Panelists and Students Debate Extent of Academic Freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai

At an event at Bobst Library, academics said NYU’s campuses in countries that place strict limitations on speech may face restrictions to their academic freedom.

November 15, 2019

NYU Libraries hosted a forum on academic freedom and free speech on Thursday evening in Bobst Library. The panel featured speakers from NYU, Portland State University and PEN America,...

War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.

Evan Vehslage, Contributing Writer • November 12, 2018

A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.

Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Copy Chief • November 9, 2018

Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.

Liberal Studies Hosts Town Hall on Milo Yiannopoulos and Free Speech

Liberal Studies hosted an open dialogue session with LS students to discuss their thoughts on free speech on campus after the postponement of Milo Yiannopoulos’ canceled appearance.

Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor • November 8, 2018

Liberal Studies hosted an open dialogue session with LS students to discuss their thoughts on free speech on campus after the postponement of Milo Yiannopoulos’ canceled appearance.

How NYU Can Include Everyone in the Classroom

Sarah John, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2018

To expand on her last piece, this writer explores the importance of free speech at NYU and the need for the student body to be patient with overall political correctness.

Appreciate Your Free Speech Rights on Social Media

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer • January 22, 2018

Yes, the tweet may as well be insulting and disrespectful. But should it really warrant legal penalty, and even if so, is a bad tweet really proportional to punishment in jail?

University Professors Must Refrain From Violent Remarks

WSN Editorial Staff • October 20, 2017

Although it should be encouraged the professors do share their inputs on political issues, that privilege should in no way be taken as permission to express violent and threatening remarks on campus.

Israel Anti-Boycott Act Inhibits Free Speech

Benjamin Zinevich-Rodríguez, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2017

The defensive use of “free speech” on campus has carried just as much nuance as it does when invoked by your racist uncle on Thanksgiving.

Free Speech On Campus Is Pertinent to Faculty, Too

WSN Editorial Board • October 4, 2017

Universities should not silence professors—or encourage their silence. To continue being symbols of academic encouragement, they must welcome discussions, instead of reprehending them—and this expands to the professors.

Politics Professor Speaks out Against IYSSE Club Rejection

Herman Lee, Staff Writer • March 9, 2017

The Student Activities Board has denied club status to the International Youth and Students for Social Equality for the second consecutive time. But NYU professor Bertell Ollman is defending the group's freedom of speech.

NYU Should Offer Alternative Platform for Controversial Speakers

WSN Editorial Board • February 24, 2017

Rather than completely disregarding controversial speakers, it is possible to offer them an alternative platform that would allow for conversation and the sharing of ideas.

John Sexton Should Not Be Speaking at NYU

WSN Editorial Board • February 22, 2017

While Sexton has been recognized for his skillful debating, free speech has never been a center of his platform, making the choice to have Sexton headline this particular event confusing. Furthermore, Sexton’s tenure at NYU was filled with inexcusable mistakes, and he should never be an honoree at this university.