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

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Opinion

Fair pay for NYU student workers

Fair pay for NYU student workers

Ryan Thomas, Student Senator November 23, 2015
Proactively addressing students’ concerns about the affordability of education at NYU will further demonstrate the incoming administration’s commitment to improving the university and ensuring fair compensation.
Gitmo has got to go

Gitmo has got to go

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor November 19, 2015
The closure of Guantanamo would serve as a message to the world that the United States does not compromise its values in the face of fear, but stands on a firm ground of law and morality.
Letter from the Editor: NYU's Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Letter from the Editor: NYU’s Diversity and Inclusion Forum

Valentina Bojanini, Editor-in-Chief November 19, 2015

Dear Readers, Over the past several weeks, there has been a marked increase in discussions about racial tension on college campuses. From Mizzou to Yale and all over the country,...

Sexting scandal in Canon City opens argument to 'safer sexting'

Sexting scandal in Canon City opens argument to ‘safer sexting’

Katrina Wilson, Staff Writer November 18, 2015
Canon City authorities and high school administrators should have handled the recent sexting situation better.
In defense of Sam Harris

In defense of Sam Harris

Jonathan Patrick Haynes, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
As Sam Harris sets out on a new Australian book tour, it is important that criticisms do not become downright dishonest.
In times of crisis, don’t just hashtag your support

In times of crisis, don’t just hashtag your support

Grace Rogers, Contributing Writer November 17, 2015
Responding to the attacks in Paris by only changing a profile picture is not enough to truly support those affected.
Paris tragedy must be contextualized

Paris tragedy must be contextualized

Daniel Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
France represents a cause for concern because it represents, more than anything else, the continued dehistoricization that ignores why the world finds itself once again roiled by grief because of a terror attack.
Media, observers should watch what they tweet

Media, observers should watch what they tweet

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
While the Internet has largely been a helpful platform in transmitting information about the crisis, it has also given rise to the spread of misinformation regarding the attacks.
Europe should not close its borders

Europe should not close its borders

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
The people who attacked Paris may have been Syrian, or they all could have been French, but they really were terrorists. When European leaders begin to speak of closing borders and limiting refugees allowed into countries, they give in to the wishes of terror organizations.
Paris underscores importance of opening arms to refugees

Paris underscores importance of opening arms to refugees

WSN Editorial Board November 17, 2015
When geopolitics are horrendously complicated and when hatred and fear are what motivate our enemies, we need humanity now more than ever — toward our citizens and toward refugees.
Victoria’s Secret changes are positive, but not enough

Victoria’s Secret changes are positive, but not enough

Dana Reszutek, Editor-at-Large November 16, 2015
Models like Maria Borges and Gigi Hadid still boast beautiful bodies, but the fact that they have to defend their bodies to others reflects clearly that the brand’s body standard is far from accepting a better range of silhouettes for the runway.
Make me up before you go-go

Make me up before you go-go

Shreya Kaushik, Contributing Writer November 16, 2015
Not wearing lip gloss isn’t going to make me uninterested in my appearance, or a lazy slob. Women are more than the makeup they choose to wear or choose not to wear.