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Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31

Staff Rants: Jan. 24-31

WSN Staff January 31, 2017
More rants to fill the void! Listen to our staff voice their frustrations as we enter this week’s edition of Staff Rants!
Steinhardt Makes Progress, Still Has Work

Steinhardt Makes Progress, Still Has Work

Anna Pasek and Lauren Lefty, Contributing Writers January 30, 2017
Today we’re proud to write that the Steinhardt School has announced a significant step toward taking scholarship in education, culture, and human development just as seriously as scholarship in the school of arts and sciences.
History Is Repeating Itself

History Is Repeating Itself

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor January 30, 2017
This ban — which is in direct violation of the First Amendment's commitment to religious freedom and the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act — will do nothing, except hurt victims of violence and terror.
What I Noticed About Not Being Noticed

What I Noticed About Not Being Noticed

Emily Fagel, Copy Chief January 30, 2017
Most students’ first week in New York City was strange and overwhelming. But in retrospect, that week was overwhelmed by one specific feeling: anonymity.
Letter to the Editor: NYU's (Non)Sanctuary Campus Status

Letter to the Editor: NYU’s (Non)Sanctuary Campus Status

Students for NYU Sanctuary Campus January 30, 2017
With the executive orders on immigration, the need for NYU to declare a sanctuary campus is more critical than ever.
Freedom of the Press Still Matters

Freedom of the Press Still Matters

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor January 30, 2017
While President Trump’s relationship with the media has not been amicable to say the least, to charge journalists with a felony for reporting and covering on the news is a direct violation of the First Amendment.
Good Samaritan Policy Isn't Very Good

Good Samaritan Policy Isn’t Very Good

WSN Editorial Board January 30, 2017
A more explicit approach, like the policies put out by Columbia and Cornell University, would create an environment that both protects the wellbeing of students and clearly defines the authority of university staff.
Let's Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Let’s Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Devyani Shekhawat, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
Despite being a country founded by immigrants, xenophobia continues to influence legislation and immigrants' daily lives.
Migos Culture Class is Far From “Bad and Boujee”

Migos Culture Class is Far From “Bad and Boujee”

WSN Editorial Board January 27, 2017
Despite the fear that the seminar will not prove useful to aspiring musicians, Migos actually brings to the table an incredibly valuable perspective due to both their relevance and influence in today’s popular culture.
NYU Affordability Is Hurting Educational Opportunity

NYU Affordability Is Hurting Educational Opportunity

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer January 26, 2017
It is essential that colleges, including NYU, encourage the pursuit of an academic career for all students by nurturing a higher economic mobility rate and an environment where financial differences are undistinctive.
Activism Is Still Important Under Trump Presidency

Activism Is Still Important Under Trump Presidency

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer January 26, 2017
Trump has shown he will remain consistent with his promises, which means his opposition must as well.
The Cabinet’s on FIRE

The Cabinet’s on FIRE

Riley Lopez, Contributing Writer January 24, 2017
NYU understands that giving support to victims of sexual harassment is the only appropriate response, but there are fears that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos does not.