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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.

Feminism thrives at NYU, not elsewhere

WSN Editorial Board September 23, 2014
Feminism will prevail only if those who support the cause do their part to spread it.
Violence problem in United States

Violence problem in United States

Richard Shu September 23, 2014
Violent executions shouldn't be a solution to violent crimes.
 Sustainability of water consumption crucial

Sustainability of water consumption crucial

Dana Brown, Contributing Columnist September 23, 2014
The harms of plastic water bottles extend beyond the plastic. For the environment's sake, let's switch to refillable bottles.
American dietary guidelines must be updated

American dietary guidelines must be updated

Omar Etman, Adam Fazlibegu and Tess Woosley September 22, 2014
Government-run health organizations should take on recent dietary studies in order to improve nutritional recommendations.
‘Broken windows’ creates broken trust

‘Broken windows’ creates broken trust

Matthew Tessler, Contributing Columnist September 22, 2014
New York's broken window policy may lead to a public decline of police trust.

[VIDEO] Op-Ed Live: Scottish Referendum

September 19, 2014

Contributing columnist  Séamus McGuigan discuss Scotland's independence referendum that took place Sept. 18. The video is moderated by Deputy Editor Omar Etman. It is filmed...

NYU community must step up in Sexton replacement search

WSN Editorial Board September 18, 2014
NYU students, staff, and faculty need to voice their opinions on the type of President they want next.