The recently imposed paywall on The New York Times’ website has not impacted the Washington University community’s ability to access news, students say. On March 28, The New York Times, which had previously offered free access to current articles online, established a paywall that limits access to online content.

Our generation has created a consumption paradox. We are consuming more than ever before yet are paying less for it. To college students, this means heavier pockets and greater access to perhaps otherwise inaccessible products.