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On the Super Bowl: Boycott Not Necessarily a Good Political Tool

On the Super Bowl: Boycott Not Necessarily a Good Political Tool

Julia Leschi, Contributing Writer February 8, 2018
NFL's Super Bowl LLI ratings were the lowest ratings for a Super Bowl in nine years; however Shaun King's call for a boycott cannot be deemed a success.
Can a Pardon Silence?

Can a Pardon Silence?

Evan Robinson, Contributing Writer February 6, 2018
If a person accepts a pardon from the President of the United States in an ongoing investigation, they will lose their right to invoke the Fifth Amendment because that person no longer can self-incriminate
A Discussion on Compromise: Trump’s Immigration Plan

A Discussion on Compromise: Trump’s Immigration Plan

Mert Erenel, Staff Writer February 1, 2018
Democrats and Republicans must put hard-line politics aside to reach a compromise on immigration.
Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry with children at Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania. Curry worked with Nothing But Nets, a charity that donates malaria-preventing nets to communities across Africa.

NBA Leads the Way in Social Justice

Brendan Duggan, Contributing Writer January 22, 2018
Brendan Duggan gives insight into the NBA's history of social justice and philanthropy.
George Ciccariello-Maher appearing on MSNBC in 2015. Ciccariello is controversial for his opinions on white genocide and has recently been named a visiting scholar at NYU.

‘White Genocide’ Drexel Professor Taken on as Visiting Scholar

Sakshi Venkatraman and Mack DeGeurin January 22, 2018
George Ciccariello-Maher, former Drexel University Professor, is now a visiting scholar at NYU Tisch's Hemispheric Institute of Performance and Politics.
What Do We Mean By ‘Mainstream Media’?

What Do We Mean By ‘Mainstream Media’?

Theo Wayt, Staff Writer December 4, 2017
Though I sometimes enjoyed gawking at Fox News' or Breitbart's stories, I never took them seriously. But as I conducted my first interview for my journalism final project, I realized I had made a major oversight.
Staff Writer Emily Fagel interviews a different student at NYUDC in her weekly 'NYUDC Political Portraits' column. This week features NYUSH senior Haider Ali, who is studying political science.

NYUDC Political Portraits: Eileen Garcia

Emily Fagel, Staff Writer November 30, 2017
This week, our columnist Emily Fagel writes about Eileen Garcia — how she identifies politically and why.
Surprise, Surprise Conservatives: College Is Still Worth It

Surprise, Surprise Conservatives: College Is Still Worth It

WSN Editorial Board November 29, 2017
Without intellect and rationality, practical skills are not enough to secure a position in the job market.
LGBTQ Events Are Not a Security Threat

LGBTQ Events Are Not a Security Threat

Wayne Chen, Staff Writer November 28, 2017
Turkey's recent ban on LGBTQ-related events, which celebrates nothing but positivity, is a short-sighted move that will drag Turkey’s human rights progress years behind
The Historical Issues of the Russian Revolution

The Historical Issues of the Russian Revolution

Isaac Oseas, President of the International Youth and Students for Social Equality November 27, 2017
Whatever attitude one has toward the Russian Revolution, there is no doubt that it changed the entire course of the 20th century. The conditions that preceded this monumental event remain with us to this day.
Pay Attention to Foreign Affairs

Pay Attention to Foreign Affairs

Paola Nagovitch, Deputy Opinion Editor November 27, 2017
While it is understandable to only follow the international coverage that explicitly correlates to American news, we cannot simply rely on blissful ignorance of world affairs.
Tax Plan Harmful for Students

Tax Plan Harmful for Students

WSN Editorial Board November 20, 2017
For a tax bill that is being promoted as relief for the middle class, this bill — if passed — will drastically hurt millions of American students. In a country where we encourage people to work hard and to go to pursue higher education, this seems objectively backwards.