Kiran Soemardjo (kiran-soemardjo)

Opinions

TikTok: Safe for Now

Kiran Soemardjo

The federal focus on TikTok is not in the best interest of the American people, nor does it effectively address problems embedded in social media.

Issue 10, Volume 115

Opinions

Music Advocacy

Kiran Soemardjo

Issue 3, Volume 115

Opinions

Protect Our Community Green Spaces

Kiran Soemardjo

Urban green spaces are critically underlooked in New York City, but their potential benefits are too great to ignore.

Issue 17, Volume 114

Opinions

Moments of Stillness: Reflections on the Eclipse and Urban Connection

Kiran Soemardjo

The eclipse facilitated a profound moment of mutual connection for New Yorkers. Can we find this unity elsewhere?

Issue 14, Volume 114

Opinions

New York’s Sidewalk Scaffolding: A Tale of Urban Intrusion

Kiran Soemardjo

Scaffolding is a scourge on the streets of New York City, and the problem can only be fixed by holding building owners accountable.

Issue 13, Volume 114

Opinions

The Merits of a Merit-Based System

Kiran Soemardjo

The current college admissions system is inequitable and robs high schoolers of their childhood: a merit-based system is the solution.

Issue 9, Volume 114