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

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Opinion: Students can save Twitter

Users await the fall of Twitter under Elon Musk. But students could be the solution.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor November 16, 2022

Billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion — something that would be hilarious as a “Saturday Night Live” sketch, but is not funny in real life. Since his purchase...

There’s More to Cynicism Than Just Being Obnoxious

There’s More to Cynicism Than Just Being Obnoxious

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer February 27, 2017
Many people falsely believe that being cynical equates to being dismissive and obnoxious. However, cynicism is a mentality and lifestyle that can fill one's life with individual happiness.
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.
Even with a 140 character limit, Twitter serves as a great platform for bloggers to make an impression.

Four Fashionable Follows For Your Twitter

Bryna Jeffries, Contributing Writer September 21, 2016
With over 300 million active users on Twitter it's hard to know who to follow. When it comes to fashion industry influencers, we've got you covered.
New York Must Reform Voter Registration to Include Those Registered as Independent

New York Must Reform Voter Registration to Include Those Registered as Independent

WSN Editorial Board April 12, 2016
With a primary that excludes Independents and a registration system that discriminates against them, New York State primary voting combines the worst of all worlds.
Too Much at Stake for Young Voter Apathy

Too Much at Stake for Young Voter Apathy

Moshe Wander March 21, 2016
The best way to enfranchise young voters is to connect the issues that young people care about to the importance of voting, researching the candidates and knowing how to vote. There is no easy formula for getting this done, but a student organization here at NYU is giving it a try.
Boomers shouldn’t scapegoat millennials

Boomers shouldn’t scapegoat millennials

WSN Editorial Board October 13, 2015
Don't harp on millenials for being self-centered. We're struggling to improve the world just as much as any generation. Fixating on the perceived flaws of the generation is just distracting from the main issues.

Tattoo tolerance: older generation must embrace body art

January 21, 2013
As a new, more socially liberal generation comes of age, older generations and professionals should accept tattoos as forms of self expression.