Opinion Archives - Page 213 of 265 - Washington Square News

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.

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

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

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

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

Zarif Adnan, Contributing Columnist • September 29, 2014

Tinder reflects the millennial mindset of clarity and efficiency through technology