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Opinion

States Can Make Fantasy Sports Safe and Profitable

States Can Make Fantasy Sports Safe and Profitable

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer September 15, 2016
Gambling or not, fantasy sports are a burgeoning multi-billion dollar industry which can and should be regulated and taxed.
The Only Path to Educational Improvement Is Desegregation of Schools

The Only Path to Educational Improvement Is Desegregation of Schools

WSN Editorial Board September 15, 2016
Diverse learning environments create increased opportunities for all students, no matter their circumstances, and prepare them for an increasingly global workplace awaiting them post-graduation.
Colombia’s Drug Problem Isn’t US Responsibility

Colombia’s Drug Problem Isn’t US Responsibility

Connor Borden, Staff Writer September 14, 2016
Although the United States and Colombia have cooperated in the past when providing to paramilitary assistance in pushing back the drug trade, the United States has overstepped their boundaries.
Antiquated Voting Equipment Threatens Democracy

Antiquated Voting Equipment Threatens Democracy

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor September 14, 2016
Prudently maintaining suitable voting equipment is to preserve the integrity of American democracy.
Discussions of Intersectionality Are Lacking In Sports

Discussions of Intersectionality Are Lacking In Sports

Manas Malik, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016
Religion adds a new level of abstraction to an already unpalatable discussion about racial tension.
Clinton’s 'Basket of Deplorables' Comment Is Both Accurate and Tactical

Clinton’s ‘Basket of Deplorables’ Comment Is Both Accurate and Tactical

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer September 13, 2016
Clinton’s statement was far too calculated to be labeled a gaffe.
The U.S. Needs To Take A Stand Against Duterte

The U.S. Needs To Take A Stand Against Duterte

Yasmin Gulec, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016
A UN member state, the Philippines have already ratified the Human Rights Declaration — they should be held to the standard they swear by.
Letter to the Editor: CUNY Donor Scandal Not Applicable to NYU

Letter to the Editor: CUNY Donor Scandal Not Applicable to NYU

Debra Lamorte September 13, 2016
The fact is, not all situations are analogous, the CUNY situation cited in the editorial is not analogous to NYU.
9/11 Requires More  Nuanced Remembrance

9/11 Requires More Nuanced Remembrance

WSN Editorial Board September 12, 2016
NYU would do well to provide some way of introducing students to serious discussion of the complicated aftermath of 9/11.
Militant Protests Miss The Point

Militant Protests Miss The Point

Riya Patil, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Though it’s appalling and shameful that Turner only served three months for his crime, the fact of the matter is that he did so completely in line with our justice system.
Grad Students Fleeced by ALI

Grad Students Fleeced by ALI

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Changing ALI policy during admission process without notice to applicants and admissions officers is unfair to both.
French Secularism Loses Original Focus

French Secularism Loses Original Focus

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Laïcité clashes with the realities of modern day France and its growing Muslim community, and is increasingly being used to infringe upon the rights of Muslim citizens.