Opinion Archives - Page 209 of 265 - Washington Square News

Streaming content broadens TV audience

Zahra Haque • November 4, 2014

Streaming services will continue to make quality television programming accessible to more viewers.

Objections to foodies, organic revolution

Richard Shu • November 4, 2014

Modern food culture celebrates gluttony while ignoring the pressing inequalities of the industry.

Campaign shifts needed for millenial vote

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board • November 3, 2014

Millennials are drawn to vote by pressing issues, and politicians must remember this shift in voter sentiment when they campaign.

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.