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Temporary Housing Dulls Shine of NYU Experience

Temporary Housing Dulls Shine of NYU Experience

Though temporary housing may be a necessary accommodation, it inevitably impacts the experience of first-years negatively.
Sima Doctoroff and Sarah John, Contributing Writers September 18, 2018
Though temporary housing may be a necessary accommodation, it inevitably impacts the experience of first-years negatively.
College Democrats and Republicans Prep for Election Season

College Democrats and Republicans Prep for Election Season

As elections approach, a preview of what student Republicans and Democrats have planned this semester.
Jared Peraglia and Mansee Khurana September 18, 2018
As elections approach, a preview of what student Republicans and Democrats have planned this semester.
Movie posters for “The BlacKkKlansman,” “Ghost in Shell,” “Black Panther,” and “Mary Queen of Scots.”

Fishing for ‘Bait’ Amid Oscar’s Diversity Push

The push for diversity within Hollywood may be redefining the nature of "Oscar bait."
Trishna Rikhy and Trishna Rikhy September 17, 2018
The push for diversity may be redefining the nature of "Oscar bait."
Sex, Sorrow and Substances: The Pillars of Roommate Horror Stories

Sex, Sorrow and Substances: The Pillars of Roommate Horror Stories

You're not the only one with bizarre roommate tales.
Natasha Jokic, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
It's not Halloween yet, but these roommate horror stories will have you spooked! (You won't believe the number of crazy stories we received).
The NYU Wellness app allows students to directly chat with Wellness Exchange counselors.

NYU Bets You Would Text a Therapist

The Wellness Center rolled out text-based therapy, but its efficacy is still unproven.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 17, 2018
The Wellness Center rolled out text-based therapy, but its efficacy is still unproven.
Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield in "Sorry To Bother You."

Race Seen Through Three Lenses

Elizabeth Crawford, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
"Sorry to Bother You," "Blindspotting" and "BlacKkKlansman" are complex, each having so much to offer in terms of style and vision that they are slowly and steadily altering our perceptions of what a movie that deals with race can be.  
Some of Gallatin junior Mercer Malakoff’s succulents line her window at Broome Residence Hall. The googly eyes in the background come from Popup Florist, a flower and plant shop where Malakoff works.

Plant Parenthood: Starting a Green Family

You don't need a green thumb to be a plant parent.
Kaitlyn Wang, Editor-at-Large September 17, 2018
No pets allowed? No problem. More and more NYU students are becoming parents of plants.
Hurricane Florence Got the Support Maria Deserved

Hurricane Florence Got the Support Maria Deserved

Paola Nagovitch, Abroad Editor September 17, 2018
A reflection on why the coverage of Hurricane Florence should serve as a reminder of those that were left behind in the neglect of Hurricane Maria.
(From left to right) Ben Zinevich, Rose Asaf, Leen Dweik and Bayan Abubakr.

Student Senators Take Another Shot At Board of Trustees Transparency

After resolutions for student and faculty representation on the board were rejected in July, Student Senators are proposing a new way to increase transparency.
Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 13, 2018
After resolutions for student and faculty representation on the board were rejected in July, Student Senators are proposing a new way to increase transparency.
The Burberry Bear in Astor Place.

The Short Life of Astor’s Burberry Bear

Burberry paid tens of thousands of dollars to place an inflatable bear in Astor Place.
Elif Kesikbas, Contributing Writer September 12, 2018
Burberry paid tens of thousands of dollars to place an inflatable bear in Astor Place.
Dr. Anna Nolan in the courtyard of the new Science Building at NYU Langone.

9/11 First-Responders Contribute to NYU Lung Disease Research

Sarah Jackson, News Editor September 11, 2018
An NYU study found a connection between abnormal levels of certain metabolites and the development of obstructive airway disease.