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

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Opinion

Virginia Felon Voting Highlights Democratic Inconsistencies

Virginia Felon Voting Highlights Democratic Inconsistencies

Connor Borden, Staff Writer April 24, 2016
The day each citizen enjoys full access to their inalienable civil liberties is the day the U.S. will know equity, and from there progress can march forward.
Contouring and the Destructiveness of Makeup Culture

Contouring and the Destructiveness of Makeup Culture

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 22, 2016
It’s hard to find justification for full-body contouring makeup rituals, and the proliferation of these techniques online are especially troubling for self-esteem and self-consciousness.
End Gender Barriers for Male Teachers

End Gender Barriers for Male Teachers

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer April 20, 2016
Fighting the outmoded stereotypes about male teachers will improve education for all students.
Divestment is Part of Larger NYU Battle

Divestment is Part of Larger NYU Battle

WSN Editorial Board April 20, 2016
In the struggle for a more responsible administration, divestment activists and the rest of the NYU community are united.
Letter to the Editor: Pros of Going Meat-Free

Letter to the Editor: Pros of Going Meat-Free

Daniella Azoulay April 19, 2016
The new government health guidelines failed to address one of the most prevalent source of greenhouse gas and health issues: meat.
Don't Call It Flip-Flopping, Call It Dynamic Democracy

Don’t Call It Flip-Flopping, Call It Dynamic Democracy

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
We expect legislators to do the right thing no matter public opinion, yet crush them at the polls if they act against the wishes of their constituency.
Hamilton Needs a Better Party Planner

Hamilton Needs a Better Party Planner

WSN Editorial Board April 18, 2016
Students must do everything possible in order to secure a more desirable affordability plan, including promoting the talks with President Hamilton.
Israel Apartheid Week Blind to Middle East Issues

Israel Apartheid Week Blind to Middle East Issues

Joseph Stern, Contributing Writer April 18, 2016
f these actions are truly about injustice, those at the forefront should turn their focus towards the rampant racism and bigotry that is systemic throughout the Arab world, rather than attack the one democratic state in the Middle East.
Let White People Talk White Privilege

Let White People Talk White Privilege

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
Reflection is hard to do, especially when you are, like me, part of an exceptionally privileged race, gender and class.
Georgetown Reparations Are Long Overdue

Georgetown Reparations Are Long Overdue

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer April 18, 2016
History informs and teaches so that all learn from the injustice of our predecessors.
Slurs Betray Bernie's Progressive Message

Slurs Betray Bernie’s Progressive Message

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer April 18, 2016
“Corporate Democratic whore” means something. It implies greed and immorality, but more than anything else, it is tied to gender, to women, in politics and the corporate world.
Needle Exchanges Are Model of Good Drug Policy

Needle Exchanges Are Model of Good Drug Policy

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor April 17, 2016
The needle exchange program demonstrates a more effective drug policy, one that places treatment and care ahead of punishment and elimination.