Off-Third: Happy Alumni Weekend From Bill de Blasio

The NYU alumnus and self-proclaimed king of New York may not have been invited to NYU’s Alumni Weekend, but that’s not stopping him from advocating for his alma mater’s students.

Abby Hofstetter, Opinion Editor • October 29, 2019

Happy Alumni Weekend from Off-Third, WSN’s satire section. Try not to take us too seriously. Bill de Blasio is the king of New York. At least that’s what he tells me. We’re...

A Semester in Review

The Editorial Board reflects on some of the most important NYU topics of the semester and our stances on them.

WSN Editorial Board • December 3, 2018

The Editorial Board reflects on some of the most important NYU topics of the semester and our stances on them.

Rectenwald’s Students Share Perspectives on Postponed Yiannopoulos Talk

Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak for a class of LS students, but the event was postponed one day before.

Anna de la Rosa, Staff Writer • November 9, 2018

Yiannopoulos was scheduled to speak for a class of LS students.

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.

‘Alt-Right’ Leader Slated to Speak at NYU

The conservative pundit Milo Yiannopoulos will speak on issues like cultural appropriation in a class taught by “deplorable” professor Michael Rectenwald.

Sarah Jackson, News Editor • October 28, 2018

The conservative pundit Milo Yiannopoulos will speak on issues like cultural appropriation in a class taught by “deplorable” professor Michael Rectenwald.

Liberals Must Focus on Civil Discourse

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer • February 27, 2017

The conflict between NYU Anti-fascists and the NYU College Republicans has shown that there is an immense divide between left- and right-leaning political groups on campus. However, both sides of the political spectrum need to become more open to differing opinions and promote civil discourse.

College Republicans Continue Fight for Milo

Faith Gates, Staff Writer • October 25, 2016

Students had mixed reactions after the Milo Yiannopoulos speech the College Republicans had planned was cancelled.

Other Schools Dealt With Yiannopoulos, Why Couldn’t NYU?

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor • October 25, 2016

Most schools, including Yale and George Washington, have recognized the importance of allowing unpopular speakers to visit and have agreed to increase security at their Yiannopoulos events.

Milo Yiannopoulos Talk Canceled Due to Security Concerns

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor • October 16, 2016

NYU canceled a College Republicans talk on Nov. 17, where they planned to host British journalist Milo Yiannopoulos as part of his "Dangerous Faggot Tour."

Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

WSN Editorial Board • October 10, 2016

In the interest of free speech on campus, the College Republicans should be free to host Yiannopoulous. Whether someone wants to take him seriously as a political voice or dismiss him as a clownish caricature should be up to that individual.