
Guest Essay: On this grim anniversary, we must turn to Jewish-Arab organizations
Joseph Hillyard is a student leader at NYU's chapter of J Street U, which works within the mainstream of the Jewish community to advocate for a diplomatic resolution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Joseph Hillyard, Guest Contributor
• October 7, 2025

Opinion: NYU students are targets for public debates — it’s time to disengage
The insidious underpinnings of this viral content destroy earnest and productive political discourse.
Grace Carmody, Contributing Writer
• September 18, 2025

Opinion: A new generation of leaders is long overdue
As our political system ages, young voices are necessary for our nation’s progress.
Serin Lee, Contributing Writer
• February 27, 2025

Off Topic: The case for dating across the political divide
In an increasingly polarized world, political differences are a dealbreaker for most people, making it harder to find common ground, let alone fall in love.
Zofia Fernandini, Contributing Writer
• February 14, 2025

Up for Debate: Should NYU adopt institutional restraint?
Following a recent trend of universities adopting institutional neutrality, NYU has expressed commitment to practicing “institutional restraint” in order to give “respect to the diverse experience and backgrounds at NYU.”
Mehr Kotval, Noah Zaldivar, Omar Drissi and Naisha Roy
• November 26, 2024

Opinion: Take your activism to the polls
Voting is not just a right, it’s a responsibility. Students have the power — and the duty — to shape the future they will inherit.
Brynna Gritter Kenneke, Staff Writer
• October 11, 2024

Opinion: Dramatically increasing law enforcement in NYC subways is not the answer to safety concerns
Deploying the National Guard in New York City subway stations is a poor solution to a problem that requires systemic change.
Molly Koch, Opinion Editor
• March 13, 2024

The Soapbox: Economic reform in Argentina, sexual misconduct case in Australia, German reparations in Poland
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
• February 2, 2024

The Soapbox: Election in Argentina, moon mission in China, week of silence in Australia
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor
• October 27, 2023

The Soapbox: Economic crisis in Argentina, an explosion in Gaza, food crisis in Ghana
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Maisie Zipfel, Deputy News Editor
• September 15, 2023

Off the Radar: ‘Casablanca Beats’ explores the complex intersection of hip hop and politics
This Moroccan film doesn’t shy away from contentious discussions, examined with hip hop. “Casablanca Beats” is currently available on Kanopy.
Afnan Abbassi, Staff Writer
• April 7, 2023

Trump pleads not guilty as protesters, media crowd Manhattan courthouse
Pro-Trump demonstrators and counterprotesters clashed outside a lower Manhattan courthouse on the day of former president Donald Trump’s arraignment.
Carmo Moniz, News Editor
• April 4, 2023

Eva Mundo, Deputy News Editor • October 17, 2025

Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Deputy News Editor • October 17, 2025

Yuuki Lubin, Staff Writer • October 17, 2025


Leo Field, Ellie DaSilva, Angela Dong, Shreeya Goyal, Rhea Kohli and Ellie Miller • October 17, 2025