, Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced they would ramp up protections for New Yorkers riding the subway, expanding the MTA’s...

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6 pieces of Indian media to consume this AAPI Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by adding these recommendations to your rotation.
Anjali Mehta, Copy Chief May 6, 2025

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Stereotypes and underrepresentation often push Indian creatives to the sidelines. We’ve all seen it: the nerd with...

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Opinion: Reproductive rights are human rights

President Donald Trump’s latest actions may only serve to further jeopardize abortion access.
Anjali Mehta, Copy Chief March 5, 2025

Women’s History Month should be a time to celebrate the enormous progress made in securing women's rights and the legal, educational and social advancements since the movement's...

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Books beyond Bobst: An activist’s self-help book, a new Percy Jackson novel and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.

“Writers & Lovers” by Lily King “There’s a particular feeling in your body when something goes right after a long time of things going wrong. It feels warm and...

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NYU students continue the fight for women in sports

Society for Women in Sports is a club that aims to advance gender equality for women in the sports industry.
Anjali Mehta, Contributing Writer March 27, 2024

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s important to spotlight women in all industries — and sports is no exception. It’s been more than 50 years since the passing...