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

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NYU Was Right To Cancel Watson Talk

NYU Was Right To Cancel Watson Talk

Connor Borden, Staff Writer September 19, 2016
It is time to end our glorification of famous and important people in science and other fields in light of their derogatory and backwards ideas.
NYU Needs to Address Its Hostility Towards Trump Supporters

NYU Needs to Address Its Hostility Towards Trump Supporters

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer April 14, 2016
Regardless of whether or not these feelings of hostility have been embellished or exaggerated, strict labeling and rejection of Trump supporters and the swirl of media that has ensued is detrimental to NYU, an institution renowned for its free speech, social movements and debate.
Removal of Anti-Vaccine Film Triumph for Science

Removal of Anti-Vaccine Film Triumph for Science

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor March 29, 2016
There is no defensible reason to prop up the ravings of a discredited hack as a pillar of free speech.
Tribeca is Not the Steward of Scientific Truth

Tribeca is Not the Steward of Scientific Truth

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor March 29, 2016
While the anti-vaccination movement is without merit, the removal of the controversial film "Vaxxed" undermines the integrity of the Tribeca Film Festival, and does little to prevent the spread of the anti-vaccination movement.
Trump Attacks First Amendment Rights

Trump Attacks First Amendment Rights

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer March 7, 2016
If Trump can attack the basis by which we define ourselves as a nation without even the slightest drop in polls, it is terrifying to imagine where the American people will draw the line, if they ever do.
Free Speech Under Siege by University Admins in Mount St. Mary’s

Free Speech Under Siege by University Admins in Mount St. Mary’s

WSN Editorial Board February 11, 2016
By publishing the retention story and the drowning bunnies quote, the Mountain Echo has done its part in bringing justice to the university. With any luck, the administration will now hold itself accountable to the university community like it was always supposed to.
Racial conversations on NYU Facebook groups need understanding

Racial conversations on NYU Facebook groups need understanding

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer December 1, 2015
Disagreements on the Class of 2019 Facebook page are not free speech disputes.
Proposed policy undermines free speech at UC

Proposed policy undermines free speech at UC

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
University of California backtracking on proposed policy to limit intolerant speech after igniting a firestorm of criticism

Protests against speakers contrary to university ideals

WSN Editorial Board February 4, 2015
Efforts by faculty and students to disinvite speakers on college campuses is a net loss for learning, since college is a time for hearing opposing viewpoints.
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Healy discusses ‘Great Dissent,’ free speech case

December 3, 2013
Thomas Healy, author of The Great Dissent, discussed the effect the Abrams v. United States case had on free speech in America.

Have we taken free speech too far?

September 25, 2012
A series of anti-Islamic ads have been run in the New York City subway, raising the question of whether First Amendment rights should take precedence over basic respect for fellow citizens.