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

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New York City has seen improvements during Mayor Bloomberg's terms

New York City has seen improvements during Mayor Bloomberg’s terms

September 3, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg has enacted policies that have benefited New York City, and the next mayor can continue those improvements.
James Kelleher/WSN

Unpaid internships do not adhere to Dept. of Labor standards

September 3, 2013
Unpaid internships with nonprofits would yield less problems for students than those with large, for-profit corporations.
United States is left with no good option concerning Syria

United States is left with no good option concerning Syria

September 3, 2013
The debate over U.S. intervention in Syria presents a Catch 22, as both action and inaction could do more harm than good in the war-ridden nation.
More women are needed in the computer sciences

More women are needed in the computer sciences

August 25, 2013
The gender gap in American science is still pervasive, and women must work to close it.
Sexton, Board of Trustees betray NYU mission

Sexton, Board of Trustees betray NYU mission

August 25, 2013
Over the past ten years, your tuition has been raised significantly. What does the university administration have to show for it? Not much.
An introduction from the WSN Editorial Board

An introduction from the WSN Editorial Board

August 25, 2013
Between the city's mayoral race and our own university's administrative issues, it's going to be great year for debate.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Inspiring, heroic individuals continue to motivate others

August 21, 2013
The media often portrays people who represent the problems with the world. However, there are still those who provide hope and inspiration.
Vacation homes calls into question NYU goals

Vacation homes calls into question NYU goals

July 4, 2013
New revelations about NYU loans to professors for vacation homes brings into the spotlight issues like compensation disparity, the opaque decision-making process and NYU's academic goals.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Rhetoric will not solve Guantánamo Bay problem

June 29, 2013
Despite promises to close the Guantánamo Bay, President Obama has yet to take any real action to stop the escalating human rights violations at the prison.
May Day protests raise questions of privacy and security

May Day protests raise questions of privacy and security

May 6, 2013
As our digital footprints become ever more ubiquitous, the authorities are taking advantage of this wealth of information to encroach on our privacy.
Media reaction to Jason Collins unwarranted

Media reaction to Jason Collins unwarranted

May 5, 2013
Media coverage of Jason Collins' coming should move away from covering the negative reactions he has received, which will not matter in the grand scheme of his opening the door for other gay athletes to be public about their sexuality.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Media coverage of Gosnell case skews abortion debate

May 5, 2013
The Kermit Gosnell case should have debated the safety regulations in abortion clinics instead of focusing on the morality of abortion.