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Op Ed | Consent

Calvin Falk, Hark Kanwal and Tess Woosley • April 1, 2015

Matthew Tessler, Richard Shu and Lena Rawley discuss NYU's new sexual consent training course, mandatory for all non-graduating students.

Prospective students should think twice

Matthew Tessler, Deputy Opinion Editor • March 31, 2015

Tuition hikes once again bring attention the sky-high costs of NYU tuition. Prospective students must take note.

Cuomo ethics reforms costly but worthwhile

WSN Editorial Board • March 31, 2015

Ethics measures in recently announced NY State Cuomo budget are a welcome reform in a state plagued with corruption.

NY must raise age of criminal responsibility

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor • March 30, 2015

Gov. Cuomo's proposal to raise the age of criminal responsibility from 16 to 18 is a step in the right direction.

With liberty and justice for all

Zahra Haque, Staff Writer • March 30, 2015

The recent controversy about the pledge of allegiance recited in Arabic at a New York high school deserves a stronger response from politicians.

NYU divestment should move forward

WSN Editorial Board • March 30, 2015

NYU divestment from fossil-fuel-related companies should go ahead despite the University Senate Subcommittee recommendation against it.

Victim blaming must end

Lena Rawley, Staff Writer • March 26, 2015

Last week, the Washington Post ran a story about Danielle Hicks-Best — a woman who, when she was 11 years old, was gang raped a by a group of two or three men. When Hicks-Best...

Non-citizen voting step in right direction

WSN Editorial Board • March 26, 2015

New legislation to allow non-citizens with legal immigration status to vote in NYC municipal elections will allow for more inclusive voting that is reflective of NYC's diverse population.

Women belong on the $20 bill

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor • March 26, 2015

Andrew Jackson should be removed from the $20 bill and replaced with a woman. People should participate in the online voting process to determine which American woman should replace him.

Tackling claims of Israeli apartheid

David Zonshayn, Contributing Writer • March 26, 2015

The Students for Justice in Palestine are blatantly anti-Israel and they are wrong to accuse Israel of Apartheid.

Starbucks race initiative awkward, misguided

WSN Editorial Board • March 25, 2015

Starbucks' "Race Together" campaign is awkward and misguided, albeit well-intentioned.

Political meddling is real threat to free speech

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief • March 25, 2015

While trigger warnings are often attacked for being the antithesis of free speech, politicians meddling in education issues is much more serious.