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Opinion

Queer POC Are Their Own Champions

Queer POC Are Their Own Champions

Dyshere Logan, Columnist October 18, 2018
Queer spaces for people of color are hard to find at NYU and New York City. In his column this week, Dyshere unpacks this issue as examines the history of the commodification of and lack of unity within the LGBTQ community.
Tax Traffic to Fix the Subway and Save the Environment

Tax Traffic to Fix the Subway and Save the Environment

Jonathan Marty, Contributing Writer October 18, 2018
With the issue of climate change ballooning, New York City has no time to lose in passing congestion pricing legislation, a measure that would improve both sustainability and transportation through a tax system.
Staff Rants: Public Bathrooms, Revolving Doors and the AC in 25 W. Fourth St.

Staff Rants: Public Bathrooms, Revolving Doors and the AC in 25 W. Fourth St.

WSN Staff October 17, 2018

On Public Bathrooms By Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor Now hear me out. I know that public bathrooms aren’t meant to be considered the cleanest and reliable of places....

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Letter to the Editor: “How Can NYU Mourn the Loss of a Student?”

John Beckman October 16, 2018
In this response to our editorial discussing the loss of an NYU student, spokesperson John Beckman explains the university's stance on announcing student suicides when they happen.
Girls Who Code Isnt About Stealing Jobs From Men

Girls Who Code Isn’t About Stealing Jobs From Men

Serena Vanchiro, Columnist October 16, 2018
After a jarring conversation with a fellow Tandon student who invalidated the Girls Who Code movement, our columnist Serena aims to explain what the Girls Who Code movement is and what it isn't, while incorporating her own experience with the organization.
We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

If violence — and even death — have been tangible threats in the lives of journalists around the world, why do Journalism curricula not reflect that?
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor October 16, 2018
It is our duty as a nation with free speech to pay attention to the violence against journalists occurring internationally.
Some Justice, No Peace

Some Justice, No Peace

A rare moment of justice for Laquan McDonald offers little hope in the face of long-term police violence.
Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist October 15, 2018
On P(optics) this week, Mickey contemplates how police officer Jason Van Dyke was convicted of second degree murder for the death of Laquan McDonald. Unlike previous instances of police brutality, Van Dyke is being held accountable, but an emptiness overwhelms Mickey. What will happen from here?
Don’t Punish Me for My Commute

Don’t Punish Me for My Commute

Janice Lee, Opinion Editor October 15, 2018
We're not able to control or predict subway delays, so why should we as students be held academically accountable for them?
Grappling With Self-Blame After Being Sexually Assaulted

Grappling With Self-Blame After Being Sexually Assaulted

Sima Doctoroff, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018

Earlier this fall, I was walking along 10th Street, minding my own business, when some guy ran up behind me, grabbed my buttocks and promptly turned around and ran in the opposite...

The Climate Change Report Is Harrowing — But Is It Our Fault?

The Climate Change Report Is Harrowing — But Is It Our Fault?

WSN Editorial Board October 15, 2018
We have an institutional responsibility to help resolve climate change, but the emphasis on individual actions to reduce waste is not enough.
Abolishing ICE Is Not a Radical Idea

Abolishing ICE Is Not a Radical Idea

Cole Stallone, Contributing Writer October 15, 2018

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been in the spotlight as a result of the widespread coverage of the separation of immigrant families, a policy that is blatantly...

A Thank You to Dr. Blasey Ford

A Thank You to Dr. Blasey Ford

Despite a disheartening decision by the U.S. government to appoint Brett Kavanaugh, the Opinion Desk would like to formally thank Dr. Blasey Ford for her unwavering stance despite the opposition.
Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor October 15, 2018
As the Opinion desk, we have run several articles on Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford's role in the Supreme Court confirmation hearings. With Hanna representing us, we're taking a moment to thank Dr. Blasey-Ford for her sacrifice.