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A man in a yellow shirt with blue jeans does a skateboarding trick over the camera. Two men are filming him.

Review: How a New York City museum highlights the rise of skate culture

The Museum of the Moving Image recently unveiled a new exhibition featuring authentic clips and artifacts from the rebellious skateboarding era of the ’80s and ’90s.
Logan Holland, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

An illustration of a brick house in a forest at night with bright magenta lights glowing from the windows and door.

Review: ‘MIXTAPE PLUTO’ delivers the dark thrills and new vulnerability

In Future's third release of the year, he strikes a balance of hype and heartache that keeps fans hooked.
Chazzel Ferbol, Contributing Writer October 2, 2024

It’s undeniable that the artistic partnership between Future and Metro Boomin is a match made in heaven. It feels like it was just yesterday that the duo rocked the world with...

An illustration of a person standing on stage and holding a microphone surrounded by red light. Dark blue message bubbles float above the crowd with neon blue expressions of happiness, sadness and anger on them.

Off Topic: It’s time to end stan culture

The obsessive idolization of celebrities is damaging to both society and individual mental health.
Leila Olukoga, Deputy Opinion Editor October 2, 2024

When I was 6 years old, my mom introduced me to “Ready to Die” by The Notorious B.I.G. The aggression in Biggie’s tone and the uniqueness of his flow marked the first time...

A large skull with orange vines wrapped around it. There are orange and purple pumpkins, and "STAFF RECS" is written above the skull on the dark blue background.

Staff Recs: Some scary stuff

Halloween haters and lovers alike are welcome here.

BOO! It’s the Arts Desk. We’re back with some particularly spooky recommendations as October kicks off. Whether you’re an avid hater of the holiday and will spend the entirety...

A girl with brown hair sits and poses on a bench in a park. She is wearing a brown shirt that says “CLEVELAND BROWNS”.

In the Huddle: Bryce Chan’s senior soccer season

The four-year women’s soccer player reflects on her time at NYU and shares her hopes for the upcoming season.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor October 2, 2024

It has not yet hit senior midfielder Bryce Chan that this is her last year on the NYU women’s soccer team. She hopes to make it as far as possible this season, win more games...

The front view of an N.Y.U. Abu Dhabi building with a bridge across the row. Numerous rows of palm trees stand in front of the building alongside two purple flags.

Professor sues NYU over ‘gender-based hostility’ at Abu Dhabi campus

The lawsuit details the conduct and communications that allegedly led to the termination of Kanchan Chandra’s tenure at the site.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor October 1, 2024

A politics professor at NYU is suing the university and its Abu Dhabi campus, alleging that she experienced “immediate and visceral retaliation” for expressing concerns about...

Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week

Review: ‘Art at the Edge’ promotes coastal resiliency awareness during Climate Week

Displayed on South Street Seaport Museum’s Pier 16 during NYC’s Climate Week, a striking triage of art installations beckons public education and advocacy.
Sydney Chan, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

Against the salt spray of the East River, surrounded by ships and views of the Brooklyn skyline, are three art pieces: a sprawling violent wave, interlacing recycled-plastic tapestries...

Quadball players on a field, with one player passing a volleyball to their teammate.

The magic and controversies of NYU’s Quidditch team

The NYU Pigeons are back this fall to assemble a team to overcome their curses — COVID-19 and J.K. Rowling.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Quidditch was once solely played in the world of Harry Potter at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As of 2005, the game — now referred to as Quadball — has been...

A marathon is happening in the rain with a runner in the foreground. In the background is a group of people in rain ponchos cheering and holding American flags.

Tunnel to Towers: More than just a run

Tens of thousands of participants honored 9/11 victims in this year’s annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk.
Sidney Snider, Deputy Sports Editor October 1, 2024

Around 40,000 people attended the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk on Sept. 29 to honor 9/11 victims. The race was the foundation’s 23rd annual event, and despite heavy rain...

A glass jar filled with green smoothie. Pink text overlain on the image reads “Commuter Recipes.”

The commuter’s pantry: 3 recipes for students on the go

A yummy snack can turn a tiresome train ride into a carefree commute.
Kyra Mehta, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

Oops, three minutes till the train. Grab your bag, don’t forget your AirPods. Am I on the right train? Will I get to class on time? As a commuter student from Princeton, New...

A room with three framed prints hanging above a blue sofa, lit by chandeliers.

Review: ORLAN represents significant women in history at NYU’s La Maison Française

The monthlong exhibition in the Washington Mews illustrates a French feminist’s take on contemporary art.
Eva Mundo, Contributing Writer October 1, 2024

Walking down Washington Mews, the plant-covered buildings and cobblestone street set the mood for an evening of indulgence in French culture. Stepping into NYU’s quaint La Maison...

N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.

How Langone’s drug education program is reaching citywide youth

The school’s Prevention Education Partnership has taught students about substance abuse at hundreds of schools across all five boroughs.
Audrey Abrahams, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Amid a worsening overdose crisis in New York City, health care providers have worked with over 500 schools and community programs to hold drug and alcohol education courses through...