The Commentator

If Journalism Matters, So Should Journalism Students

By: Rikki Zagelbaum and Kayla Kramer | Editorials

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January 30, 2026

Douglas Murray to Teach Three Guest Lectures at YC as First Professor of Practice

By: Daniel Kohn | News

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January 30, 2026

Just One Week: Sacks-Herenstein Birthright Trip to Israel

By: Elza Koslowe | Features

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January 29, 2026

Former RIETS Chairman Rabbi Julius Berman Passes Away at 90

By: Amichai Greenberg | News

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January 29, 2026

When YU is Lazy About Academic Integrity, Students Suffer

By: Elza Koslowe | Opinions

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December 30, 2025

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NEWS

New York Appeals Court Rejects YU’s Second Attempt to Dismiss High School Sexual Abuse Case

New York Appeals Court Rejects YU’s Second Attempt to Dismiss High School Sexual Abuse Case

By: Rikki Zagelbaum | Newsletter News | News March 29, 2026

YU’s New Dental School to Open in July, First in New York City Since 1916

YU’s New Dental School to Open in July, First in New York City Since 1916

By: Ari Spivack and Rikki Zagelbaum | Newsletter News | News March 29, 2026

Milei Speaks to YU About Economics, Israel and Iran at ‘Great Conversations’ Event

Milei Speaks to YU About Economics, Israel and Iran at ‘Great Conversations’ Event

By: Daniel Kohn and Rikki Zagelbaum | News March 16, 2026

EDITORIALS

Why Study Days Matter

By: Daniel Kohn | Newsletter Editorials | Editorials March 31, 2026

A Response to the War in Iran: Let Us Not Be Silent

By: The Commentator Editorial Board | Editorials March 18, 2026

A Changing Calendar and a Changing Culture

By: Hadassah Reich | Editorials February 20, 2026

FEATURES

Asked Y(O)U Answered: What’s the Hardest Part of Balancing Torah and College Life?

Asked Y(O)U Answered: What’s the Hardest Part of Balancing Torah and College Life?

By: Abie Rose | Newsletter Features | Features March 28, 2026

From the Commie Archives: (December 19, 1949; Volume 30, Issue 5) — Israelis Show Healthy Spirit; ‘Sabres’...

From the Commie Archives: (December 19, 1949; Volume 30, Issue 5) — Israelis Show Healthy Spirit; ‘Sabres’...

By: Leon S. Levy | Features March 27, 2026

Panel at Stern Empowers Students to Live Authentically and Lead Meaningfully

Panel at Stern Empowers Students to Live Authentically and Lead Meaningfully

By: Rivka Reich | Features March 25, 2026

OPINIONS

Token Jews Don’t Speak for Us

Token Jews Don’t Speak for Us

By: Amichai Greenberg | Newsletter Opinions | Opinions March 25, 2026

When Snow Days Became Zoom Days

When Snow Days Became Zoom Days

By: Aiden Melkin | Opinions March 25, 2026

We’re Not All Leaders, but We Can All Contribute

We’re Not All Leaders, but We Can All Contribute

By: Tali Novick | Newsletter Opinions | Opinions March 25, 2026

BUSINESS

Spending Smart: Investing 101

Spending Smart: Investing 101

By: Maya Wasserman | Business March 26, 2026

How War in Iran Is Straining the U.S. Economy

How War in Iran Is Straining the U.S. Economy

By: Mo Berlin | Newsletter Business | Business March 26, 2026

U.S. and Western Allies Contemplate Tapping Oil Reserves Amid Persian Gulf Crisis

U.S. and Western Allies Contemplate Tapping Oil Reserves Amid Persian Gulf Crisis

By: Mo Berlin | Business March 17, 2026

ARTS AND CULTURE

A “Giant” Grey Zone: Roald Dahl’s Antisemitism Comes to the Stage

A “Giant” Grey Zone: Roald Dahl’s Antisemitism Comes to the Stage

By: Liev Markovich | Newsletter Arts & Culture | Arts and Culture March 26, 2026

A Recap and Review of the 98th Oscars

A Recap and Review of the 98th Oscars

By: Yosef Harkham | Arts and Culture March 26, 2026

Goodreads Reading Goals: Overcoming the Pressure to Be “Disgustingly Overeducated”

Goodreads Reading Goals: Overcoming the Pressure to Be “Disgustingly Overeducated”

By: Adina Traube | Arts and Culture March 18, 2026