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

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Opinion

Bring home Snowden in time for 2016 election

Bring home Snowden in time for 2016 election

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor September 30, 2015
Obama should pardon Snowden, who joined Twitter next week.
Republicans need to face the music, economy

Republicans need to face the music, economy

Abraham Gross, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Republican presidential candidates have staked their campaigns on social issues that, on the whole, are outweighed by the continued importance of the economy.
Comedians today face unfair political burden

Comedians today face unfair political burden

Mandy Freebairn, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Comedians are increasingly expected to be politically correct. But their job is to make us laugh, and keeping tame hurts their comedy too much.
Fractured house bids goodbye to Boehner

Fractured house bids goodbye to Boehner

John Ayroso, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
Speaker of the House and U.S. Congressman from Ohio, John Boehner has announced his retirement, which is not only a blessing for many Americans in both political aisles but for the Congressman himself. Meanwhile, his retirement comes during a time Americans are politically divided more than ever in past years.
Carson rhetoric on Muslims baseless

Carson rhetoric on Muslims baseless

Haomiao Han, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
Carson's fear of a Muslim president underscores Islamophobia in the American political system. Legally and politically, religion should not discount anyone from being president.
Reform Rikers or shut it down

Reform Rikers or shut it down

WSN Editorial Board September 28, 2015
Indictment of Riker's Island corrections officer is the first step towards fixing a long history of abuse and neglect of inmates.
Letter to the Editor: Media coverage of papal visit lacking

Letter to the Editor: Media coverage of papal visit lacking

Andrew Stola September 28, 2015
A letter to the editor regarding WSN's recent editorial on Pope Francis.
#ShoutYourAbortion's bravery born of necessity

#ShoutYourAbortion’s bravery born of necessity

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
The #ShoutYourAbortion campaign is a welcome addition in the national conversation concerning reproductive rights.
Four years on, US drone program morally indefensible

Four years on, US drone program morally indefensible

WSN Editorial Board September 28, 2015
Four years after Anwar al-Awlaki's death, the US drone program must change.
Birthright citizenship should not be dismissed

Birthright citizenship should not be dismissed

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
The current debate over birthright citizenship is nonsensical, unless the GOP wishes to undermine the core tenets of this country.
United States can and must do better on international stage

United States can and must do better on international stage

Pragya Gianani, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
The US is not the paradise many believe it to be, and it must strive to be more.
Does Technology Stop Us From Listening?

Does Technology Stop Us From Listening?

Sunny Hong, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
As students, we must not allow ourselves to be distracted by technology during our most formative years at college.