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

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Opinion

Hypocrisy in Congress Reaches New High

Hypocrisy in Congress Reaches New High

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor October 3, 2016
While no politicians want to appear as if they are against 9/11 victims in an election year, the JASTA is not in the best interests of the country and passing it is a betrayal of their constituencies.
Banning the Box to Counter an Unfair Justice System

Banning the Box to Counter an Unfair Justice System

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor October 3, 2016
The occasional admission of students with possible criminal backgrounds — like Wolfgang Ballinger — should not damage the reputation of the Ban the Box movement.
PDA Is a Straight Privilege

PDA Is a Straight Privilege

Connor Borden, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
Although New York has a thriving LGBTQ+ community, it is unfortunately still uncommon to see queer and nonconforming folks displaying their love for one another in public.
Stop Caring About Brangelina

Stop Caring About Brangelina

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016
Caring about Brangelina allows a sexist stereotype to continue.
The Real Trump Was Exposed at the First Debate — And It Was Ugly

The Real Trump Was Exposed at the First Debate — And It Was Ugly

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016
Trump's performance at the debate shows that he is unfit to be president.
Clinton’s New College Compact Compromises Credibility

Clinton’s New College Compact Compromises Credibility

WSN Editorial Board September 30, 2016
Clinton's new higher education proposal is a poorly made compromise.
Stop Talking to Me About the Weather

Stop Talking to Me About the Weather

Thomas Price, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
Unless it is to inform someone who is unaware of the outside temperature, there is literally not a single thing to gain from talking about the weather.
Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Melanie Pineda, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
While we may be laughing at the current state memes have placed our most important communication tool in, we can’t keep pretending that this joke is funny forever, and we definitely can’t keep ignoring when the joke goes too far.
Global Citizen Festival Fakes Commitment To Change

Global Citizen Festival Fakes Commitment To Change

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
Global Citizen seems to have convinced a community of people that they are enacting global change without lifting a finger.
Hamilton’s Inauguration Raises New Questions of Commitment

Hamilton’s Inauguration Raises New Questions of Commitment

Nishad More, Staff Writer September 27, 2016
The question now is whether anything will actually change.
Our Nukes Are Less Secure Than My Bike Is

Our Nukes Are Less Secure Than My Bike Is

Charles Moxley, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
History has shown that our nuclear policies need updating if we are to keep our country safe and maintain our status on the world stage.
We Shouldn’t Be Burdened By Tampon Costs, Period

We Shouldn’t Be Burdened By Tampon Costs, Period

Josy Jablons and Megan Racklin September 26, 2016
NYU needs to give students access to menstrual health products at no cost.