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Opinion

Women need more than Cruz’s condoms

Women need more than Cruz’s condoms

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor December 3, 2015
The war on women is frighteningly real, and just because one Republican’s privilege and ignorance blinds him to it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist, or that he himself hasn’t played an active role in waging it.
Terrorism and the bludgeoning power of rhetoric

Terrorism and the bludgeoning power of rhetoric

WSN Editorial Board December 2, 2015
When it comes to terrorism, the means and intent are what matter, and we must apply the term equally.
Professor’s use of racial slur antithetical to progressive discourse

Professor’s use of racial slur antithetical to progressive discourse

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer December 2, 2015
Andrea Quintette’s use of the n-word in a recent graduate class was insensitive, irrational and unacceptable for a person in her position.
In times of crisis, hashtag your support

In times of crisis, hashtag your support

Joseph Stern, Contributing Writer December 1, 2015
In times of crisis, do hashtag your support.
Racial conversations on NYU Facebook groups need understanding

Racial conversations on NYU Facebook groups need understanding

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer December 1, 2015
Disagreements on the Class of 2019 Facebook page are not free speech disputes.
Take Bobst out of the library

Take Bobst out of the library

Max Schachere, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Bobst Library invokes a poisonous legacy, similar to that of Wilson and Calhoun, and should be renamed.
NYU inclusion pledges are encouraging step forward

NYU inclusion pledges are encouraging step forward

WSN Editorial Board November 30, 2015
Though activists should absolutely ensure the university follows through on their word, change comes in small steps and the administration’s recent pledges should be seen as encouraging milestones toward progress.
Canadian parliamentary diversity is a model to follow

Canadian parliamentary diversity is a model to follow

Emily Fong, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
It is time for Americans to look to their northern neighbors and follow the excellent example they have set.
TPP limits creative expression

TPP limits creative expression

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
The extension of copyright in the TPP threatens creative expression across the Pacific and sets a dangerous precedent for the future.
Education, job listing ruins Tinder

Education, job listing ruins Tinder

WSN Editorial Board November 30, 2015
Tinder's newly released update challenges the bold promise of carefree dating in favor of the traditional.
Love in the time of the Facebook ‘seen’

Love in the time of the Facebook ‘seen’

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
The introduction of social media into our lives and relationships has clearly altered what it means to trust a significant other.
Staying single can be a matter of practicality

Staying single can be a matter of practicality

Christina Coleburn, Senior Editor November 30, 2015
Fewer millennials are married or in serious relationships, but this trend does not necessarily stem from a rejection of commitment. For many, the decision to stay single longer is a matter of practicality.