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

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Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

Staff Rants: Nov. 8-14

WSN Staff November 15, 2016
These post-election staff rants are guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and shove all of the kale in your house into the garbage.
Our Country Will Persevere

Our Country Will Persevere

Andrew Heying, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
Many in rural America voted for Trump not to turn against minorities, but because they feel as though they are the forgotten demographic.
Thanksgiving is the Holiday Champion

Thanksgiving is the Holiday Champion

Thomas Price, Deputy Opinion Editor November 15, 2016
Thanksgiving is the eclectic mix of nostalgia, kindness, and kinship that we often forget over the course of the year.
Post-Election Care of Students Isn’t Coddling

Post-Election Care of Students Isn’t Coddling

WSN Editorial Board November 14, 2016
In a situation where a large majority of students are emotionally compromised and unable to perform their work, it is the job of the professor to recognize that and accommodate accordingly.
Residence Hall Fire Drills Have Wrong Priorities

Residence Hall Fire Drills Have Wrong Priorities

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
It is ridiculous that the university creates an environment where students, who may or may not have alcohol in their room, fear getting written up in the midst of evacuating in an actual emergency.
Dropping Out Isn’t Cool

Dropping Out Isn’t Cool

Hao Ly, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
While there are certainly students who have dropped out and became very successful, these cases are few and far between and should not be considered likely.
Thank Racism, Not Anti-Elitism, For Trump

Thank Racism, Not Anti-Elitism, For Trump

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
White racial backlash is the one and only reason behind Trump's victory.
The Objectification of Men Cannot Be Ignored

The Objectification of Men Cannot Be Ignored

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer November 14, 2016
If female sexualization in the media demeans women, the same must be said for men.
Male Objectification Does Not Compare

Male Objectification Does Not Compare

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
When a man is objectified, he is objectified by an individual or group. When a woman is objectified, she is objectified by society.
Despite Election Results, Hate Still Has No Place At NYU

Despite Election Results, Hate Still Has No Place At NYU

WSN Editorial Board November 11, 2016
Every school needs to set a clear precedent: following in the hateful footsteps of our new president-elect is both unacceptable and inexcusable. This is not merely a matter of differing political opinion. This is about the safety and security of our students.
In a Trump World, I Am Lost

In a Trump World, I Am Lost

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor November 11, 2016
When I heard the news, I wanted to call my mom and just sob. But I couldn’t, because my parents are Trump supporters.
Bad TV Is Ruining Binge-Watching

Bad TV Is Ruining Binge-Watching

Phoebe Kuo, Staff Writer November 11, 2016
We are constantly waiting to be amused, yet no matter how exciting that teaser trailer is, we more often than not end up disappointed.