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

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Publicly Available Tax Returns Mean More Transparency

Publicly Available Tax Returns Mean More Transparency

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
Publicly available tax returns would keep those in power in check through the looming threat of their unethical dealings being made public.
New York: The City That Needs to Sleep

New York: The City That Needs to Sleep

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer October 11, 2016
The life of a student in New York City should not be held to the unreasonable standards found in movies and TV shows.
When Issues Have Faces, Clinton Wins

When Issues Have Faces, Clinton Wins

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor October 11, 2016
Clinton has outlined an ambitious set of goals, but she has faced resistance from voters who feel these issues do not affect them.
Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

WSN Editorial Board October 10, 2016
In the interest of free speech on campus, the College Republicans should be free to host Yiannopoulous. Whether someone wants to take him seriously as a political voice or dismiss him as a clownish caricature should be up to that individual.
NYU Hack Worrisome

NYU Hack Worrisome

WSN Editorial Board October 7, 2016
The recent hack on NYU reflects a serious widespread problem the university needs to immediately address.
Make Up Something Other Than Makeup to Gossip About

Make Up Something Other Than Makeup to Gossip About

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016
Going makeup-free does not represent confidence at all; it only means not wearing any makeup.
Letter to the Editor: Clarity on Diversity Task Force

Letter to the Editor: Clarity on Diversity Task Force

Vincent Vance, Student Co-Chair of the Diversity Task Force October 7, 2016
The NYU Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is a representative body of students, faculty and staff, and our only goal is a more equitable, diverse and inclusive NYU.
Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Yahoo Hacking Scandal is a Wake-Up Call

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 6, 2016
Both people and the websites they visit must be willing to take action in the interest of online security.
Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

Promote a Global Network Without the Issues Lawsuit Spotlights

WSN Editorial Board October 6, 2016
Despite the Tisch Asia lawsuit and the NYU community’s legitimate concerns regarding expansion, the university’s campuses abroad are a valuable asset and should be maintained.
Trump’s Rhetorical Strategy Clumsily Broadcasts Dangerous Messages

Trump’s Rhetorical Strategy Clumsily Broadcasts Dangerous Messages

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 5, 2016
For some reason we now have decided that Donald Trump's brand of discourse is acceptable in American politics, and as a result America’s collective moral compass runs the risk of being skewed beyond repair.
We Should Embrace the Clean Meat Revolution

We Should Embrace the Clean Meat Revolution

Eve Wetlaufer, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
Although clean meat is expensive to produce now, it won’t always be that way — savings from reduced animal farming are dramatic.

For Discipline in Politics, Turn to Veep Debate

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor October 4, 2016
The vice presidential debate is something every prospective voter should carefully watch — and not because it is going to be scandalous and titillating, but precisely because it isn’t going to be.