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Opinion

Allegations against Cosby compromise legacy

Allegations against Cosby compromise legacy

Annie Cohen, Staff Columnist November 17, 2014
It is difficult to reconcile such a beloved figure with something as reprehensible as rape, especially given the significance Cosby’s work has had on entertainment.
Fashion's unrealistic models harming women

Fashion’s unrealistic models harming women

Lena Rawley November 14, 2014
Calvin Klein's recent campaign featuring a "plus-size" model shows what is wrong with fashion industry standards
Media must portray reality of female sensuality

Media must portray reality of female sensuality

Leah Simon, Contributing Columnist November 13, 2014
It is time for a conversation on female sexuality, starting with a fair portrayal in film.

SheRides necessary due to safety concerns

WSN Editorial Board November 13, 2014
SheRide, a car service for women with female drivers, is a necessary response to conditions that cause women feel unsafe.
Midterm results complicate 2016 for Rand Paul

Midterm results complicate 2016 for Rand Paul

John Paul Baratta, Staff Columnist November 13, 2014
The results of the 2014 midterms will make Rand Paul's campaign in the Republican Primaries more difficult.

De Blasio response to domestic abuse positive

November 12, 2014
The rising number of domestic abuse cases has increased the number of people in shelters.
De Blasio education reform beneficial

De Blasio education reform beneficial

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist November 12, 2014
With a commitment to amending schools rather than eliminating them, de Blasio’s school policy is much more beneficial to students than that of his predecessor, Michael Bloomberg.
Coming to terms with a privatized universe

Coming to terms with a privatized universe

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist November 12, 2014
The romanticized vision of spaceflight created in the 20th century will cease to exist as space travel is corporatized.

Marijuana reform marks positive shift

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 11, 2014
By ticketing people with small amounts of marijuana, the NYPD is taking a reasonable stance against a relatively harmless crime.
Low-effort activism still has its place

Low-effort activism still has its place

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist November 11, 2014
Despite disapproval, armchair activism can be a useful organizing technique.
Apple’s fight over payment apps hurts industry

Apple’s fight over payment apps hurts industry

Matthew Tessler, Staff Columnist November 11, 2014
The public should not endorse Apple going unchallenged in this sector — competitors should not be denied a chance.