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WWF should not only endorse cute animals

Zarif Adnan • October 7, 2014

WWF puts a lot of effort into saving endangered species, but the species it attempts to save are always cute. What about bees? Insects?

Apple’s efforts strengthen personal privacy

Tommy Collison • October 7, 2014

For law enforcement hoping to gain more access to private data, Apple's heightened security is a bad thing. For everyone else, it's very good.

NYC’s Silicon Alley must include women

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board • October 6, 2014

NYC's Silicon Alley could be a more welcoming place for women in the tech industry.

iPhone encryption highlights privacy issues

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist • October 6, 2014

Apple’s encryptions put more power in the hands of the people by letting individuals assess the balance of privacy and protection alongside the consequences the iPhone 6 has.

Chinese president masks disdain for democracy

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist • October 6, 2014

President Xi now enjoys an unprecedented tumult of popularity from his people, hoping that the new charismatic leader can bring about much-needed reform to China’s troubled political system.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Modern Love and Dating

October 5, 2014

October 5, 2014 Staff Columnist Lena Rawley and Contributing Columnist Richard Shu discuss love and dating on college campuses. The video is moderated by Deputy Editor Omar...

Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist • October 3, 2014

Politicians should be judged without consideration of their sexuality.

Reforming drug laws would benefit economy

Ryan Najjar, Contributing Columnist • October 2, 2014

Harsh prison sentences for marijuana are not beneficial to U.S. economy and society.

Art should be separated from artist

Scarlett Curtis, Contributing Columnist • October 2, 2014

Artistic work should be judged separately from the artist's character.

NY needs medical marijuana waiver

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board • October 2, 2014

The federal government should consider NY state needs for medical marijuana.

Students must fight partisanship by voting

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor • October 1, 2014

Young Americans’ activism to promote civic engagement demonstrates that students can empower themselves through the political process.

NYU must ensure policies are applied

WSN Editorial Board • October 1, 2014

NYU's new policies and practices on sexual misconduct, relationship violence and stalking are a step in the right direction. However, NYU must remain dedicated to upholding these policies if it wants to have a serious impact on sexual misconduct.