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Opinion

Richard Dawkins shifts dialogue

Richard Dawkins shifts dialogue

October 1, 2013
A review of Richard Dawkin's book and speech at the Kimmel Center for University Life.
NSA power should come with accountability

NSA power should come with accountability

September 30, 2013
The NSA has infringed on the rights of American citizens all in the name of national security - but have yet to reveal whether these invasive - and allegedly illegal - practices are effective.
Disney audience places harmful, idolized pressure on female stars

Disney audience places harmful, idolized pressure on female stars

Christina Coleburn, Contributing Columnist September 30, 2013
The Disney brand and its idolizing viewers are toxic to the personal and professional development of its female stars.
E-cigarettes need federal regulation to reach right consumers

E-cigarettes need federal regulation to reach right consumers

September 30, 2013
E-cigarettes should be federally regulated in order to encourage smokers to opt for a healthier alternative and to ensure that these addictive substances are out of the reach of children.
Rachel Kaplan/WSN

Facebook, Internet etiquette requires user attention

September 26, 2013
A proposed bill in California could help underage teens save face online and should be considered in other places.
Gloria Lee/WSN

High tuition not necessary for competition, function with top schools

September 26, 2013
In contrast to last week's op-ed, NYU charges more money than is necessary to be a competitive school.
Cruz's speech motivated by attention

Cruz’s speech motivated by attention

September 26, 2013
Texas Junior Sen. Ted Cruz used the hot issue of Obamacare to propel himself onto the front page.

More casinos in New York present risky bet

September 25, 2013
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to build seven casinos in New York is a bad investment in the long term.
Military, universities fail to protect victims of sexual assault

Military, universities fail to protect victims of sexual assault

September 24, 2013
The lax response to rape and sexual assault allegations and lack of enforcement against predators by our miltary and universities perpetuates a rape culture within institutions that should first and foremost be protecting its members.
Diplomacy in Syria is based off national interest, not humanitarian

Diplomacy in Syria is based off national interest, not humanitarian

September 24, 2013
Russian President Putin's recent shred of diplomacy regarding Syria is emblematic of how both Russia and the US will follow or break international law depending on their own national interests - regardless of whether it helps the Syrians who have already long been oppressed and slaughtered by Assad’s government.
Pope Francis lays foundations for personal choice within church

Pope Francis lays foundations for personal choice within church

September 24, 2013
Pope Francis's statement last week about welcoming personal choices shows his dedication to tolerance within the Catholic church.
To the editor: Response to 'Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision'

To the editor: Response to ‘Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision’

September 24, 2013
A response to the column "Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision."