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

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Opinion

Alabama must follow through on promised voter rights protections

Alabama must follow through on promised voter rights protections

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
The closure of Alabama licensing offices in primarily black communities represents a distressing trend in eroding minority voting rights. If the state does not make good on its promises for greater ID access, the discriminatory nature of voter ID legislation will be laid bare.
Anti-Muslim sentiment clouds Iran Deal discourse

Anti-Muslim sentiment clouds Iran Deal discourse

Pragya Gianani, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
The Western media, clouded by a thin veneer of anti-Islamic sentiment, remains unwilling to see the Iran issue from any perspective but their own.
New education secretary must address student debt crisis

New education secretary must address student debt crisis

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
With Arne Duncan's resignation, the Department of Education must do more to address the growing burden of student debt, particularly by regulating student loan companies and loan contractors.
John Sexton must act on divestment

John Sexton must act on divestment

Olivia Rich, Contributing Writer October 8, 2015
John Sexton must do more when it comes to NYU Divest's calls for action.
#BetterSexTalk’s campaign boosts discourse

#BetterSexTalk’s campaign boosts discourse

WSN Editorial Board October 7, 2015
#BetterSexTalk improves the discourse around sexual education and sexual assault.
Anti-gentrification efforts need to stop targeting independent businesses

Anti-gentrification efforts need to stop targeting independent businesses

Adnan Zarif, Contributing Writer October 7, 2015
Local stores and cafes in London's trendy East End are the wrong outlets for protest ire.
U.S. must choose better allies abroad

U.S. must choose better allies abroad

Patrick Seaman, Contributing Writer October 6, 2015
Given the Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record, they have no business heading up the UN's new human rights panel.
Don’t look a $100 million gift horse in the mouth

Don’t look a $100 million gift horse in the mouth

WSN Editorial Board October 6, 2015
Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon's donation to NYU, despite sudden name change, should not be spurned. Pushback to the name is ultimately an overreaction in comparison to the good the money will do.
Japan deal cause for concern in US

Japan deal cause for concern in US

Max Schachere, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
A new Japanese military bill could harm the United States more than it could help us.
Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with the NSO about more than just music

Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with the NSO about more than just music

Mandy Freebairn, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Kendrick's collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra bodes well for lovers of rap and classical music alike.
Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

WSN Editorial Board October 5, 2015
The NYPD's reforms on the use of force are a step in the right direction.
Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Emily Fong, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Fans must try to avoid being overly invasive.