Opinion Archives - Page 209 of 265 - Washington Square News

Lewinsky’s return to public life courageous

Annie Cohen, Staff Columnist • November 3, 2014

While it is unlikely that her name will be completely rid of stigma, Lewinsky’s decision to turn her infamy into a platform against cyberbullying is commendable.

Flu vaccinations vital to public

Sharika Dhar, Contributing Columnist • November 3, 2014

Students should get vaccinated against the flu to protect themselves and others.

Criminal record inquiries on Common App unjust

WSN Editorial Board • October 30, 2014

Information on a college applicant's criminal record should be re-evaluated as it pertains to the Common App.

Moratorium hurts important research

Tim Bishop, Contributing Columnist • October 30, 2014

Gain-of-function research funding is important for future treatments and should not be cut.

Unwarranted criticism for ‘Apple sheep’

Scarlett Curtis, Staff Columnist • October 30, 2014

People who consistently buy Apple products receive unfair criticisms.

NYC jail suicide review tackles ignored problem

WSN Editorial Board • October 29, 2014

NYC is launching a review of suicides in jails. This is a good way for NYC to lead the nation in addressing an issue often ignored.

Stand-your-ground not applied consistently

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist • October 29, 2014

The stand your ground laws are not being used fairly. Women who have fought back against abusive partners have tried to use the laws as a defense but have not been successful.

Modern democracy defense prevents progress

Dan Moritz-Rabson • October 28, 2014

Americans must embrace government evolution. Change will come from a rethinking of established politics.

Effects of stop-and-frisk policy persist in NYC

WSN Editorial Board • October 28, 2014

While the number of stops have decreased, the trauma caused by the former stop-and-frisk policy remains an issue for many New Yorkers.

Sunday voting could increase voter turnout

Zarif Adnan • October 28, 2014

Moving Election Day to Sunday could bring new voters that could not vote in the middle of the workweek.

Celebrity treatment of fans inexcusable

Miranda Lichtman, Contributing Columnist • October 27, 2014

Occurrences of celebrities being rude to their devoted fans is inexcusable.

NYU’s tuition hikes unsustainable

Adam Fazlibegu, Deputy Opinion Editor • October 27, 2014

NYU will ultimately need to halt its tuition hikes to stay competitive with other universities.