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Review: While beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, ‘Uglies’ is shoved right down your throat

The 2005 novel could have done without a film adaptation 19 years later.
Max Vetter, Contributing Writer September 24, 2024

Who in the world wanted an adaptation of “Uglies?” Director Joseph McGinty Nichol’s parade of cliches masquerading as a feature film might make sense in the landscape of,...

The 6 subway train arrives at the Union Square station. People stand on the platform and walk on the overpass.

Tandon study finds high pollution levels within the subway system

The study revealed that air pollution levels in New York City exceed the World Health Organization safety threshold by over 900% on subway platforms and over 600% on trains.
Avital Rabinovitch and Sophia Chen September 24, 2024

Researchers at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering found that concentrations of air pollution levels in New York City subway platforms were nearly ten times higher than what the...

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Fish Out of Water: Former NYU swimmer is moving out of the pool and onto the sidelines as assistant coach

Derek Maas, a former swimmer for the Violets, is taking on a new role within the team as assistant coach.
Nicole Ranile, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Derek Maas won three national titles during his final season swimming for the Violets. He helped the team to a best-ever fourth place finish in the NCAA Division III championship,...

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After a sudden shutdown, NYU students say goodbye to Heavenly Market and Deli

The corner store next to Third Avenue North residence hall was a convenient classic for late-night snacks and warm meals with friends — but the reason behind its unexpected closure remains unclear.
Jasmin Rostamirad, Contributing Writer September 24, 2024

On a typical day, Heavenly Market and Deli on the corner of Third Avenue and 11th Street was frequented for cheap meals and late-night snacks by NYU students and locals alike....

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Exciting restaurant openings you missed over the summer

As more NYU students embrace their inner foodies, keeping up with the latest dining spots around campus is essential. Here are eight new restaurants to brag about to your friends.
Andrea Lui, Culture Editor September 24, 2024

New York City’s restaurant scene is always vibrant, but the fall semester is an especially exciting time for NYU foodies who play catch up on all they've missed over the summer....

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Arroz con gandules: A warm hug for Hispanic Heritage Month

Puerto Rico’s national dish is hearty and comforting for the beginning of a chilly season.
Maya Santiago, Contributing Writer September 24, 2024

In my family, arroz con gandules always stirs up fond memories. When my abuelita would cook this dish — spiced, aromatic rice with pigeon peas —  it was always a showstopper...

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Review: ‘Blue Sisters’ by Coco Mellors perfectly underscores the meaning of sisterhood

The novel, written by an NYU alum, exceeded expectations following the author's debut bestseller, "Cleopatra and Frankenstein."
Alexa Donovan, Arts Editor September 24, 2024

I have been eagerly waiting to read “Blue Sisters” by Coco Mellors since early May, when I asked a bookseller at McNally Jackson Books if a copy could be held for me. The book...

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Review: Miranda Lambert heads back home on ‘Postcards from Texas’

The Texan country legend plays to her strengths, from her fabulous drawl to explosive breakup anthems, in another satisfying album.
Ethan Beck, Staff Writer September 24, 2024

Unstable breakups. New friends at the bar. Drunken hookups. These are just some of the trials and tribulations Miranda Lambert takes listeners through in her new album, "Postcards...

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NYU researchers present global violence report at UN headquarters

The report outlines strategies for international governments to reduce violence at an interpersonal level.
Cooper Walton, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

NYU’s Center on International Cooperation co-hosted an event with the United Nations on Saturday to present a report detailing strategies that support the U.N.’s goal to cut...

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Review: ‘The Critic’ showcases a legend at his best

Sir Ian McKellen’s nuanced, vile and vulgar performance redeems an otherwise clunky and short film.
Joe Paladino, Staff Writer September 23, 2024

Jimmy Erskine (Ian McKellen) is a cold and beastly critic who takes immense pleasure in the fact that he holds the power to make or break a performer’s career with a mere handful...

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Review: Suki Waterhouse’s ‘Memoir of a Sparklemuffin’ is a dreamy endeavor in self-reflection

Suki Waterhouse’s new album is a euphoric story of romance, fame and exploration.
Sophie Meinershagen, Contributing Writer September 23, 2024

Even from my nosebleed, upper-tier seat at Wembley Stadium, Suki Waterhouse’s heavenly soundscape instantly transported me to another world. I’d always been a fan of Waterhouse,...

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Book beyond Bobst: A novel longlisted for the National Book Award, a book by a trailblazing activist and more

Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Mehr Kotval, Hannah Marr and Tina Nejand September 23, 2024

“Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar “Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar tells the story of Cyrus Shams, a first-generation Iranian immigrant struggling with sobriety and grief while living...