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NYU Reacts: Second Presidential Debate

NYU Reacts: Second Presidential Debate

NYU students weigh in on last night's presidential debate.
When Issues Have Faces, Clinton Wins

When Issues Have Faces, Clinton Wins

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor October 10, 2016
Clinton has outlined an ambitious set of goals, but she has faced resistance from voters who feel these issues do not affect them.

For Discipline in Politics, Turn to Veep Debate

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor October 3, 2016
The vice presidential debate is something every prospective voter should carefully watch — and not because it is going to be scandalous and titillating, but precisely because it isn’t going to be.
The Real Trump Was Exposed at the First Debate — And It Was Ugly

The Real Trump Was Exposed at the First Debate — And It Was Ugly

Phoebe Kuo, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Trump's performance at the debate shows that he is unfit to be president.
What Did NYU Think of the Presidential Debate?

What Did NYU Think of the Presidential Debate?

Alice Li, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
NYU Politics Society hosted a viewing party for the first presidential debate.

Debate Participants Shouldn’t Choose the Participants

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016
Whether or not the Libertarians are at fault for failing to contact the debate organizers — or that the two major political groups decided to not include a faction — college groups should continue to try and get their voices heard to change people’s mindset and include views that challenge their own.
NYU School of Law Dean Trevor Morrison debated about whether the Supreme Court attacks the very principles of the American Democracy.

NYU Law Dean Debates Whether Supreme Court Undermines American Democracy

Jake Steel, Contributing Writer March 29, 2016
The NYU Law Dean debated if the Supreme Court contradicts the American Democracy.
Today's topic up for debate between the NYU Republicans and Democrats was the Iran Nuclear Deal and the Capital-Gains Tax.

College Dems, Repubs Tackle Nuclear Deal, Capital Gains Taxes in Spring Debate

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer March 29, 2016
NYU Democrats and NYU Republicans debated about the Iran Nuclear Deal and Capital-Gains Tax for their spring debate.
Professor Dalton Conley delivers the opening statement in favor of affirmative action based on economic background in the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology on Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

Debate Calls Into Question Implementation of Affirmative Action

Brooke Jensen, Contributing Writer February 3, 2016
In the NYU Review and Debates's inaugural debate, professors and students contend the polarizing topic of affirmative action based on students' economic backgrounds.
Claims of sexism against Sanders unfounded

Claims of sexism against Sanders unfounded

Max Schachere, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
Calling Bernie Sanders sexist is like calling Barack Obama racist. If actions speak louder than words, then people should look at Sanders voting history before any misconstrued soundbites.
The Sexton Debate: Is Religion a Force for Good in Global Society was held at the Kimmel Center 27th October, 2015.

Sexton, students talk religion’s place in society

Idalina Sachango, Contributing Writer October 27, 2015
President Sexton debated three students on the topic of whether or not religion is a force for good in the world.
NYU students at the 2015 Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Watch Party event held at NYU Leslie Elab.

NYU Democrats and Politics Society take in debate at viewing party

Daniela Cobos, Contributing Writer October 14, 2015
NYU students gathered at the Leslie eLab to watch the democratic debate.