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

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Opinion

Definition of terror should be re-examined

Definition of terror should be re-examined

May 1, 2013
What an act is meant to do should matter less than its broader effect on the world. We should not try to rigidly codify the definition of terror.
CIA political bribery proves unsurprising

CIA political bribery proves unsurprising

April 30, 2013
The CIA has been discovered to be funneling millions into the Afghan government, wasting resources for a futile course.
Late professor's research must continue

Late professor’s research must continue

April 30, 2013
Dr. Fleur Strand, a biology professor at NYU, recently passed away. However, the legacy of her research on transgender neurology must be carried on.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Factory regulations must be reformed

April 30, 2013
Recent factory incidents in Bangladesh demonstrate the dire need for labor regulations.
Push for gun control remains stagnant, requires solutions

Push for gun control remains stagnant, requires solutions

April 29, 2013
While guns still pose a threat to society, Democrats and Republicans have not been able to come to a consensus on appropriate gun-control measures.
Syrian conflict requires U.S. intervention

Syrian conflict requires U.S. intervention

April 29, 2013
While some may argue the United States is too engaged in foreign conflicts, at this point in Syria, some type of action must be taken.
Google Glass will disappoint general consumer

Google Glass will disappoint general consumer

April 29, 2013
As the world awaits the next great technological feat, the highly anticipate Google Glass is not going to be enjoyed by everyone.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

China’s lack of transparency could increase spread of H7N9

April 26, 2013
A new strand of the bird flu virus has broken out in China, causing concern over a possible epidemic.
After Jay-Z and Beyonce Cuba trip, Obama should end embargo

After Jay-Z and Beyonce Cuba trip, Obama should end embargo

April 25, 2013
Obama has an opportunity to alter the policy now, and he should take it.
Courtesy of Brandon Jacobi

Racial prejudice is a consequence of ignorance

April 25, 2013
The hate speech after the Boston Marathon can only be solved by the individual choice to stop.
France legalizing gay marriage should be a wake up call for the U.S. on social reform

France legalizing gay marriage should be a wake up call for the U.S. on social reform

April 25, 2013
The U.S. should follow in France's footsteps and finally legalize gay marriage.
China report on U.S. human rights violations reveals American hypocrisy

China report on U.S. human rights violations reveals American hypocrisy

April 25, 2013
After the U.S. was not mentioned in the State Department's report on human rights, China decided to give the U.S. a report of their own.