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Opinion

Internet users should be informed about website data collection

Internet users should be informed about website data collection

April 11, 2013
While the government is not required to completely restrict online data collection, websites should be more transparent when they gather information about an individual.
Despite controversial politics, Margaret Thatcher deserves respect

Despite controversial politics, Margaret Thatcher deserves respect

April 9, 2013
The "Iron Lady," Margaret Thatcher, passed away and left behind a legacy of debatable policies, yet respectable leadership.
Athletic administration corruption requires top-down morality check

Athletic administration corruption requires top-down morality check

April 9, 2013
Issues in college sports are tied to neglect and corruption at the administrative level.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Companies are justified in fining obese employees as health liabilities

April 9, 2013
While many think company policies for overweight employees seem unfair, the extra payments could lead many to live a healthier lifestyle.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Cultural relativism devalues non-American lives

April 9, 2013
Cultural relativism assigns arbitrary merit and worth to non-American lives that wrongly devalues them.
Restrictions on Plan B based on politics, not health

Restrictions on Plan B based on politics, not health

April 7, 2013
New York federal judge Korman's decision to lift restrictions on Plan B is a big step forward for women’s health, but the real issue at large is that the Secretary of Health and Human Services can make scientifically unfounded decisions regarding over-the-counter medication.
YouTube not just a site for entertainment, but education

YouTube not just a site for entertainment, but education

April 7, 2013
In an age where digital tools for production are widely available and video sharing online is easy and free, the entertainment-friendly YouTube is underused as a medium for education.
Guantánamo Bay should be closed

Guantánamo Bay should be closed

April 7, 2013
Recent hunger strikes at Guantanamo Bay are signs of a need to shut down the camp completely, not patch with more laws.

Exxon Mobile unfairly profits off of spill tax loophole

April 6, 2013
Crude oil is still oil, and should be taxed accordingly.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Children in U.S. frequently misdiagnosed, overmedicated

April 4, 2013
Rather than inducing valuable early treatment, ADHD diagnosis is often detrimental to students.

Men must take on active role in fight for gender equality

April 4, 2013
The privileged must stand up for the under-privileged.

Kimani tragedy renews case against racial profiling

April 4, 2013
The death of Flatbush teenager Kimani Gray revives the discussion on the NYPD's questionable policing patterns often disproportionately target minorities.