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

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Opinion

Needless sexualization must end

Needless sexualization must end

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
The controversy around ads for absorbent menstrual underwear on the MTA reflects a societal inability to deal earnestly with women's bodies. Calling these ads out for being inappropriate is silly when other ads sexualize women much more and are overall much less positive.
Parents Day disruptive, little use

Parents Day disruptive, little use

Emily Fong, Staff Writer October 27, 2015
NYU Parent's Week wasn't a fun time at all. Not only was it an inconvenience for students in Bobst trying to study for midterms, but there are so many better ways for parents to spend time with their kids in the city.
Media, students lose cool in face of Malia Obama’s college visit

Media, students lose cool in face of Malia Obama’s college visit

WSN Editorial Board October 27, 2015
The media and the Brown student body are focusing too much on Malia Obama visiting Brown and being in the vicinity of a beer pong table.
Criminal record is not the end of the world

Criminal record is not the end of the world

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Someone's criminal record should not derail their entire life.
Fight for Love with Feminist Porn

Fight for Love with Feminist Porn

Elizabeth Moore, Deputy Opinion Editor October 26, 2015
Feminist pornography is a way to bridge the gap between moral guardians and porn-lovers and combat the destructive gender roles that modern porn perpetuates.
Politicians are leaders, not saints

Politicians are leaders, not saints

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Politicians should be seen as humans, and their vices do not preclude them from public life.
College drinking about safety, not prohibition

College drinking about safety, not prohibition

WSN Editorial Board October 26, 2015
Universities need to understand the reality that students are going to drink no matter what. Drinking policies need to teach students how to drink rather than futilely attempting to stamp it out.
GMOs must be embraced

GMOs must be embraced

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer October 22, 2015
In this week's point-counterpoint, staff writer Patrick Seaman argues in favor of GMOs.
GMOs pose serious danger

GMOs pose serious danger

Max Schachere, Staff Writer October 22, 2015
In this week's point-counterpoint, staff writer Max Schachere argues against GMOs.
Leaked documents goldmine for politics students

Leaked documents goldmine for politics students

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor October 20, 2015
The Drone Papers from the Intercept and Wikileaks's new document search is a trove for students of foreign policy.
Environmental awareness is missing from American diets

Environmental awareness is missing from American diets

Grace Rogers, Contributing Writer October 20, 2015
USDA’s announcement on Oct. 6 stating they will not include food sustainability — how our food choices impact the environment — is troubling.
Technology outpacing civil liberties in New York policing

Technology outpacing civil liberties in New York policing

WSN Editorial Board October 20, 2015
NYPD x-ray vans could pose a significant hazard to both health and civil liberties. Once again, the NYPD needs greater oversight to ensure that it uses its technology prudently.