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Opinion

The Strange, Sturdy Justice of Antonin Scalia

The Strange, Sturdy Justice of Antonin Scalia

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer February 26, 2016
Scalia’s death and the rancor it has surfaced should be a reminder that justice should trump politics. Even though divided and gridlocked government is now the norm, ideally the Supreme Court should be impervious to politics, and its efficacy should not be constrained by government impasses.
Remembering Trayvon with Action and Activism

Remembering Trayvon with Action and Activism

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer February 26, 2016
Our contemporary brand of racism is dolled-up in coded pleasantries, but its bare bones are the same. As we remember Martin’s death, it is crucial that we reaffirm our dedication to reform our public policy.
Unreasonable GOP Stubbornness Helps No One

Unreasonable GOP Stubbornness Helps No One

WSN Editorial Board February 25, 2016
Ultimately, the GOP’s current game plan will not do anyone any favors. Until they reassess their goals as a party and move towards a platform that is realistic, the Republicans in Congress and elsewhere will find themselves at a dead end.
Memes Could Spell Defeat for Democrats

Memes Could Spell Defeat for Democrats

Colin Burke, Contributing Writer February 25, 2016
In a world where Donald Trump could feasibly become president, we can’t let memes ruin the democratic party.
Celeb LGBT Allies Shouldn’t Be Awarded Just For Being Decent

Celeb LGBT Allies Shouldn’t Be Awarded Just For Being Decent

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer February 25, 2016
As a community that struggles every day to encourage others to treat them with equal respect and illuminate role models for young people who wrestle with their sexual orientation, LGBT people need to understand what makes a good ally, and how to promote and reward those individuals.
New York Must Lead Reform on Sexual Assault Laws

New York Must Lead Reform on Sexual Assault Laws

WSN Editorial Board February 24, 2016
New York State should be leading the nation in establishing rights for sexual assault victims, not lagging behind the rest of the country.
Independent Bookstores Shouldn’t Have To Compete with Amazon to Survive

Independent Bookstores Shouldn’t Have To Compete with Amazon to Survive

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
If the independent bookstore is to survive, people need to treat it as a destination, not just a stop on the road.
Hollywood Gives Women a Second Chance to Tell Their Stories

Hollywood Gives Women a Second Chance to Tell Their Stories

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer February 24, 2016
The stories of bold female figures need to be told truthfully, and now — thanks to Hollywood — they finally are.

Yelp and the Erosion of Institutional Accountability

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer February 23, 2016
It’s all too distressing that this is the kind of labor force that college students are being thrown into — the most exciting areas of industry are also the ones where employees seem to matter the least. And
The Perils of Technological Gentrification

The Perils of Technological Gentrification

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer February 23, 2016
Irresponsible expansion of the tech community has the potential to make the city unlivable for thousands, particularly if both the natives and the transplants establish lives entirely disconnected from one another.
Hamilton Needs a Long-Term Affordability Plan

Hamilton Needs a Long-Term Affordability Plan

WSN Editorial Board February 22, 2016
Hamilton’s proposals set a good short-term precedent for his administration, but in light of Sexton’s leftover projects, the direction that Hamilton will eventually take the university is still unclear.
A Two-Pronged Attack on the Student Loan Crisis

A Two-Pronged Attack on the Student Loan Crisis

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer February 22, 2016
Student debt is a national epidemic that is crippling some of the most vulnerable members of the workforce, and it is the role of universities and government to help stem the crisis.