Richard Shu is a Deputy Opinion Editor. He also was the Deputy Copy Chief. He also is a major in math and economics. He also conducts research review at an educational consulting nonprofit. He also enjoys cooking a lot and makes excellent Chinese-style pork belly stew. He also is nursing a pet theory that the book “Tender Buttons” by Gertrude Stein might hold the keys to creating a more just and humane society. Feel free to ask him about any of these.
From the highest marks of the party itself, all the way down to the grassroots college-level efforts, Trump has cleaved a divide between those who stand up for the principles they believe in, even if it means betraying their party, and those who would rally behind an egotistical, lying braggart if only to keep their trembling elephant standing a little longer.
For how inept Howard’s letter may have been, it speaks to an increasingly frustrated contingent of students who recognize, throughout the admissions process and even after they’ve enrolled, that their childhoods have been shortchanged.
Rohit Mittal does not speak like the average startup CEO. He has that sort of dorky, disarming charm that makes him instantly approachable. When he talks — whether about his...
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If the university’s goal is to promote innovation and job-creating entrepreneurship in its students, to prepare them for the complexities of the modern workforce, it won’t do so by producing hyper-specialized wonks.
Scalia was the best of the bad bunch. He forced his opposition to rethink their positions and develop their arguments rigorously and thoughtfully. Before activists celebrate his passing, they should realize that Scalia possessed many gifts that his sycophants lack.
By passing the confiscation bill, the Danish government is allowing the loud, inhumane voice of a few take precedent over the understanding and welcoming many.
Richard Shu, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 11, 2015
Heroin addiction is getting a lot more attention than crack ever did, and it's because of the difference in race. White heroin victims get more attention on the national news because our society still places the concerns of the white middle class over the black urban poor.
Adjuncts at NYU receive significantly less pay and job security than their tenure-track or contracted colleagues. The community and the administration must do more to address their concerns.
"Getting racists fired is a noble cause, no doubt, and revenge can feel very sweet. But if we are to move beyond revenge, to justice and the betterment of our society, we simply need a higher standard of proof."
Prices of artwork are higher than ever but that doesn't mean that the quality of art is improving. Instead, it is a sign that the ultra rich who drive the art markets are investing their capital in a growing market.
The stand your ground laws are not being used fairly. Women who have fought back against abusive partners have tried to use the laws as a defense but have not been successful.
Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist
• October 6, 2014
President Xi now enjoys an unprecedented tumult of popularity from his people, hoping that the new charismatic leader can bring about much-needed reform to China’s troubled political system.
Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist
• October 1, 2014
Tinder may be shallow because people use it to judge others solely on appearances. However, Tinder has been valuable in equalizing gender differences when it comes to judging appearances.
Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist
• September 10, 2014
Starry-eyed young straight women hope that NYU will provide them with a gay best friend with whom they can discuss fashion and feelings and treat as a token instead of a human being.
