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Reality TV Isn’t a Guilty Pleasure

If we don’t police our tastes all the time, it might just make our free time more free.

Hope Rangaswami, Columnist • March 25, 2019

“This is bigger and more consequential for the country than the Russia investigation.” These are the words I texted my friend when Jordyn Woods announced she was going on Red...

An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.

Ash Ryoo, Columnist • November 25, 2018

Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.

Queer POC Are Their Own Champions

Dyshere Logan, Columnist • October 18, 2018

Queer spaces for people of color are hard to find at NYU and New York City. In his column this week, Dyshere unpacks this issue as examines the history of the commodification of and lack of unity within the LGBTQ community.

The Labor of Student Loans

Dyshere Logan, Columnist • September 20, 2018

The story of a drama student and her overwhelming debt gives insight into the lack of economic diversity at NYU and the insidious effects of money on the pursuit of higher education.

Purchasing Prestige For the UAE

Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist • September 12, 2018

A citizen of the UAE explores divestment in Abu Dhabi in order to invest in Western businesses.

Snow Bunnies Aren’t a Type and Neither Am I

Racial preferences in dating aren't components of your type. They're just racist.

Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist • September 11, 2018

Racial preferences in dating are not components of your type. They're just racist.

NYUDC Political Portraits: Haider Ali

Emily Fagel, Staff Writer • December 14, 2017

In the final week of the NYUDC Political Portraits column, Emily Fagel interviews Haider Ali.

News Analysis: Journalism for the People

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor • March 30, 2017

Deputy News Editor Sayer Devlin discusses an event recently held by the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute and how it reflects the current state of journalism.