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

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Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway

Cole Escola’s fictionalized biographical play is both wickedly funny and surprisingly smart.
Ethan Li, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

It’s easy to imagine Mary Todd Lincoln sitting in the Oval Office in the 1860s, supporting her husband through his presidency — not, say, drinking paint thinner for fun and...

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Review: ‘All We Imagine as Light’ is a triumphant portrayal of multi-generational womanhood

Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia’s sophomore film is a poetic and moving examination of relationships and isolation in Mumbai.
Gabriel Murray, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

Filmmaker Payal Kapadia begins her first narrative film, “All We Imagine as Light,” observing. Bringing in her documentary roots, she focuses on the streets of Mumbai through...

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Staff predictions: Women’s volleyball return to NCAA tournament

The volleyball team returns to the NCAA tournament to play William Smith College in the first round.

The NYU women’s volleyball team received an at-large bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament on Monday, after finishing sixth in the UAA Championship. They lost...

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NYC Black Friday boot camp

Don’t spend your Thanksgiving break in Bobst Library. Head out to find the best deals around the city.
Rizaa Fazal, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

It’s easy to feel sad when you’re an NYU student who isn’t going home for Thanksgiving — but fear not, there is always one tradition that never disappoints. Black. Friday....

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Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular

Adi Roy scored his first professional role as an NYU sophomore. Now, he’s playing the iconic Disney prince that we all know and love.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor November 21, 2024

Former Tisch and Courant student Adi Roy first played Aladdin on stage in his middle school’s production of “Aladdin Jr.” At that time, he hadn’t even seen the popular...

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Ranked: Thanksgiving foods

This year, I’ll be stuffing myself with stuffing.
Lauren Aragon, Contributing Writer November 21, 2024

It’s that time of year again — it feels like Halloween just ended, but Thanksgiving is already upon us. Whether you’re going home for the weekend, attending a Friendsgiving...

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Opinion: Will DEI survive another Trump presidency?

Trump’s second term promises a shutdown of all diversity, equity and inclusion programs — here’s what’s at stake for higher education and what NYU should do in response.
Mehr Kotval, Opinion Editor November 20, 2024

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, his administration’s renewed attack on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could mark a turning point for...

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Review: Annie Leibovitz weaves together a tapestry of American culture

The free-flowing exhibition, “Annie Leibovitz: Stream of Consciousness,” forgoes her artistic controversies and welcomes her impact on portraiture.
Maggie Turner, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Despite being known as one of the greatest modern portrait photographers, Annie Leibovitz is far from perfect. Recent interpretations of her work suggest her vision cannot accurately...

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Where to dine halal beyond the cart

There’s a lot more to halal food than the cart outside Bobst Library.
Maryam Babar, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

If you’re walking through NYU’s campus, it’ll only take you a few steps until the smoky aroma of chicken and lamb from a nearby halal cart wafts through the air. There’s...

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The case for ‘eternal sunshine’

The official 2025 Grammy Awards nomination list was released Nov. 8, and a certain ponytailed pop star is missing from the awards show’s main categories.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

It’s been nearly six years since Ariana Grande publicly criticized the Grammy Awards’ producers on Twitter and declined to perform at the show, claiming they wouldn't let her...

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Students read names of Palestinian and Lebanese martyrs at vigil

The group read aloud Palestinian poetry and wrote names of victims of Israel’s ground invasion outside Washington Mews in support of students in mourning.
Liyana Illyas, Deputy News Editor November 20, 2024

Dozens of students, faculty and passersby gathered in front of Washington Mews on Monday afternoon to honor the thousands of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians killed in Israel’s...

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NYU Langone calls on Gov. Hochul to reduce travel tolls for patients

A letter on behalf of the medical center’s staff said the impending $9 fare to enter central and lower Manhattan will deter patients from accessing medical services.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor November 20, 2024

Faculty and administrators at NYU Langone Health urged Gov. Kathy Hochul to lower fares for patients and health care workers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street in a letter...