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

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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.
Letter to the Editor: NYU Endowment

Letter to the Editor: NYU Endowment

John Beckman April 15, 2016
In spite of our small per-student endowment, NYU has managed to improve its academic programs, reputation and ranking; substantially increase scholarship aid; and take some important initial steps toward improving affordability.
Stop Calling Hillary Clinton a Republican

Stop Calling Hillary Clinton a Republican

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer April 15, 2016
Although she is hardly the standard-bearer for progressivism, Clinton stands starkly apart from most Republican lawmakers, and to equate the two sets a dangerous and unhelpful tone.
UC Davis Cares More About PR Than Serving Student Community

UC Davis Cares More About PR Than Serving Student Community

WSN Editorial Board April 15, 2016
With the Sacramento Bee report, UC Davis’s twisted priorities have finally come to light. The university has made it abundantly clear that it values its public image more than its students’ safety and its own accountability.
NYU Needs to Address Its Hostility Towards Trump Supporters

NYU Needs to Address Its Hostility Towards Trump Supporters

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer April 15, 2016
Regardless of whether or not these feelings of hostility have been embellished or exaggerated, strict labeling and rejection of Trump supporters and the swirl of media that has ensued is detrimental to NYU, an institution renowned for its free speech, social movements and debate.
Sanders Campaign Lacks Coherency, Compass

Sanders Campaign Lacks Coherency, Compass

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor April 14, 2016
Sanders’ platform is a populist facade, crumbling under the weight of a reality Sanders knows too little about.