Opinion Archives - Page 193 of 265 - Washington Square News

Letter to the Editor: Israel Divestment

David Zonshayn, Contributing Writer • April 21, 2015

Pro-Palestine groups calling for boycotts of Israeli companies destroys the possibility of coexistence.

$15 wage will accelerate automation

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 21, 2015

The Fight for 15 campaign is admirable but won't have the desired positive impact if the jobs of minimum wage workers are replaced by machines.

$15 wage necessary for workers

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief • April 21, 2015

The current minimum wage is not enough to make rent in the Bronx, and should be raised to $15.

Decriminalizing minor offenses a positive step

WSN Editorial Board • April 21, 2015

Reclassifying minor offenses as civil infractions rather than criminal offenses is a step in the right direction, and the city council is to be commended.

Take stand against street harassment

Larson Binzer, Senior Editor • April 19, 2015

More must be done to address street harassment.

Ally Week ideals must go further

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 19, 2015

NYU Ally Week ideas should extend beyond the week, as should inclusivity.

Sexton response to labor violations limited

WSN Editorial Board • April 19, 2015

NYU must increase monitoring at study abroad sites in countries with frequent human rights violations, and should reconsider developing these sites.

Op Ed | Divestment

Calvin Falk, Video Editor • April 16, 2015

Matthew Tessler meets with Eil Nachmany, an NYU Student Senator Elect of the NYU College Republicans, and Luke Lindenbusch, and organizer of NYU Divest, to talk about Divestment...

iPhone a day keeps the doctors away

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 16, 2015

New Apple software is a positive step towards increasing participants in medical studies.

Participatory Budgeting good for residents

WSN Editorial Board • April 16, 2015

NYC Participatory Budget week is an excellent opportunity for residents to vote on local issues, and should be better advertised.

Powdered alcohol receives unfair treatment

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer • April 16, 2015

Powdered alcohol should be regulated like its liquid counterpart.

Catholic colleges should accept federal aid

Zahra Haque, Staff Writer • April 15, 2015

Catholic colleges should accept federal loans to better serve their students.