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Japan deal cause for concern in US

Japan deal cause for concern in US

Max Schachere, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
A new Japanese military bill could harm the United States more than it could help us.
Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with the NSO about more than just music

Kendrick Lamar’s collaboration with the NSO about more than just music

Mandy Freebairn, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Kendrick's collaboration with the National Symphony Orchestra bodes well for lovers of rap and classical music alike.
Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

Documenting use of force positive step for NYPD

WSN Editorial Board October 5, 2015
The NYPD's reforms on the use of force are a step in the right direction.
Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Fans must try to avoid being invasive

Emily Fong, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Fans must try to avoid being overly invasive.
Media coverage of airstrike fails, outlets quietly rewrite articles

Media coverage of airstrike fails, outlets quietly rewrite articles

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor October 5, 2015
The New York Times should stop rewriting their stories and should also stop leaning on official sources for their stories.
Celebrities should not ignore fans

Celebrities should not ignore fans

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 5, 2015
Don't be afraid to ask a celebrity for a photo or a bit of conversation. Meeting with them is just part of the New York experience.
Meryl Streep must embrace the F-word

Meryl Streep must embrace the F-word

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Meryl Streep and celebrities like her must serve as vocal role models for a new generation of unapologetic feminists devoted to the pursuit of equality.
Gun deaths must be politicized if change is to occur

Gun deaths must be politicized if change is to occur

Laura Adkins, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Our country must not sit back and do nothing in the face of the tragedy of school shootings if we want to put an end to them
Republicans must stop cowering behind Reagan

Republicans must stop cowering behind Reagan

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 1, 2015
GOP must be forward-facing, and must stop venerating Reagan.
Social justice movement has momentum now, must continue

Social justice movement has momentum now, must continue

Laura Adkins, Contributing Writer October 1, 2015
2015 has been good to social justice aficionados, but there's always more to do.
NYU admissions process should be more accessible to low-income students

NYU admissions process should be more accessible to low-income students

WSN Editorial Board September 30, 2015
NYU must join a wider coalition of universities in the USA in simplifying the college admissions process and reaching out to prospective students.
Recent prescription drug price hike isn't new, but still must end

Recent prescription drug price hike isn’t new, but still must end

Shiva Darshan, Contributing Writer September 30, 2015
Without policy measures that regulate how much drug companies can charge for their drugs or stricter patent laws that prevent companies from re-copyrighting old drugs, there is little to avert drug price hikes.