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

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Partisan Wikileaks Are Not Democratic

Partisan Wikileaks Are Not Democratic

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 23, 2016
We have a responsibility to denounce Wikileaks for their unabashedly ill-intended actions. This information is simply not legitimate, and nobody knows who -- or what -- will be the next target.
Don’t Demonize the Average American Voter

Don’t Demonize the Average American Voter

Patrick Seaman, Staff Writer October 16, 2016
To vote for your own interests shouldn’t automatically make you an awful person, even if that puts you with Trump.
Milo Yiannopoulos has sparked controversy as one of the online leaders of the alt-right movement. Yiannopoulos, who had his scheduled talk at NYU canceled, is currently touring college campuses across the country.

Milo Yiannopoulos Talk Canceled Due to Security Concerns

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 16, 2016
NYU canceled a College Republicans talk on Nov. 17, where they planned to host British journalist Milo Yiannopoulos as part of his "Dangerous Faggot Tour."
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s "Nosh the Vote" campaign brought voter registration to NY Dosa’s in WSP on October 11th.

Students Talk Voting Importance in Light of NY Deadline

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer October 13, 2016
NYU students still think it's important to vote in New York, even if it's a blue state.
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.
Trump’s Rhetorical Strategy Clumsily Broadcasts Dangerous Messages

Trump’s Rhetorical Strategy Clumsily Broadcasts Dangerous Messages

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 4, 2016
For some reason we now have decided that Donald Trump's brand of discourse is acceptable in American politics, and as a result America’s collective moral compass runs the risk of being skewed beyond repair.
Clinton’s New College Compact Compromises Credibility

Clinton’s New College Compact Compromises Credibility

WSN Editorial Board September 29, 2016
Clinton's new higher education proposal is a poorly made compromise.
Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Meme Obsession Has Reached An Unhealthy Peak

Melanie Pineda, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
While we may be laughing at the current state memes have placed our most important communication tool in, we can’t keep pretending that this joke is funny forever, and we definitely can’t keep ignoring when the joke goes too far.
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.
Millennials Should Be Excited for Clinton

Millennials Should Be Excited for Clinton

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer September 26, 2016
Hillary Clinton is not Donald Trump with a few different policies and a better makeup artist. She is an intelligent, hardworking woman who has already accomplished an astonishing amount for this country, and who will continue to do so if elected president.
Tisch sophomore Jacob Iritani works extremely hard to manage a heavy course load, while also working an internship multiple days a week.

On the Job: Election Edition

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer September 22, 2016
For Tisch Sophomore Jacob Iritani, balancing an internship with his packed Film and Television course load is not an easy feat.
Matt Lauer Perpetuates Sexist Double Standard

Matt Lauer Perpetuates Sexist Double Standard

Blake Waranch, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Matt Lauer's performance shows that future debate moderators desperately need to hold both candidates to the same standard on stage.