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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Tea Party film shows frightful side of government

Tea Party film shows frightful side of government

October 31, 2013
The Tea Party became the first political caucus to produce, write and direct its own feature length film.
Halloween 2013 cannot beat last year’s fright

Halloween 2013 cannot beat last year’s fright

October 31, 2013
This year’s Halloween will not match the frightfulness of last year’s.
U.S. should fight climate change on local level

U.S. should fight climate change on local level

October 30, 2013
Given the gridlock in Washington, the most effective way for the US to enact productive environmental legislation to combat climate change is by embracing local initiatives and state-level programs.
U.S. needs grassroots movement besides Tea Party

U.S. needs grassroots movement besides Tea Party

October 30, 2013
With dysfunction running rampant in Washington, the American public needs a powerful grassroots movement that puts pressure on Congress to mobilize, not one that exacerbates the problem.
Occupy Bank won't work in capitalist system

Occupy Bank won’t work in capitalist system

October 30, 2013
While the motivations behind the Occupy Money Cooperative are honorable, the bank is destined to fail because it operates within a capitalist framework.
Ellis Island re-opening symbolizes city’s resilience

Ellis Island re-opening symbolizes city’s resilience

October 29, 2013
One year after Hurricane Sandy struck the Eastern seaboard and caused severe devastation, Ellis Island reopening shows a sign of progress and growth.
Ghailani had right to speedy trial, not detainment

Ghailani had right to speedy trial, not detainment

October 29, 2013
Ahmed Khalfan Ghailani was imprisoned in Guantánamo Bay for five years before given a trial in 2010, but he should never have been detained in the first place.
Apple’s iWork should be truly free for users

Apple’s iWork should be truly free for users

October 29, 2013
The philosophy of free software has been around for about three decades, and Apple's iWork should be part of that software.
Banksy’s art should not be considered illegal

Banksy’s art should not be considered illegal

October 28, 2013
If the community does not have an issue with Banksy’s art, then public officials should not fight it.
Rape prevention should focus on aggressors, not victims

Rape prevention should focus on aggressors, not victims

Christina Coleburn, Staff Columnist October 28, 2013
In wake of Slate columnist Emily Yoffe's article claiming women are responsible for rape prevention, staff columnist Christina Coleburn makes the case that prevention efforts should target aggresors, not victims.
West fails to focus on slavery in other regions

West fails to focus on slavery in other regions

October 28, 2013
Given a recent report by the Walk Free Foundation revealing tens of millions of people are enslaved around the world, slavery is far from an ancient practice but a modern day problem that continues to go unchallenged and underreported.
World Health Organization fails to report truth in birth defect study

World Health Organization fails to report truth in birth defect study

October 24, 2013
The World Health Organization should be held accountable in reporting accurate birth defect statistics.