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

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Headscarf Laws Veil Systematic Discrimination

Headscarf Laws Veil Systematic Discrimination

Theo Wayt, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
Policies in France, where discriminatory measures are backed by a hypocritical, quasi-rational idea of tradition.
The Tide is Turning On Cyber Security

The Tide is Turning On Cyber Security

Jacob Bass, Contributing Writer October 26, 2017
“You can’t have 100 percent security and also then have 100 percent privacy and zero inconvenience,” Obama said. “We're going to have to make some choices as a society.” That was in 2013, things are a bit different now.
Former Presidents Set Example for Unity at One American Appeal

Former Presidents Set Example for Unity at One American Appeal

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer October 24, 2017
While bipartisanship in politics has escalated to the point when opposition forces are described as radicals, the gathering of five living former presidents this past weekend is a reminder that Americans can still hope for one indivisible nation, with liberty and justice for all.
The Complicated Intersection of Gender Equality and Greek Life

The Complicated Intersection of Gender Equality and Greek Life

Jan Alex, Staff Writer October 24, 2017
Opinions expressed on the editorial pages are not necessarily those of WSN, and our publication of opinions is not an endorsement of them. Email Jan Alex at [email protected].
Roy Moore and Party Polarization

Roy Moore and Party Polarization

Alison Zimmerman, Contributing Writer October 23, 2017
Party polarization has been a formidable source of instability in recent American political history and the problem is only worsening.
Identifying with a Group Undermines Your Beliefs

Identifying with a Group Undermines Your Beliefs

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
All this means that joining a group neuters us of our ability to consider arguments objectively, be they our own or those of others. People who disagree with us become embodiments of everything we hate
University Professors Must Refrain From Violent Remarks

University Professors Must Refrain From Violent Remarks

WSN Editorial Staff October 20, 2017
Although it should be encouraged the professors do share their inputs on political issues, that privilege should in no way be taken as permission to express violent and threatening remarks on campus.
Answer in Gerrymandering Case is Clear

Answer in Gerrymandering Case is Clear

Amy Rhee, Contributing Writer October 19, 2017
However, the existence of those institutions does not excuse anti-democratic practices that bolster the power of politicians.
The U.S. Needs to Rethink Mandatory Minimums

The U.S. Needs to Rethink Mandatory Minimums

Emma Bowen, Contributing Writer October 17, 2017
Instead, mandatory minimums have dehumanized defendants and have increased the incarceration rate substantially leading to prisons that don’t have the resources to provide proper rehabilitation to inmates.
Will the Visa Suspension Between the U.S. and Turkey End?

Will the Visa Suspension Between the U.S. and Turkey End?

Anonymous October 17, 2017
For the first time in their diplomatic history, the United States and Turkey have mutually suspended all non-immigrant visa applications such as diplomatic, travel, commerce, employment and even student visas. I heard this news from someone very close to me back in Turkey. I did not want believe it.
Read It Out Loud: ‘I Agree With Eminem’

Read It Out Loud: ‘I Agree With Eminem’

Adryan Barlia, Deputy Opinion Editor October 16, 2017
Eminem has now been solidified in his status as an influencer in the political war that is always brewing in relevance to our President’s actions and remarks. What Eminem now says matters and the thought of that statement sounds like words that I'd have never thought I’d say when it came to Eminem and politics.
The Right to Self-Determination and America’s Selective Morality

The Right to Self-Determination and America’s Selective Morality

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
In the past month, two acts of passionate, egalitarian democracy have made second or third-page headlines worldwide but largely failed to garner international attention