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

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Opinion: From a student who used to worship them, college rankings are worthless

The recent allegations that Columbia University exaggerated statistics to improve its US News & World Report ranking demonstrate that it’s past time to retire the false prestige of college rankings.
Alexandra Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor March 23, 2022

Leading up to my senior year of high school, my party trick was reciting the top 50 schools in US News & World Report’s rankings from memory. It’s embarrassing to admit...

Despite the cheating scandal, Houston Astros are still believed to be a force in the MLB. (Via Wikimedia Roy Luck)

Houston Astros Punished. Was It Enough?

The MLB issued fines, suspensions and loss of draft picks, yet no players were punished for their roles in the sign-stealing scandal and their World Series ring still remains.
Arvind Sriram, Sports Editor February 3, 2020

On Nov. 12, 2019, with the testimony of Mike Fiers, ex-pitcher for the Houston Astros, The Atlantic reported that the Astros used technology to illegally steal signs during the...

Over the years, the NCAA’s relationship with players has changed. (Via Wikimedia)

How the NCAA Did Wrong by James Wiseman (And Every Other Student-Athlete)

The NCAA makes billions of dollars every year off its student-athletes, while players like James Wiseman are financially punished for breaking rules despite not being paid in the first place.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer December 2, 2019

Last month, the NCAA announced that University of Memphis first-year basketball player James Wiseman will be suspended for 12 games. The No. 1 ranked prospect in the class of 2019...

The Houston Astros have recently been exposed to stealing signs during the team’s championship season in 2017. (Via Wikimedia Roy Luck)

Houston, We Have a (Sign-Stealing) Problem. Again.

The Houston Astros find themselves in the news for their second sign-stealing scandal in two years. How the team and Major League Baseball respond will shape the future of professional baseball as we know it.
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer November 18, 2019

Last week, ex-pitcher for the Houston Astros Mike Fiers told The Athletic that the Astros used a center field camera to illegally steal signs during the team’s championship season...

The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles

The Problem With Colleges Fetishizing POC Struggles

With the recent attention given to college admissions processes, one question remains: why are universities so obsessed with hearing trauma stories from students of color?
Melanie Pineda, Opinion Editor March 23, 2019

It’s no secret that it is much harder for students of color to be admitted to elite institutions. A New York Times analysis from 2017 indicates that black and Hispanic students...

Separating Art from the Artist

Separating Art from the Artist

Jan Alex, Staff Writer November 27, 2017
Separating the art from the artist certainly works to an extent, but what do you do when the art is inextricably linked to the personal life of the artist?
Entitlement Culture Starts in Film School

Entitlement Culture Starts in Film School

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
The entitlement and careerism so pervasive in the film industry have to be purged from the culture. This begins with changing how film is taught to aspiring directors, writers and executives, including here at NYU.
A History of Political TV

A History of Political TV

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor October 5, 2017
WSN explores TV political dramas throughout the years, focusing on how the ever-changing administrations and political climate affect these.