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

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Former French Justice Minister, Christiane Taubira, spoke to NYU students about equality and justice on Friday.

Black Diaspora Icon Stresses Education

Daniela Cobos, Contributing Writer February 1, 2016
On Jan. 29, Christiane Taubira, France’s former minister of justice, spoke at NYU about her life story and her political convictions during a public lecture.
NYU students congregate to watch the Democratic debate in the Leslie eLab.

Election Season in Full Swing

Momachi Pabrai, Contributing Writer January 25, 2016

With President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address and the Democratic presidential primary debate right behind us, NYU students have begun voicing their thoughts...

ASSBAC is voting on a potential change to the way clubs receive yearly funding.

[UPDATE] Proposed club finance change may increase difficulty in obtaining funding

Melody Chan, Contributing Writer November 5, 2015
The NYU student government is voting on a new policy that will make the way that clubs get funding more event based.
Graphic by Alexa Wong

Political involvement at NYU

Grace Halio, Deputy Features Editor November 2, 2015
Survey shows that most NYU students take to the polls to voice their political positions.
The Sexton Debate: Is Religion a Force for Good in Global Society was held at the Kimmel Center 27th October, 2015.

Sexton, students talk religion’s place in society

Idalina Sachango, Contributing Writer October 27, 2015
President Sexton debated three students on the topic of whether or not religion is a force for good in the world.

College Democrats, Republicans talk immigration, education

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor October 8, 2015
The NYU College Democrats and Republicans hold their fall debate on the topics of Economics of Immigration and School Vouchers.
Comedians today face unfair political burden

Comedians today face unfair political burden

Mandy Freebairn, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Comedians are increasingly expected to be politically correct. But their job is to make us laugh, and keeping tame hurts their comedy too much.
Professor Bruce Bueno de Mesquita discusses the Iran Nuclear deal with the NYU Politics Society

Politics Society discusses Iran nuclear deal

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor September 17, 2015
The NYU Politics Society held a presentation on the Iran nuclear deal with renowned professor Bruce Bueno de Mesquita.
De Blasio political maneuvers admirable

De Blasio political maneuvers admirable

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief March 9, 2015
Mayor de Blasio's recent protest against the St. Patrick's Day parade are indicative of a larger positive trend in highly political New York mayors.
 Scientific Advisory Board needs more independent scientists

Scientific Advisory Board needs more independent scientists

Ryan Najjar, Contributing Columnist December 5, 2014
A thriving energy industry is useless when the earth and people that support it suffer in its name.

Term limits valuable for NY ethics reform

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 20, 2014
At an NYU event, NY Gov. candidate Rob Astorino advocated for term limit reform, a notable suggestion for ethics reform.