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Common ground needed in wake of Ferguson

Common ground needed in wake of Ferguson

Omar Etman, Deputy Editor November 26, 2014
"So that is my advice: Find commonality with Michael Brown or Eric Garner or Trayvon Martin. Even if the association seems forced, acknowledging what is shared makes it much more difficult to ignore what is unequal. "

LinkNYC benefits outweigh costs

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 19, 2014
A recently announces plan would replace NYC pay phones with " stand-alone devices offering free Wi-Fi and nationwide phone calls as well as mobile phone charging capability." This is the kind of action that NYC should be taking to make modernize itself as well as lead the nation in offering its citizens more wireless access.
Food culture, television misinterpreted

Food culture, television misinterpreted

Adnan Zarif, Staff Columnist November 19, 2014
The true trend of food culture is to invoke thoughtfulness from the consumer, not the gore demonstrated on television.
1Art pieces good investment for wealthy

1Art pieces good investment for wealthy

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist November 19, 2014
Prices of artwork are higher than ever but that doesn't mean that the quality of art is improving. Instead, it is a sign that the ultra rich who drive the art markets are investing their capital in a growing market.
De Blasio education reform beneficial

De Blasio education reform beneficial

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist November 12, 2014
With a commitment to amending schools rather than eliminating them, de Blasio’s school policy is much more beneficial to students than that of his predecessor, Michael Bloomberg.
Coming to terms with a privatized universe

Coming to terms with a privatized universe

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist November 12, 2014
The romanticized vision of spaceflight created in the 20th century will cease to exist as space travel is corporatized.

New York should lead nation with STEAM

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 5, 2014
New York has the opportunity to lead the nation in addressing a poor global education rank and to prepare students for a changing workforce.
 NYU free speech stance online deserves credit

NYU free speech stance online deserves credit

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
NYU should be commended for allowing its study away students to access the internet without being restrained by local censorship.
‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

‘Tweets From Women’ series furthers stereotype

Adnan Zarif, Staff Writer November 5, 2014
The Huffington Post's weekly article on the funniest women's tweets only perpetuates the stereotype that females are not as funny as their male counterparts.

NYC jail suicide review tackles ignored problem

WSN Editorial Board October 29, 2014
NYC is launching a review of suicides in jails. This is a good way for NYC to lead the nation in addressing an issue often ignored.
Stand-your-ground not applied consistently

Stand-your-ground not applied consistently

Richard Shu, Staff Columnist October 29, 2014
The stand your ground laws are not being used fairly. Women who have fought back against abusive partners have tried to use the laws as a defense but have not been successful.

Weekly Recap: Oct. 20-24

October 27, 2014
WSN looks back on last week to highlight some of our top stories of Oct. 20-24.