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Opinion

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.
TPP is a bad deal for the US and the environment

TPP is a bad deal for the US and the environment

Max Schachere, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
The Trans-Pacific Partnership could spell disaster for the environment and the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Activists shouldn’t coopt Black Lives Matter slogan

Activists shouldn’t coopt Black Lives Matter slogan

Abraham Gross, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Israeli advocacy groups appropriating Black Lives Matter language and hashtags are only hurting their cause by distracting from another movement.
Spielberg movies too white to be truly groundbreaking

Spielberg movies too white to be truly groundbreaking

Nishad More, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Steven Spielberg's "Bridge of Spies," along with the bulk of his work, sorely lacks minority representation in all of its roles, principal and secondary. If Spielberg is really as revolutionary as people claim, he must devote more attention towards diversity in his casting.
NYU should divest from private prisons

NYU should divest from private prisons

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
NYU must follow Columbia's lead and divest from private prison corporations. Between their abysmal human rights records and their effect in exacerbating the prison state, private prisons are ethically indefensible.
Sports traditions create dangerous expectations

Sports traditions create dangerous expectations

Emily Fong, Staff Writer October 19, 2015
Sports commentators and fans are doing players a disservice when they call for players to be tough and power through their injuries. Sports can only improve when we treat our athletes better, not worse, and the rules and regulations need to address this treatment more.
NYU must deliver on GSOC promises

NYU must deliver on GSOC promises

WSN Editorial Board October 18, 2015
NYU must make more of an effort to address the missing graduate student paychecks. The administration's carelessness towards its student finances is wholly unprofessional.
Tischies should stand out to succeed in TV

Tischies should stand out to succeed in TV

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer October 18, 2015
Between floundering viewership and numerous big-name failures, daytime TV needs innovation and fresh ideas. No one is in a better position to deliver these ideas than Tisch students.