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Hamilton’s Response to NYUAD Is a Step Closer to Adequate

Hamilton’s Response to NYUAD Is a Step Closer to Adequate

WSN Editorial Board Feb 14, 2018
NYU took a necessary step in establishing protocols with NYU Abu Dhabi to deal with visa applications, appeal processes, communications and the university’s annual global mobility report. However, President Andrew Hamilton must address the alleged religious discrimination and lack of academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Liberate NYU  Liberal Studies

Liberate NYU Liberal Studies

WSN Editorial Board Feb 12, 2018
NYU Student Senators Council pushes for recognition of Liberal Studies as separate from the College of Arts and Sciences during a University Senate meeting. We want to see LS represented as its own school throughout the university as a whole.
The Bias Response Line Is Broken, This Is How NYU Should Fix It

The Bias Response Line Is Broken, This Is How NYU Should Fix It

WSN Editorial Board Feb 9, 2018
The NYU Bias Response Line is in serious need of improvement. We have some ideas.
Let’s Shed Light on  Addiction Services at NYU

Let’s Shed Light on Addiction Services at NYU

WSN Editorial Board Feb 5, 2018
NYU offers a variety of addiction and recovery services for students, but fails to inform the community of their existence.
McSilver Podcast Good Starting Point for #ChangingTheNarrative

McSilver Podcast Good Starting Point for #ChangingTheNarrative

WSN Editorial Board Feb 2, 2018
New NYU Podcast Series brings much needed attention the stereotypes black boys and men face.
New Vice President of Sustainability Should Push for Divestment

New Vice President of Sustainability Should Push for Divestment

WSN Editorial Board Jan 31, 2018
The Office of Sustainability and Cecil Scheib should commit their efforts to work with NYU Divest to move NYU to divest from fossil fuels investments.
Bias Response Line Unresponsive

Bias Response Line Unresponsive

WSN Editorial Board Jan 29, 2018
The Bias Response Line should be more transparent about its reports and reaffirm its commitment to inclusivity.
Climojis and School of Earth Push Sustainability Forward at NYU

Climojis and ‘School of Earth’ Push Sustainability Forward at NYU

WSN Editorial Board Jan 26, 2018
Sustainability at NYU appears to be on a positive course, with climojis, Gallatin’s School of Earth, and the appointment of Cecil Schieb bringing issues like climate change to the forefront
Do More for Women, NYU

Do More for Women, NYU

WSN Editorial Board Jan 24, 2018
NYU must ensure that women are not discouraged from pursuing their desired majors by working towards eliminating biases within fields.
Five Things We Want to See From NYU in 2018

Five Things We Want to See From NYU in 2018

WSN Editorial Board Jan 22, 2018
We put together five New Years Resolutions for NYU.
$70K Is Enough for Rat-Free Dining Halls

$70K Is Enough for Rat-Free Dining Halls

WSN Editorial Board Dec 4, 2017
A presence of mice, filth flies, and hot food held at less than 140 degrees Fahrenheit, was discovered at Lipton Dining hall during a recent health inspection. NYU must take action to fix such a troubling and disgusting situation.
Surprise, Surprise Conservatives: College Is Still Worth It

Surprise, Surprise Conservatives: College Is Still Worth It

WSN Editorial Board Nov 29, 2017
Without intellect and rationality, practical skills are not enough to secure a position in the job market.
NYU Must Affirm Affirmative Action

NYU Must Affirm Affirmative Action

WSN Editorial Board Nov 27, 2017
As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, NYU must reaffirm its commitment to Affirmative-Action.
Tax Plan Harmful for Students

Tax Plan Harmful for Students

WSN Editorial Board Nov 20, 2017
For a tax bill that is being promoted as relief for the middle class, this bill — if passed — will drastically hurt millions of American students. In a country where we encourage people to work hard and to go to pursue higher education, this seems objectively backwards.
NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

NYU Must Take Action On Professor’s Alleged Transphobia

WSN Editorial Board Nov 17, 2017
It is time NYU facilitates a substantial effort to combat these instances of bigotry in order to maximize comfortability for its marginalized students.
Universities Should Do More to Integrate International Students

Universities Should Do More to Integrate International Students

WSN Editorial Board Nov 15, 2017
Now, more than ever, universities must make an effort to welcome and integrate its international students into the university’s community.
New Scholarships Bring Hope

New Scholarships Bring Hope

WSN Editorial Board Nov 13, 2017
After continued crisis in Puerto Rico, President Andrew Hamilton announced this week that NYU will offer at least 50 scholarships to Puerto Ricans.
Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

Closing Frats Will Not Truly Dismantle Them

WSN Editorial Board Nov 10, 2017
While we agree that Greek life organizations accused of misconduct should be punished and regulated, cutting ties with them completely is the wrong approach.
Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

Heatherton’s Firing a Right Step

WSN Editorial Board Nov 8, 2017
As the amount of allegations of rape, sexual assault and harassment continue to rise, NYU must continue to ensure that its campus remain a safe place for its students.
Show Solidarity — Divest NYUAD

Show Solidarity — Divest NYUAD

WSN Editorial Board Nov 6, 2017
In retrospect, it should not come as a surprise that these issues would arise at NYUAD. The country is decades behind the United States in terms of human rights.
NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

NYU Must Pay Attention to Misogynistic Culture

WSN Editorial Board Nov 1, 2017
The system of ethics that Tisch teaches its students will stay with them throughout their careers. The school should take this opportunity to speak out and set the standard that to remain silent is to be complicit and to be complicit is unacceptable.
NYU Should Stop Neglecting Rights of our Unsung Heroes

NYU Should Stop Neglecting Rights of our Unsung Heroes

WSN Editorial Board Oct 27, 2017
Even if disagreements are present, NYU should at least open its doors to conversations and respond in a timely manner, rather than failing to comply with the union’s demands.
NYU Needs to Respond to Challenges With Increased Transparency

NYU Needs to Respond to Challenges With Increased Transparency

WSN Editorial Board Oct 25, 2017
NYU has been dealing with some of the issues arising on campus, but they aren't telling anyone about it. We need to know what is and isn't being done.
SLAM’s Recent Protest is Spot On

SLAM’s Recent Protest is Spot On

WSN Editorial Board Oct 23, 2017
Despite Andy Hamilton’s opinion, students can be unbiased in the decision-making process in the Board of Trustees, just as the next person in the room.
NYU Must Stand Behind Its DREAMers

NYU Must Stand Behind Its DREAMers

WSN Editorial Board Oct 18, 2017
Students were criticized for throwing the Anti-Hate Rally on Tuesday by university administrators and faculty. It seems, however, the latter were the ones that overreacted. The rally was concise and peaceful and nothing beyond the scope of the racist message, that incited the manifestation.
2061’s School of the Earth Would Be Healthy For Campus

2061’s School of the Earth Would Be Healthy For Campus

WSN Editorial Board Oct 13, 2017
The School of the Earth project would not only make NYU a more environmentally-friendly campus, but would also help the surrounding community as a whole
Fordham Should Not Allow Roger Stone to Speak

Fordham Should Not Allow Roger Stone to Speak

WSN Editorial Board Oct 11, 2017
By welcoming Roger Stone to speak at the university, Fordham is doing nothing but encouraging ill-inclined, polarizing beliefs on campus.
Positive Cambridge Gender Policy Change

Positive Cambridge Gender Policy Change

WSN Editorial Board Oct 10, 2017
If someone has the qualifications to get into a specific university, they should be admitted, regardless of gender identity. This basic fact is something that far too many people have taken for granted over the years.
The New Structure of Government is a Step Forward for NYU

The New Structure of Government is a Step Forward for NYU

WSN Editorial Board Oct 6, 2017
Ultimately, this change in allowing more student voices to join the dialogue on important decisions made throughout the school takes a more multifaceted approach to inclusivity at NYU.
Free Speech On Campus Is Pertinent to Faculty, Too

Free Speech On Campus Is Pertinent to Faculty, Too

WSN Editorial Board Oct 4, 2017
Universities should not silence professors—or encourage their silence. To continue being symbols of academic encouragement, they must welcome discussions, instead of reprehending them—and this expands to the professors.
NYUAD’s Continual Issues Are Troubling

NYUAD’s Continual Issues Are Troubling

WSN Editorial Board Oct 2, 2017
NYU must decide whether they want to be the university of diversity, equity, and inclusion, that it claims to be. The days of turning a blind eye are over.
De Blasio’s Endorsement of SLAM Will Not Change Anything

De Blasio’s Endorsement of SLAM Will Not Change Anything

WSN Editorial Board Sep 29, 2017
It is an admirable effort that de Blasio wants to help SLAM and get representatives in the board, but ultimately his help will do little for the cause
The Community College Transfer Opportunity Program Must Improve

The Community College Transfer Opportunity Program Must Improve

WSN Editorial Board Sep 27, 2017
Chicago's Star Scholarship shows NYU should continue to grow its Community College Transfer Opportunity Program, encouraging prospective and transfer students, from all economic backgrounds, to be a part of its academic community.
Fraternities Must Be Held Accountable

Fraternities Must Be Held Accountable

WSN Editorial Board Sep 25, 2017
Racist incidents are too common in college campuses — including here at NYU — and it is time administrators be more active in its awareness and consequential elimination.
Lipscomb University President Dinner Racially Insensitive

Lipscomb University President Dinner Racially Insensitive

WSN Editorial Board Sep 22, 2017
Holding such events in sake of racial diversity and then decorating them in such offensive manners is not only distasteful, but unacceptable in the 21st century.
Harvard University Is Wrong About Chelsea Manning

Harvard University Is Wrong About Chelsea Manning

WSN Editorial Board Sep 20, 2017
Douglas W. Elmendorf, the dean of the Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government, disinvited Chelsea Manning after the initial reprehension towards the announcement of her fellowship at the university. Harvard's reaction, however, raised even more controversy, as Elmendorf affirmed that Manning's opinions could not be endorsed by the university.
In Support of Michelle Jones

In Support of Michelle Jones

WSN Editorial Board Sep 18, 2017
While the presence of someone who was convicted of such a gruesome crime may make some students feel uneasy, Jones served her time and undoubtedly deserves to be at NYU.
New Talk Between President Trump and Democrats on DACA Reform In Progress

New Talk Between President Trump and Democrats on DACA Reform In Progress

WSN Editorial Board Sep 15, 2017
President Donald Trump's willingness to negotiate DACA policies with Democrats is a good sign.
Measures for Reducing Tuition Not Affordable Within Students’ Lifestyles

Measures for Reducing Tuition Not Affordable Within Students’ Lifestyles

WSN Editorial Board Sep 13, 2017
If Hamilton truly wants to make NYU accessible to more people, he should work to lower tuition instead of focusing on obscure policies that will not really help anyone.
DeVos’ Speech Needs Clarification

DeVos’ Speech Needs Clarification

WSN Editorial Board Sep 11, 2017
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced a troubling shift in policy, that will make the rights of the accused and the accusers supposedly more balanced. However, her speech gave no specific details or guidance, raising many concerns.
Disorientation Guide Highlights NYU’s Perpetual Problems

Disorientation Guide Highlights NYU’s Perpetual Problems

WSN Editorial Board Sep 8, 2017
While President Andrew Hamilton has made strides to make the university more affordable, the Disorientation Guide makes valid points about what more NYU has to do to increase accessibility to the university.
International Student Space Is a Good Initiative

International Student Space Is a Good Initiative

WSN Editorial Board Sep 6, 2017
While the International Student Space is a step in the right direction, there is still a long path that NYU must follow to make international students feel more accommodated at the university and in the United States.
Keep It Up, President Hamilton

Keep It Up, President Hamilton

WSN Editorial Board Sep 5, 2017
As it stands now, however, Congress have up to six months to reverse the decision. Thankfully, the leader of this university has already done what the president of the country would not by speaking out against this horrid decision.
Despite Current Affairs, Bigotry is Not Permitted at NYU

Despite Current Affairs, Bigotry is Not Permitted at NYU

WSN Editorial Board Aug 28, 2017
In response to recent political events, NYU students must speak out against bigotry.
NYU SJP’s Rally Can Help Spread Safety

NYU SJP’s Rally Can Help Spread Safety

WSN Editorial Board May 1, 2017
NYU Students for Justice for Palestine's upcoming rally is a step that could help quell the tensions in the air and give support to the many student who feel their life is on the line.
NYU Is Lacking Diversity Among Faculty and Administration

NYU Is Lacking Diversity Among Faculty and Administration

WSN Editorial Board Apr 27, 2017
Despite claims that NYU is committed to diversity, statistics shared at Thursday's University Senate meeting showed that the university must work harder to diversify its faculty and administration.
Residential Staff Should Be Trained for Opioid Overdose Prevention

Residential Staff Should Be Trained for Opioid Overdose Prevention

WSN Editorial Board Apr 25, 2017
Amidst the recent rise in opioid-related deaths, sporadic opioid overdose training is not enough to combat. The university must begin educating its residential life staff on how to deal with opioid overdoses.
Protests Show a More Accurate NYU

Protests Show a More Accurate NYU

WSN Editorial Board Apr 24, 2017
Weekend On The Square is a bright and enthusiastic recruiting event for NYU — but this weekend's student protests made sure that the university was painted in a more realistic light.
Students Should Care About Climate

Students Should Care About Climate

WSN Editorial Board Apr 17, 2017
Climate change is real — no matter what President Donald Trump says — and working to protect the environment on an individual scale is essential now more than ever.
Class of 2021 Diversity is a Great Step for President Hamilton

Class of 2021 Diversity is a Great Step for President Hamilton

WSN Editorial Board Apr 13, 2017
Heightened diversity advances the agenda of diversity repeatedly set out by Hamilton upon taking office at the beginning of 2016. This publication has been somewhat critical of Hamilton due to a lack of significant tangible actions to truly advance diversity, but this week’s news is an excellent step in the right direction.
Improve Cybersecurity at NYU

Improve Cybersecurity at NYU

WSN Editorial Board Apr 10, 2017
NYU has an obligation to not only alert its students of potential cyber threats, but take more serious measures to assure attacks like these do not occur again.
Universities Should Require Human Development Course

Universities Should Require Human Development Course

WSN Editorial Board Apr 6, 2017
An article recently published by the New York Times found that many high school seniors identify with traditional gender roles, which could be detrimental to feminism and female empowerment. The only way to combat this mentality is to educate youth on gender and sexuality.
HB 51 Deters Campus Assault Reports

HB 51 Deters Campus Assault Reports

WSN Editorial Board Apr 3, 2017
Supporters of this new bill — which many have compared to the philosophies of Education Secretary Betsy Devoss — say it will protect people from being falsely accused. In reality, it sets a dangerous precedent which would ultimately discourage victims of sexual assault from reporting such incidents.
NYU Must Hold Aramark Responsible

NYU Must Hold Aramark Responsible

WSN Editorial Board Mar 28, 2017
As a large client of Aramark, NYU has immense power and potential influence over the standards that the corporation should be meeting in order to prevent further issues. The university must call upon their partner to remedy this inhumane treatment of prisoners immediately, and if they refuse, NYU must find a new food service partner.
Investment in STEM Invites Growth

Investment in STEM Invites Growth

WSN Editorial Board Mar 27, 2017
NYU's investment in expanding STEM resources at Tandon will improve the university as a whole.
Time to Innovate Mental Health Services

Time to Innovate Mental Health Services

WSN Editorial Board Mar 24, 2017
Although NYU offers a myriad of mental health services to its student body, the growing prevalence of mental illness among college students demands that NYU increase resources for those in need.
Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education

Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education

WSN Editorial Board Mar 20, 2017
Although President Donald Trump has claimed that he wants to help the working class and young people, his proposed budget cuts will only make higher education less affordable — especially for low-income students.
At a university as large as NYU, we have a responsibility to combat climate change to the best of our abilities. This should be a top-down and bottom-up effort for everybody at the university — from students simply turning off lights to the university utilizing sustainable resources and alternatives.

Universities Need to Work to Reduce Climate Change

WSN Editorial Board Mar 9, 2017
With climate change's effects becoming more apparent and E.P.A. Chief Scott Pruitt's denying that climate change is tied to carbon dioxide emissions, it is now more important than ever that NYU students continue their efforts to fight climate change in any way they can.
Small Victories in ACA Replacement Prove Protests Are Worth It

Small Victories in ACA Replacement Prove Protests Are Worth It

WSN Editorial Board Mar 8, 2017
While many on the right have called these protests pointless and a waste of time, the decision to keep young adults covered proves that the GOP is being influenced by the pressure coming from young protestors.
Board Representation Needed for Students

Board Representation Needed for Students

WSN Editorial Board Mar 6, 2017
Students should participate in civil discourse that pertains to issues that will the university.
NYU Students Should Boycott Uber

NYU Students Should Boycott Uber

WSN Editorial Board Mar 2, 2017
Students should boycott Uber to condemn sexual harassment in the company's workplace and to encourage the increase of gender diversity within Silicon Valley companies.
Latest DeVos Gaffe Affirms Students Fears

Latest DeVos Gaffe Affirms Students’ Fears

WSN Editorial Board Mar 1, 2017
While NYU is a private institution, DeVos’ actions will affect the education system as a whole — including federal financial aid that many NYU students rely on. Therefore, it is imperative that we continue to represent reason and truth by speaking out against people like DeVos.
Despite Grievances, NYU Incomparable

Despite Grievances, NYU Incomparable

WSN Editorial Board Feb 27, 2017
Although NYU offers its students an abundance of opportunities and resources, the university still has a lot of progress to make before it can reflect the values held by its student body and faculty.
NYU Should Offer Alternative Platform for Controversial Speakers

NYU Should Offer Alternative Platform for Controversial Speakers

WSN Editorial Board Feb 24, 2017
Rather than completely disregarding controversial speakers, it is possible to offer them an alternative platform that would allow for conversation and the sharing of ideas.
John Sexton Should Not Be Speaking at NYU

John Sexton Should Not Be Speaking at NYU

WSN Editorial Board Feb 22, 2017
While Sexton has been recognized for his skillful debating, free speech has never been a center of his platform, making the choice to have Sexton headline this particular event confusing. Furthermore, Sexton’s tenure at NYU was filled with inexcusable mistakes, and he should never be an honoree at this university.
NYU Accelerate Not Viable Solution

NYU Accelerate Not Viable Solution

WSN Editorial Board Feb 21, 2017
While the effort to increase affordability is certainly appreciated, if it is to be done successfully it should provide students an equal opportunity to achieve an NYU education, not grant that privilege only to well-off students.
Outrage Over Vogue Cultural Appropriation Is Appropriate

Outrage Over Vogue Cultural Appropriation Is Appropriate

WSN Editorial Board Feb 17, 2017
Gallatin sophomore Karlie Kloss faced mass criticism after her photoshoot in yellow face for Vogue's March issue. However, she is not the only person at fault for this incident of cultural appropriation.
NYU Should Reevaluate the LS Program

NYU Should Reevaluate the LS Program

WSN Editorial Board Feb 15, 2017
NYU claims that its Liberal Studies program provides students with a well-rounded liberal arts education, while also allowing them to explore other areas of interest. In reality, LS plagues students with endless core classes that leave very little room for classes that do not directly count towards their major.
NYU Should Protect Targeted Students

NYU Should Protect Targeted Students

WSN Editorial Board Feb 13, 2017
President Hamilton should publicly announce solidarity with NYUSJP. To do otherwise would entirely contradict NYU’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Stop with the Empty Promises, NYU

Stop with the Empty Promises, NYU

WSN Editorial Board Feb 10, 2017
NYU's administration has a bad habit of reneging on its promises. Although, this trend seems less damning with minor issues, failing to live up to one's commitments on matters of import can dramatically affects students' lives.
McInnes: You Are Not A Nazi, Please Stop Harassing Us

McInnes: You Are Not A Nazi, Please Stop Harassing Us

WSN Editorial Board Feb 8, 2017
Instead of picking fights with student newspapers who lack both his following and social clout by targeting detractors, McInnes would be better off defending himself on principle doing.
NYU’s Role in Gentrification

NYU’s Role in Gentrification

WSN Editorial Board Feb 6, 2017
While it is tempting to take a hard line for or against gentrification, it is important to acknowledge both the progressive changes and harmful effects in order to strike a balance that helps everyone.
NYU Needs to Alert Students of Sexual Assault

NYU Needs to Alert Students of Sexual Assault

WSN Editorial Board Feb 3, 2017
Just as students at other major universities have put pressure on their administrations to be more open about sexual assault, we need to demand clarity from our university on the reality of sexual assault on campus.
More Police Transparency Will Do Nothing If Students Do Not Follow Through

More Police Transparency Will Do Nothing If Students Do Not Follow Through

WSN Editorial Board Feb 1, 2017
As long as police across the country continue to demonstrate flagrant disregard for the lives of those they are sworn to protect, civilians should have the right to keep themselves properly informed.
Good Samaritan Policy Isnt Very Good

Good Samaritan Policy Isn’t Very Good

WSN Editorial Board Jan 30, 2017
A more explicit approach, like the policies put out by Columbia and Cornell University, would create an environment that both protects the wellbeing of students and clearly defines the authority of university staff.
Migos Culture Class is Far From “Bad and Boujee”

Migos Culture Class is Far From “Bad and Boujee”

WSN Editorial Board Jan 27, 2017
Despite the fear that the seminar will not prove useful to aspiring musicians, Migos actually brings to the table an incredibly valuable perspective due to both their relevance and influence in today’s popular culture.
NYU Does Not Help Students Succeed

NYU Does Not Help Students Succeed

WSN Editorial Board Jan 24, 2017
Especially with recent controversy surrounding the Tisch New Theatre, it feels as though there are too many outside, or inside, forces preventing students from pursuing their passions.
Trump’s Troubling Tone

Trump’s Troubling Tone

WSN Editorial Board Jan 23, 2017
His speech read more like one heard at his political rallies during the campaign than a unifying speech looking to move forward from the bitter election cycle and onward into his presidency.
Collegiate Freedom of the Press Is a Pressing Issue

Collegiate Freedom of the Press Is a Pressing Issue

WSN Editorial Board Dec 5, 2016
By repressing the rights of campus newspapers, colleges are only damaging their reputations further by covering up scandals instead of working to solve them.
Hearing Hamilton Face Up to Diversity Is Heartening

Hearing Hamilton Face Up to Diversity Is Heartening

WSN Editorial Board Dec 2, 2016
The idealistic views espoused by Hamilton in his early remarks have now been supplemented with concrete and practical solutions.
Fake News Problem Includes Quack Journalism

Fake News Problem Includes Quack Journalism

WSN Editorial Board Dec 1, 2016
Publications like The Odyssey damage journalism by providing a megaphone to anyone with an opinion.
President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

WSN Editorial Board Nov 28, 2016
Rather than commit simply to abstract ideas like affordability and diversity, where it is difficult to gauge success, Hamilton ought to set up more easily achievable benchmarks so that the NYU community can watch the progress as it happens.
We Must Move Beyond #SanctuaryCampus

We Must Move Beyond #SanctuaryCampus

WSN Editorial Board Nov 21, 2016
Instating programs like these would allow students to receive the support they need in the face of potential federal persecution.
Gramercy Hate Crime Raises Tough Questions

Gramercy Hate Crime Raises Tough Questions

WSN Editorial Board Nov 18, 2016
Regardless of intent, this was a hate crime and must be treated as such.
On Student Debt, Trump Fails

On Student Debt, Trump Fails

WSN Editorial Board Nov 17, 2016
Beyond damaging the atmosphere of higher education by devaluing liberal arts educations, the Trump student loan plan’s deregulation goals hit lower-income families the hardest.
Post-Election Care of Students Isn’t Coddling

Post-Election Care of Students Isn’t Coddling

WSN Editorial Board Nov 14, 2016
In a situation where a large majority of students are emotionally compromised and unable to perform their work, it is the job of the professor to recognize that and accommodate accordingly.
Despite Election Results, Hate Still Has No Place At NYU

Despite Election Results, Hate Still Has No Place At NYU

WSN Editorial Board Nov 11, 2016
Every school needs to set a clear precedent: following in the hateful footsteps of our new president-elect is both unacceptable and inexcusable. This is not merely a matter of differing political opinion. This is about the safety and security of our students.
America Needs a National Ballot

America Needs a National Ballot

WSN Editorial Board Nov 7, 2016
When ballots are systematically organized, lingering concerns about election fraud can be more easily dispelled.
Despite Inconsistent Stories, Anti-PC Prof Should Return to Classes

Despite Inconsistent Stories, Anti-PC Prof Should Return to Classes

WSN Editorial Board Nov 4, 2016
Whether or not Rectenwald’s grievances were valid, his integrity has been challenged by the inaccuracy of his own narrative. His false allegations are evidence that he is not a misunderstood victim, but a hypocrite.
Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

WSN Editorial Board Oct 31, 2016
Rectenwald’s conduct was inappropriate, but the school’s rash decision to put him on ice has potentially far-reaching consequences.
Nationwide Tuition Hikes Are the Spookiest News of All

Nationwide Tuition Hikes Are the Spookiest News of All

WSN Editorial Board Oct 28, 2016
The recent nationwide increase in college tuition does not bode well for future students and their families.
Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

Halloween Industry Scapegoats Mental Disorders

WSN Editorial Board Oct 27, 2016
Halloween entertainment exploits struggles and perpetuates the stigma behind mental illnesses.
Students Must Offer More Than Slogans, Signs

Students Must Offer More Than Slogans, Signs

WSN Editorial Board Oct 24, 2016
With NYU’s hotbed of student talent, the next generation of activists are bound come up with more creative ways to enact change.
Administrators Must Bear Responsibility for Pennsylvania Faculty Strike

Administrators Must Bear Responsibility for Pennsylvania Faculty Strike

WSN Editorial Board Oct 21, 2016
The Pennsylvania university system's lack of preparedness for this planned faculty walkout is both contemptible and deeply concerning.
Record High School Graduation Rate Is Not Meaningful

Record High School Graduation Rate Is Not Meaningful

WSN Editorial Board Oct 20, 2016
The number of high schoolers graduating on time is not an accurate measurement of the success of the nation’s education system, or its future workforce.
There Are No Facts Left to Check in 2016

There Are No Facts Left to Check in 2016

WSN Editorial Board Oct 17, 2016
People who are running to be the next leader of the free world should not necessitate constant fact checking — ideally, there would be some truth to the messages they espouse.
Upcoming Pennsylvania Faculty Walkout is Troublesome

Upcoming Pennsylvania Faculty Walkout is Troublesome

WSN Editorial Board Oct 14, 2016
The walk-out planned by the faculty members of Pennsylvanian universities is reflective of a dangerous viewpoint that holds contract details in a higher regard than delivering a quality education.
Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

WSN Editorial Board Oct 13, 2016
Until New York reforms its own voting process, state officials have no legitimate argument to make against conservative state legislatures taking advantage of the Supreme Court ruling.
Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

Yiannopoulos Visit Has Every Right to Happen

WSN Editorial Board Oct 10, 2016
In the interest of free speech on campus, the College Republicans should be free to host Yiannopoulous. Whether someone wants to take him seriously as a political voice or dismiss him as a clownish caricature should be up to that individual.
NYU Hack Worrisome

NYU Hack Worrisome

WSN Editorial Board Oct 7, 2016
The recent hack on NYU reflects a serious widespread problem the university needs to immediately address.

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