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Space Exploration Must Be for All

Space Exploration Must Be for All

As space exploration becomes more common, we must keep in mind the importance of making it accessible for all people.
Cole Stallone, Staff Writer November 30, 2018

On Monday, NASA landed the InSight lander on the surface of Mars. Over the next three months, the lander will use its various scientific instruments to collect data from the interior...

Why NYU Must Support the Resolution on the Human Rights of Palestinians

Why NYU Must Support the Resolution on the Human Rights of Palestinians

Our tuition is funding human rights violations — we must hold NYU accountable and put an end to this practice.
Authors of BDS Resolution, Contributing Writers November 30, 2018
Our tuition is funding human rights violations — we must hold NYU accountable and put an end to this practice.
In California, My Home Is One of the Lucky Ones

In California, My Home Is One of the Lucky Ones

In the face of the twin tragedies of the wildfires raging in California, it is crucial to consider our responsibility to protect our citizens and to protect our planet when it comes to climate change.
Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor November 19, 2018
In the face of the twin tragedies of the wildfires raging in California, it is crucial to consider our responsibility to protect our citizens and to protect our planet when it comes to climate change.
Brian Kemp Should Be Barred From Office

Brian Kemp Should Be Barred From Office

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer November 16, 2018
The Republican Georgia gubernatorial nominee had a blatant conflict of interest overseeing the administration of elections and should be barred from participating in any future elections for governor.
Nigeria Is Watching Us, and We Are Letting Them Down

Nigeria Is Watching Us, and We Are Letting Them Down

The United States needs to remember that the current leader of our country projects a strong and at times dangerous influence in Nigeria.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018
The United States needs to remember that the current leader of our country projects a strong and at times dangerous influence in Nigeria.
War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

War of Words: How Rhetoric Can Turn Ugly

A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.
Evan Vehslage, Contributing Writer November 12, 2018
A look into what history can teach our leaders about their tone.
Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Copy Chief November 9, 2018
Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
With the 2018 midterm elections underway, staff writer Cole Stallone examines why Native American voting rights are a long-neglected problem in the United States that deserve our attention and activism.
Don’t Be a TERF

Don’t Be a TERF

In light of Donald Trump's recent efforts to legalize the erasure of trans identities and trans rights, Columnist Cheyenne Porcher takes a look at what she and other cis women of color can do to bolster support for transgender activism and rights.
Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist November 5, 2018

Rest in power to Vicki Lee Jones, Maurice Stallard, Irving Younger, Melvin Wax, Rose Mallinger, Sylvan Simon, Bernice Simon, Jerry Rabinowitz, Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried,...

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

SJP reclaims the meaning of BDS as a movement meant to deliver justice to Palestine.

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement for Palestinian human rights, otherwise known as BDS, refers to a movement launched by Palestinian civil society in 2005. Modeled...

Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE

Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE

The freedom of expression is restricted in the UAE and considering the structure of its governing body, it’s a necessary provision.
Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist October 31, 2018

The United Arab Emirates encourages students like myself to study abroad, not only to obtain knowledge that is unavailable within the country but also to amass experiences that...

An Open Letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee

An Open Letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee

Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist October 30, 2018
In light ignore the wave of startling political events and tragedies last week, columnist Mickey Desruisseaux takes a look at identity politics within our current administration and writes an open letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee.