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

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

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Opinion

Striving To Live Life Amidst Schoolwork

Striving To Live Life Amidst Schoolwork

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer January 25, 2016
At the end of the day, we should all strive for all around growth in our lives. This is because the pursuit of balance makes us more cognizant of the world in which we live in.
Native American Hardship Still Persists

Native American Hardship Still Persists

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor January 25, 2016
In the United States, it is clear that steps must be taken to educate ourselves and each other about the obstacles that Native peoples must traverse every day.
In support of Airbnb

In support of Airbnb

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer December 9, 2015
As Airbnb follows through on its promise to “build an open and transparent community,” officials should do their part to support the users along with the city’s residents.
Reporting of San Bernardino shooters’ home is disgraceful journalism

Reporting of San Bernardino shooters’ home is disgraceful journalism

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer December 9, 2015
Coverage of the San Burnadino shooters’ home is evasive, disgraceful and predatory.
How Islamic is ISIS?

How Islamic is ISIS?

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
Attempts from the right to screen refugees based on their religion, halt construction of mosques or justify casual discrimination against Muslims are all dangerously misguided because the average Muslim has nothing in common with the average ISIS member.
Campuses must be made safer after Paris attacks

Campuses must be made safer after Paris attacks

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
It is time for universities across the country, and the world beef up their campus anti-terrorist measures. The safety of students and staff should be of utmost priority to institutions.
Tyler, the Creator is latest example of hate speech controversy

Tyler, the Creator is latest example of hate speech controversy

Jonathan Patrick Haynes, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
While hate speech is often painful to hear and can be harmful, it is crucial that the government not legislate against it. But it is important to keep in mind that such laws are ineffective and can actually negatively impact some of those they intend to protect.
WSN’s coverage of Palestinian Vigil is misleading

WSN’s coverage of Palestinian Vigil is misleading

David Rand, NYU Law Students for Israel Communications Committee December 7, 2015
A piece criticizing WSN's coverage of a vigil held for Palestinian citizens.
Sexton expansion came at cost of current students

Sexton expansion came at cost of current students

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
The same ideology that enabled NYU to develop as a global force has resulted in the inability for the university to adequately provide for its current attendees.
#SolidaritywithStoya, and with other sex workers

#SolidaritywithStoya, and with other sex workers

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
Anti-sex feminists and anti-porn Republicans alike have jumped to frame Stoya's story as emblematic of the inherent evil of sex work. To write off Stoya’s claim as just another facet of an insidious business, however, is to invalidate both her career and her alleged rape.
Was it worth it, President Sexton?

Was it worth it, President Sexton?

WSN Editorial Board December 7, 2015
Hamilton should refocus the university’s mission on its responsibility to the wider community and to future students, not to shareholders.
Binding agreements on climate change needed from Paris Talks

Binding agreements on climate change needed from Paris Talks

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
In order to make a true impact in reducing global temperatures, the participating members in the Paris talks must come to a binding resolution on cutting emissions, financing developing countries and creating long-term climate goals.