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

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Debate club discusses issues of immigration

Debate club discusses issues of immigration

Alice Zhang, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Professor Lawrence Mead hosted a debate on the topic "Does Immigration Weaken American Individualism?"
College Republicans and the Politics Society at NYU held a screening of the second Republican debate.

Political groups at NYU host GOP debate screening

Justine Morris, Deputy News Editor September 16, 2015
NYU students offer their thoughts on the Republican debate.

Op Ed | Netanyahu

Felipe De La Hoz, Senior Editor March 12, 2015

Senior Editor Felipe De La Hoz meets with Megan Powers and Laura Adkins to discuss the implications of PM Netanyahu's speech to Congress this month.

Experts debate rights of same-sex couples

Experts debate rights of same-sex couples

Michael Adams, Contributing Writer March 11, 2015
NYU Law hosted a debate on same sex marriage and the constitution.
Students are settling the debate that leggings can be considered pants.

Students set standard for leggings as pants

Sophie Lewis, Staff Writer November 19, 2014
In a famous “Gossip Girl” scene, Blair Waldorf once said, “Tights are not pants.” Since then, people want to know if leggings truly fit into the classification of pants.
TorchPAC organized a debate regarding Israel and the Modern Middle East on Thursday.

Policy experts debate Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Christine Wang, Contributing Writer November 14, 2014
NYU TorchPAC hosted a debate about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Thursday, Nov. 13.
Law debate analyzes gay marriage

Law debate analyzes gay marriage

April 16, 2014
An NYU Law professor debated the legal implications of two cases that affected the discussion of what defines marriage.
Coleburn responds to media criticism

Coleburn responds to media criticism

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor February 4, 2014
Deputy opinion editor Christina Coleburn discusses the reaction to yesterday's op-ed.
Courtesy of NYU

Annual Global Debate Competition to focus on free speech

October 30, 2013
The NYU Global Debate topic this year is about freedom of the press and state secrets, and will feature students from the global sites.
via stardebate.com

Steinhardt hosts China Central Television’s Global Debate Competition

October 3, 2013
Collaborative efforts foster diversity and education through two day debate and speech competition.
Neda Jebelli/WSN

Porn star, pastor debate industry ethics

Casey Dalrymple October 2, 2013
Porn star Ron Jeremy debated with a pastor about pornography and sex trafficking.
Courtesy of Quiltsalad

NYU BA students share their experience of election season

November 5, 2012
Students from NYU Buenos Aires share their thoughts on Election 2012.