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The Importance of Conscious Athleticism

The Importance of Conscious Athleticism

The conscious athlete is an important and accessible form of celebrity that can be utilized to bring attention to issues and foster social and political dialogues.
Cole Stallone, Staff Writer November 14, 2018

This weekend is the finale of the Showtime documentary series “Shut Up and Dribble,” which focuses on the intersectionality of sports and politics through the lens of the NBA,...

Dining halls are not the greatest spot for a first date, but at least they're affordable.

How to Take Yourself on the Perfect Date

Tianne Johnson, Deputy Culture Editor November 13, 2018
Don't you deserve someone as good as you?
Donald Trump Is a Damaged Video Game Boss, and He’s About to Get Much More Dangerous

Donald Trump Is a Damaged Video Game Boss, and He’s About to Get Much More Dangerous

Take a breath and get ready for the next level of this political battle.
Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist November 13, 2018
Take a breath, and get ready for the next half of this political battle.
American Son's leads Kerry Washington and Steven Pasquale.

Kerry Washington Returns to Broadway in ‘American Son’

Liv Rocklin November 13, 2018
“American Son,” a new Broadway play, highlights the racial in divide in the United States, however, Washington’s Performance doesn’t meet expectations.
This small food cart on the corner of 28th Street and First Avenue, Antojitos Mexicanos, makes the best quesadillas in the neighborhood. (Photo by Joshua Aaron)

Kips Bay Is an International Food Court

The micro-neighborhood can, at first glance, seem like it’s made up of endless blocks of corporate chains and bro bars, but there's more to Kips Bay than meets the eye.
Joshua Aaron, Contributing Writer November 13, 2018
The micro-neighborhood can, at first glance, seem like it’s made up of endless blocks of corporate chains and bro bars, but there's more to Kips Bay than meets the eye.
Still from the Campdogzz concert.

Chicago Rock Soul Band Campdogzz Find Unlikely Companions in Punk

On tour with fellow Chicago bands Cursive and Meat Wave, Campdogzz played at Irving Plaza on Wednesday night. WSN spoke with lead singer and guitarist Jess Price about touring, recording and working with record label 15 Passenger.
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor November 13, 2018
On tour with fellow Chicago band Meat Wave and Nebraska native band Cursive, Campdogzz played at Irving Plaza on Wednesday night. WSN spoke with lead singer and guitarist Jess Price about touring, recording and working with record label 15 Passenger.
Chief Political Correspondent for the Jerusalem Post, Gil Hoffman, talks to the Realize Israel club about being a Jewish student on campus regarding issues such as BDS and the Pittsburgh shooting. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

Jerusalem Post Correspondent Talks BDS on Campus

Realize Israel invited chief political correspondent Gil Hoffman to speak to students about BDS and Israeli politics.
Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor November 13, 2018
Realize Israel invited Chief Political Correspondent Gil Hoffman to speak to students about BDS and Israeli politics.
A musician from the Toro y Moi performance. (Courtesy of the New Yorker)

Toro y Moi Hypnotizes Brooklyn’s Elsewhere With Trance-Inducing Beats

Audrey Lee, Contributing Writer November 13, 2018
The show felt less like a concert — rather, a communal and mediative dance space.
A 50-year-old man was taken out of his home on 210 E. Ninth St. after causing a disturbance and throwing things down onto the street below. (Photo by Pamela Jew)

Man Threatens to Jump From Building Near Alumni Hall

Students near Alumni Residence Hall and the Barney Building stopped in their tracks as cops flooded the area and a landing pad appeared on the sidewalk.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor November 12, 2018
After a man threatened to jump from his three-story apartment, students near Alumni Residence Hall and the Barney Building stopped in their tracks.
(via nyuskirball.org; photo by Alwin Poiana)

Banned Director’s Show Plays at Skirball Despite Sexual Harassment Allegations

Fabre has been accused of sexual harassment by performers from the director's past productions.
Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor November 12, 2018
Fabre has been accused of sexual harassment by performers from the director's past productions.
A recreation of the poster held by Steinhardt senior August at a recent trans rights protest. (Photo Illustration by Tony Wu and Rachel Buigas-Lopez)

Trans Students Can’t Be Defined, Despite the Memo

The recent government memo regarding how gender should be officially described proposes a strictly biological definition.
Anna-Dmitry Muratova, Staff Writer November 12, 2018

Sweating and panting from a rehearsal with his dance crew, Keith walked over to his bag to dig out his phone. He had a five-minute break to check if he had missed anything from...

Dan Klores’ “Basketball: A Love Story” premiered on ESPN Oct. 9, and the final part will be airing Tuesday, Nov. 13. (via variety.com)

Dan Klores, the Mastermind Behind ‘Basketball: A Love Story’

WSN sat down with Dan Klores, the creator behind a new ESPN series exploring basketball's largest figures' love for the sport.
Brendan Duggan, Sports Editor November 12, 2018
WSN sat down with Dan Klores, the creator behind a new ESPN series exploring basketball's largest figures' love for the sport.