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Opinion

Tinder gives equal power to both sexes

Tinder gives equal power to both sexes

Richard Shu, Contributing Columnist October 1, 2014
Tinder may be shallow because people use it to judge others solely on appearances. However, Tinder has been valuable in equalizing gender differences when it comes to judging appearances.

New Yorkers’ fear of ISIS misguided

WSN Editorial Board September 30, 2014
The NYPD has taken strong security measures to protect New Yorkers from feared ISIS attack.
Discounts benefit low-income New Yorkers

Discounts benefit low-income New Yorkers

Zahra Haque, Contributing Columnist September 30, 2014
New York City's municipal ID cards will grant low-income residents, namely immigrants, access to cultural institutions they may not currently visit.
Political dynasties will lead until voted out

Political dynasties will lead until voted out

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 30, 2014
It shouldn't be a surprise to voters that the presumed frontrunners of the 2016 president election are a Clinton and a Bush - they keep the family in.

‘In and of the city’ mantra compromised

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board September 29, 2014
NYU must integrate the wishes of the NYC community if it is to remain “in and of the city.”
NFL, USSF struggle with response to violence

NFL, USSF struggle with response to violence

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist September 29, 2014
Hope Solo and Ray Rice drew distinct reactions after their respective domestic violence cases.
Tinder is comparable to traditional dating

Tinder is comparable to traditional dating

Zarif Adnan, Contributing Columnist September 29, 2014
Tinder reflects the millennial mindset of clarity and efficiency through technology
Shameful treatment of veterans reflects political hypocrisy

Shameful treatment of veterans reflects political hypocrisy

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Columnist September 26, 2014
Despite the frequency with which politicians proclaim their devotion to veterans, the actual legislation to substantiate their professed gratitude is lacking.
General perception of sexual consent woefully distorted

General perception of sexual consent woefully distorted

Lena Rawley, Contributing Columnist September 26, 2014
Media representations of sex do not always promote consent, leading consumers to believe that consent is not a necessary part of sexual intimacy.

New York could be environmental leader

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board September 24, 2014
Global climate change has been a hot issue at the United Nations conference. De Blasio presented at the UN about climate change where he presented his administrations plan to tackle NYC emissions. If this plan is followed, New York will help lead the way in cutting greenhouse emissions in the US.
De Blasio fails to deliver on homelessness

De Blasio fails to deliver on homelessness

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 24, 2014
De Blasio criticized the former administration for not properly addressing the homeless issue. Now, he is continuing previous policies and the homelessness rate has increased.
 Right to online privacy should be claimed

Right to online privacy should be claimed

Tommy Collison, Contributing Columnist September 24, 2014
When everything online is being watched by businesses, it is easy to believe that our right to privacy does not extend to the internet. This does not have to be the case. Rights to privacy should extend to the internet and there are steps one can take to protect this right.