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

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Opinion

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FISA Amendment Act overlooked by public, grants government too much power

December 29, 2012
Though not as discussed in the news, the reauthorization of this act continues to undermine individual liberties.
Courtesy of Shamir Tanna

Remember the unsung heroes and moments of 2012

December 29, 2012
While mainstream media highlighted many worthy stories this year, several moments and individuals deserve to share the spotlight.
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Excessive decorations lose sight of holiday season’s true meaning

December 27, 2012
Obnoxious Christmas decorations lose sight of Christmas' true meaning and serve as a public nusiance.

Semi-automatic weapons unnecessary, unsafe in civilian hands

December 24, 2012

Live Blog The Smith & Wesson M&P 15 and the Bushmaster XM-15 are, undeniably, good examples of clever engineering. What is clever about these rifles is that they are semi-automatic...

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Turn online support into real social change

December 17, 2012
In the wake of yet another tragedy, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, it is time we take real-world action to prevent further atrocities.
File Photo by William Martin

Hurricane Sandy cannot be linked to single cause

December 11, 2012
Earth’s changing climate is creating conditions that increase the likelihood of more intense and damaging hurricanes in coming years.
Courtesy of Noah Eckstein

College application process complicated by higher expectations

December 11, 2012
High school senior discusses the challenges of getting into a dream school like NYU.
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New Year’s resolutions are pointless

December 11, 2012
This New Year’s day, make a resolution to swear off resolutions. Self-betterment efforts shouldn’t just be an annual event.
The lofty goals of Fast Food Forward may be unattainable

The lofty goals of Fast Food Forward may be unattainable

December 11, 2012
Despite rising cost of living in the city, higher wages for fast food workers are unlikely to change.
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Charity tax deduction should not be victim of fiscal tightening

December 10, 2012
If charity donations lose tax deductions, people will stop donating to charity.
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Student debt: a corporate issue

December 7, 2012
As Cooper Union students agitate against tuition hikes, a look at the lack of participation of students

Scholars compete for quality amidst massive numbers of publications

December 5, 2012
The more knowledge the better? Not in the case of the thousands of academic articles being published today.