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Mizzou protesters must not block media

Mizzou protesters must not block media

WSN Editorial Board November 11, 2015
The way that protesters at the University of Missouri have used safe spaces as a cudgel against journalists is counterproductive to their movement. They are antagonizing the single best medium for their message to get across.
When change in Missouri is not enough

When change in Missouri is not enough

Laura Adkins, Contributing Writer November 11, 2015
As much as I hope Missouri is on a progressive path toward a world where all students are cared for equally, it will take more than just removing the president to accomplish this.
Recent push for drug policy reform shows inherent racism

Recent push for drug policy reform shows inherent racism

Richard Shu, Deputy Opinion Editor November 11, 2015
Heroin addiction is getting a lot more attention than crack ever did, and it's because of the difference in race. White heroin victims get more attention on the national news because our society still places the concerns of the white middle class over the black urban poor.
Unpaid internships a loss for both employers and employees

Unpaid internships a loss for both employers and employees

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer November 10, 2015
Unpaid internships are just a way to exploit cheap labor from college students in dire need of work experience. They place undue stress on students without providing any short-term wages or long-term career advancement possibilities.
Mizzou president resigns but protesters must remain focused

Mizzou president resigns but protesters must remain focused

WSN Editorial Board November 9, 2015
The resignation of University of Missouri chancellor Tim Wolfe is an important first step for student protests against racism. But getting a president to resign is not everything; the movement must have clear goals and means in mind if they are to meaningfully improve race relations at their school.
NYU must stand with the Clean Water Rule

NYU must stand with the Clean Water Rule

Anubhuti Kumar, Contributing Writer November 9, 2015
NYU students must do their part and raise awareness about the importance of clean water to every facet of our life.
NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

NYU financial aid still needs overhaul

WSN Editorial Board November 9, 2015
Andrew Hamilton needs to change NYU's stance on financial aid when he becomes president.
New York State should copy Florida’s transparency

New York State should copy Florida’s transparency

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
New York State should follow Florida's example and amend their transparency laws.
Houston needs another HERO

Houston needs another HERO

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor November 9, 2015
With HERO, opponents of anti-discrimination have falsely demonized LGBTQ citizens to advance their intolerant cause.
Social media artists should be taken seriously

Social media artists should be taken seriously

Grace Rogers, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
Art that's promoted on social media should be treated with the same respect as art displayed in traditional formats.
Proposed standardized testing regulations are a positive step

Proposed standardized testing regulations are a positive step

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
Obama's proposals for standardized testing in K-12 schools are a step in the right direction.
Divest's activism is the answer to bureaucratic heel-dragging

Divest’s activism is the answer to bureaucratic heel-dragging

WSN Editorial Board November 4, 2015
NYU Divest is to be lauded for their ability to maintain a spotlight on the administration's heel-dragging on the topic of divestment.