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

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President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word

President Hamilton, Take the Mayor’s Word

NYU Student Labor Action Movement, USAS #44, Guest Editorial October 2, 2017
Additionally, we understand how some may wonder what effect Bill de Blasio’s endorsement for our campaign will have on a private university’s decision making. Looking onward, we are in communications with the Mayor’s youth liaison office, setting up meetings and working on tangible ways to pressure the school’s administration into achieving our goals.
NFL Kneeling for Selfish Reasons

NFL Kneeling for Selfish Reasons

September 28, 2017
The timing of this NFL kneeling event demonstrates the selfishness of NFL players and owners. By kneeling after President Trump’s comments, they have made protesting the national anthem about them.
It’s Time to Bring Morality Back to the Ballot Box

It’s Time to Bring Morality Back to the Ballot Box

Alison Zimmerman, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
But when deeds of aggression and crude misogyny aren’t enough to sway our vote, where can we turn to direct the moral conversation and condemn violence?
Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Wayne Chen, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
Yet, no matter how much people struggle to take Kim Jong-un and U.S. president Donald Trump seriously, the threat this time around cannot be ignored, and the slightest strategical mistake will lead to a serious catastrophe.
Government Tug Of War Left New Yorkers Stranded In MTA Tunnels

Government Tug Of War Left New Yorkers Stranded In MTA Tunnels

Wayne Chen, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
With no foreseeable immediate improvement, New Yorkers can’t help but wonder: Who is responsible for this mess?
Struggling to Find Hispanic Pride On Campus

Struggling to Find Hispanic Pride On Campus

Emi Bonet, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Aug. 15 and is proudly celebrated by Hispanics throughout the U.S. For me, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this year will be different because for the first time in 18 years, I will not be in a city that is predominately Hispanic.
Blue Whale Challenge: A Game No One Can Win

Blue Whale Challenge: A Game No One Can Win

Lara Dreux, Contributing Writer September 21, 2017
In an era of global warming, materialism, protectionism and world poverty, adolescents jumping from rooftops for the sake of a game is the ultimate sign that mankind is at loss.
Political Correctness Is A Polite Way Of Saying “Stop Thinking”

Political Correctness Is A Polite Way Of Saying “Stop Thinking”

Mert Erenel, Contributing Writer September 21, 2017
Political correctness is not a negotiation. It is a monopoly on truth and language with a set of principles that compels you to act and speak in a particular way, which you had no part of agreeing to.
Lipscomb University President Dinner Racially Insensitive

Lipscomb University President Dinner Racially Insensitive

WSN Editorial Board September 21, 2017
Holding such events in sake of racial diversity and then decorating them in such offensive manners is not only distasteful, but unacceptable in the 21st century.
India Floods: Déjà vu

India Floods: Déjà vu

Apurva Kothari, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
1985, 2005, 2017: This is neither the first time torrential rains derailed the lives of a million Indians nor will it be the last.
There Is No Perfect Commentary on Race

There Is No Perfect Commentary on Race

J. Metje, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
In regards to actual writing, the many readers I've talked to suggest the book falls apart. This, I would argue, is where they are wrong.
The Golden Age of TV Is Costing Our TV Writers

The Golden Age of TV Is Costing Our TV Writers

Mert Erenel, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
There’s a reason people are calling this period the Golden Age of TV, as the TV experience has fundamentally changed. However, I would argue, not all of these changes are for the better.