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Opinion

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Mental Health on Campus

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Mental Health on Campus

February 25, 2014

The Washington Square News Opinion Desk presents Op Ed Live: Mental Health on Campus. Deputy Editor Christina Coleburn and Contributing Columnist Dan Moritz-Rabson discuss the...

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Sochi Winter Olympics

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Sochi Winter Olympics

February 14, 2014
WSN takes a look into the issues surrounding the Olympics.
Harrys Take: Justice required for Sri Lankan war crimes

Harry’s Take: Justice required for Sri Lankan war crimes

February 10, 2014
The international community must hold the Sri Lanka's leaders accountable.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: N.J. Gov. Chris Christie

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: N.J. Gov. Chris Christie

February 7, 2014
In the latest installment of Op Ed Live we tackle the rumors swirling around the New Jersey governor.
Feminism must be global necessity

Feminism must be global necessity

February 6, 2014
We must urge our representatives to act in support of the IVAWA.
Contraception effort should supersede anti-abortion laws

Contraception effort should supersede anti-abortion laws

February 5, 2014
With pregnancy terminations at their lowest in three decades, and use of long-term contraceptives may be the cause.
Tenure reform needed in California

Tenure reform needed in California

February 5, 2014
Students deserve the most qualified teachers.
Suicide requires greater societal discussion

Suicide requires greater societal discussion

February 5, 2014
Preventing suicide is made more difficult by overly aggressive media outlets.
Recent death emphasizes SIF importance in NYC

Recent death emphasizes SIF importance in NYC

February 4, 2014
With Philip Seymour Hoffman's recent passing, the nation's heroin problem has become that much harder to ignore. Safe-injection facilities can prevent deaths like his.
Writers leave newspapers for online

Writers leave newspapers for online

February 4, 2014
Ezra Klein is leaving The Washington Post to start his own blog, and many other journalists are following his lead.
DREAM team seeks higher education for all

DREAM team seeks higher education for all

February 4, 2014
Undocumented students should have access to financial aid.
Coleburn responds to media criticism

Coleburn responds to media criticism

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor February 4, 2014
Deputy opinion editor Christina Coleburn discusses the reaction to yesterday's op-ed.