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Brett Kavanaugh Thinks His Confirmation Hearings Will Discourage Public Service. That’s Nonsense

Brett Kavanaugh Thinks His Confirmation Hearings Will Discourage Public Service. That’s Nonsense

Judge Brett Kavanaugh grossly underestimated the passion people have for public service in his opening statement last Thursday.
Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist October 2, 2018
Judge Brett Kavanaugh grossly underestimated the passion people have for public service in his opening statement last Thursday.
In lieu of the Kavanaugh allegations, NYU students attend a vigil honoring victims of sexual assault.

In Light of Kavanaugh Allegations, 15 Clubs Organize Sexual Assault Vigil

Mansee Khurana, Contributing Writer October 2, 2018
A vigil was held for survivors of sexual assault.
Promotional still from the documentary "306 Hollywood."

11 Months and One Daunting Task — The Quirky Story of This Arthouse Wannabe

Two siblings-turned-filmmakers are forced to clear their grandmother's house in 11 months. What they find is endearing and unexpected.
Elizabeth Crawford October 2, 2018
A sibling filmmaking duo damper sincere tender moments with overdone dramatic effects in "306 Hollywood"
The Middle East Is More Than Just War and Oil

The Middle East Is More Than Just War and Oil

Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist October 1, 2018
Columnist Jasem Alzaabi reflects on the stereotyped interpretations of the UAE that he has experienced while studying at NYU Tandon.
Big Tree in the Kitchen

Big Tree in the Kitchen

Wayne Mosley, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
Big Tree, a 6' 8" 300 pound man who learned how to cook from his grandma, is Wallkill Correctional Facility's best chef.
Jaboukie Young-White performs at Kimmel on Thursday night.

Jaboukie Young-White Lights up Kimmel With Laughter

On and off stage, Jaboukie Young-White turns out to be just the hip and conscientious artist his fans thought he was.
Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Deputy Managing Editor October 1, 2018
On and off stage, Jaboukie Young-White turns out to be just the hip and conscientious artist his fans thought he was.
238 Thompson Rooftop Garden, one of NYU’s landscaping projects, sits on top of the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life. (Staff photo by Tony Wu)

NYU Inches Toward Carbon Neutrality

Kristina Hayhurst and Alex Domb October 1, 2018
Coverage of new sustainability initiatives are being enacted by NYU, including eliminating plastic straws and installing solar panels on Bobst.
The Evo Scholarship is a show of support from the community for individual game designers.

The Gaming Scholarship Only One Student Can Win

Jessica Xing, Contributing Writer October 1, 2018
NYU Game Center's new full-tuition Evo Scholarship supports one lucky student passionate in game design.
What Entertainment Asks of Artists of Color — And How We Say No

What Entertainment Asks of Artists of Color — And How We Say No

To make it in the world of entertainment, artists of color are forced to play caricatures of themselves. How do we stop this?
Ash Ryoo, Columnist September 28, 2018
To make it in the world of entertainment, artists of color are forced to play caricatures of themselves. How do we stop this?
A cone of Mr. Softee ice cream.

An Island Getaway Close to Home

Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist September 28, 2018
Head over to the historic Governors Island before winter hits.
"Fahrenheit 11/9" is Michael Moore's controversial follow up to "Fahrenheit 9/11."

Michael Moore Is Fueling the Resistance With ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’

Sophie Lee, Contributing Writer September 28, 2018
"Fahrenheit 11/9" focuses on how we got ourselves to the Trump era, and how we can get ourselves out.
A new mentorship program called FOCUS helps first-generation students of color adjust to NYU.

First-Generation Students Thrive Under FOCUS Program

Belle Lu, Contributing Writer September 28, 2018
The FOCUS mentorship is an important resource for first-gen students of color. Read more about it here.