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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Opinion

Flipped Classroom Model Better for Students

Flipped Classroom Model Better for Students

Hao Ly, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
What students instead need is a class structure which not only accommodates the different ways students learn but also free up precious class time to allow professors to provide students with necessary guidance.
Stop Republican-Shaming, NYU

Stop Republican-Shaming, NYU

Andrew Heying and Chuyu Xiong, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
In the midst of all the post-election madness, one fact seemed to be forgotten, that — believe it or not — there were and are Republicans here at NYU.
Kill Switch Would Protect New Yorkers

Kill Switch Would Protect New Yorkers

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor November 21, 2016
Undocumented immigrants are fearful following Donald Trump’s victory, and New York must act before its IDNYC program is used against residents.
International Students Should Be Engaged in American Politics

International Students Should Be Engaged in American Politics

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
While international students are only here, theoretically, to get an education, they should be aware and critical of American politics and they should protest.
Our Country Is Too Smart For The Electoral College

Our Country Is Too Smart For The Electoral College

Veronica Liow, Contributing Writer November 18, 2016
To put it simply, the Electoral College is outdated.
Voting Should Be Mandatory in America

Voting Should Be Mandatory in America

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer November 18, 2016
Among various other necessary reforms, it is time to join the ranks of the twenty-two nations that make voting mandatory for its citizens.
Gramercy Hate Crime Raises Tough Questions

Gramercy Hate Crime Raises Tough Questions

WSN Editorial Board November 18, 2016
Regardless of intent, this was a hate crime and must be treated as such.
Express Indignation Through Love, not Hate

Express Indignation Through Love, not Hate

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer November 17, 2016
Trump is a vile demagogue whose behavior has warranted a hateful response, but it is impossible to be legitimately productive if we continue to find solidarity in hate.
Anti-Trump Protests Are Powerful and Valid

Anti-Trump Protests Are Powerful and Valid

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer November 17, 2016
To accuse the protesters of being baseless and unproductive is to deny the gravity of the bigotry against which we protest.
On Student Debt, Trump Fails

On Student Debt, Trump Fails

WSN Editorial Board November 17, 2016
Beyond damaging the atmosphere of higher education by devaluing liberal arts educations, the Trump student loan plan’s deregulation goals hit lower-income families the hardest.
Comic Films Sacrifice Story for the Big Screen

Comic Films Sacrifice Story for the Big Screen

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer November 16, 2016
It seems that while comic books are being praised for both its artistic merit and narrative depth, the adaptations into the silver screen are, apparently, getting away for sticking to the visuals only dismissing the individuality of their main characters.
Plus-Size Representation Still Lacking in Modern Media

Plus-Size Representation Still Lacking in Modern Media

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer November 16, 2016
The ignorance surrounding shaming curvy women can be seen everywhere we look.