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

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Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Wayne Chen, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
Yet, no matter how much people struggle to take Kim Jong-un and U.S. president Donald Trump seriously, the threat this time around cannot be ignored, and the slightest strategical mistake will lead to a serious catastrophe.
We Should Politicize Natural Disasters

We Should Politicize Natural Disasters

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
Politicizing natural disasters is controversial, yet necessary. Natural disasters highlight the shortcomings of governments and elected officials, the failures of society as an influential collective and the deficiency of institutions.
Trump Disregards Military Members

Trump Disregards Military Members

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
The rhetoric of war may seem noble and glorious to power-drunk leaders like Trump, and his proposal to nuke ISIS may appeal to his horribly-misguided supporters, but war itself is far more than macho mouthing-off.
A letter written by NYU OutLaw, urges the administration of NYU Law to include admissions efforts and scholarship opportunities to increase transgender representation at NYU Law.

Letter Urges NYU Law to Support LGBTQ Students

Patrick Pauley, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
An open letter was sent to NYU Law administrators demanding more support for transgender students in light of Trump's transgender military ban.
The Brennan Center for Justice, located in the NYU Law building, is fighting the latest version of Trump’s travel ban.

Law Students Partner With International Refugee Assistance Program

Helen Crosby, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
NYU Law students have been doing legal work with the International Refugee Assistance Program.
Immigration from a Human Perspective

Immigration from a Human Perspective

Martine Duffy, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
People do not immigrate illegally for fun. It is dangerous, it is terrifying, it is traumatically disruptive to a person’s life.
American Media Fails to Contextualize Climate-Intensified Disasters

American Media Fails to Contextualize Climate-Intensified Disasters

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
Most American news outlets, no matter their political leanings, seem currently to emulate our President’s erratic, unfocused, 140-characters-or-less style.
DeVos’ Speech Needs Clarification

DeVos’ Speech Needs Clarification

WSN Editorial Board September 11, 2017
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced a troubling shift in policy, that will make the rights of the accused and the accusers supposedly more balanced. However, her speech gave no specific details or guidance, raising many concerns.
Trump is Wrong on DACA

Trump is Wrong on DACA

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer September 11, 2017
It is irresponsible to view DACA recipients as merely statistics more than anything else.
DACA Decision Shows Lack of Leadership

DACA Decision Shows Lack of Leadership

Allison De La Bastida, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Congress, now, have a chance to retaliate for failing to pass the DREAM Act, which would have resolved undocumented immigration issue years ago. This is the time to make all those voices supporting DACA come into one and defend those 800,000 kids.
Being Indian-American in Trump’s America

Being Indian-American in Trump’s America

Shraddha Jajal, Contributing Writer September 11, 2017
Today I wore a traditional Indian dress while going grocery shopping. People stared at me as if they were seeing something out of place, something that did not belong there.
In the middle of Washington Square Park, a wall of bricks was put together in artistic protest against the Trump Administration.

“MURO” Installation Divides Washington Square Park

Caroline Haskins and Miranda Levingston September 7, 2017
Bosco Sodi, an artist from Oaxaca, Mexico used 1,600 clay bricks in an art installation responding to President Trumps immigration policy.