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

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Opinion

Soda ban good in theory, other options less invasive

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.
Scientific world waits for next great discovery

Scientific world waits for next great discovery

March 11, 2013
Today’s scientists fall short of the scientific revolution that modern science needs.
Op Ed Live: Drones and extrajudicial killing

Op Ed Live: Drones and extrajudicial killing

March 11, 2013
NYU law students, Gregory Wilbur and Samuel Natale, debate the ethical and legal conflicts of drone use and extrajudicial killing in today's political landscape.
Message to President John Sexton

Message to President John Sexton

March 11, 2013
The NYU Students for Economic Justice's letter to NYU President John Sexton.
Paranoia in Congress prevents sensible gun laws

Paranoia in Congress prevents sensible gun laws

March 10, 2013
Gun control controlled by lobbyists and less by practicality.
Filibuster is abused in modern politics

Filibuster is abused in modern politics

March 10, 2013
Sen. Rand Paul filibustered John Brennan's nomination as the CIA director, but nowadays filibustering should not be utilized.
21st century equivalent of Jim Crow laws in Israel?

21st century equivalent of Jim Crow laws in Israel?

March 8, 2013
Much like Montgomery in the 1950s, Israel has established separate bus routes for Palestinians in the West Bank.
Pope resignation brings to light matters of personal choice within the Church

Pope resignation brings to light matters of personal choice within the Church

March 8, 2013
Despite being openly criticized by his decision to abdicate from the papacy, Joseph Ratzinger might have done the Church a favor, forcing to recognize the implications of a changing world.
Courtesy of Nina Golshan

U.S. sanctions on Iran harm average citizens

March 8, 2013
As the United States and the European Union pursue nuclear non-proliferation through economic sanctions, average Iranian citizens are the ones who pay the price.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Potential for investment in Africa

March 8, 2013
Despite some economic barriers, African markets prove to be promising sites of investment.
Uncertainty surrounds Chávez successor

Uncertainty surrounds Chávez successor

March 6, 2013
Hugo Chávez, the Venezuelan president, passed away and left behind a controversial legacy.
Upcoming film perpetuates misconceptions about evolution

Upcoming film perpetuates misconceptions about evolution

March 6, 2013
“The Croods” perpetuates ignorant stereotypes of Neaderthals and glorifies Homo sapiens.