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United States must take more vocal stance on human rights abuses

March 22, 2013

In light of the silence of U.S. officials since the imprisonment of two human rights activists in Saudia Arabia, it is time for the United States to shed fears of ruining diplomatic relations and stand up against human rights violations in the Middle East.

Sexton’s visionary university development marred by lack of transparency

March 22, 2013

NYU President John Sexton's appearance on the Colbert Report continued a trend of his lack of public discussion on turmoil in university politics.

‘Golden Dawn’ party in Greece a sign of distorted system

March 21, 2013

A neo-fascist party's rise to power in Greece must be a sign to European Union to move for change.

Candidate Christine Quinn cannot have support in bid for mayor

March 21, 2013

Former professor of biomedical sciences Joseph Manago argues that mayoral candidate Christine Quinn belongs in jail, not in office.

Social Workers can reduce more than just gun violence

March 14, 2013

Passage of the Social Work Reinvestment Act will improve mental health care system and help alleviate gun crime

U.S. should look to Cuban dissidents as sources of change

March 13, 2013

As Cuba inches closer to reform, the U.S. government should look to dissidents as the potential agents of change in Cuba.

Payouts to NYU administrators unethical and unfair

March 13, 2013

Bonuses given to NYU administrators reveals NYU’s for-profit tendencies.

University expansion may not equate to improvement

March 13, 2013

NYU’s global expansion may be a misuse of resources that results in diminished quality of education.

NYU should trust in Sexton, university progress

March 13, 2013

We are a superb university, but unless we address deleterious problems within our institution we will soon lose our prestige.

Prostitution should be legalized for individual protection, rights

March 12, 2013

By outlawing prostitution, society endangers escorts and does not protect individual rights.

Students should care about no-confidence vote

March 12, 2013

NYU students should be attentive to the current vote of no confidence regarding NYU President John Sexton.

Soda ban good in theory, other options less invasive

March 12, 2013

Even if the soda ban were to make improve health, it does not take individual liberties into consideration.