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Snow Bunnies Aren’t a Type and Neither Am I

Snow Bunnies Aren’t a Type and Neither Am I

Racial preferences in dating aren't components of your type. They're just racist.
Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist September 11, 2018
Racial preferences in dating are not components of your type. They're just racist.
The exterior of Rubin Residence Hall, which is NYU's lowest cost first-year residence hall due to its absence of air conditioning.

Rubin Will Cool Down — In Three Years

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor September 10, 2018
The lack of AC in Rubin Hall has caused problems for students, especially with recent heat waves, but soon Rubin may be in for renovations.
Dining halls are not the greatest spot for a first date, but at least they're affordable.

Swipe Right and Swipe In: Dining Hall Dates

Scott Hogan, Dining Editor September 10, 2018
Here are some of the best and worst dining halls to take your first date to.
This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women

This Is How Tennis Treats Black Women

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor September 10, 2018
Serena Williams's loss at the U.S. Open is one example of how a white-dominated sport treats black women.
Vendors off campus will no longer accept campus cash.

Campus Cash Canceled

Helen Wajda, Contributing Writer September 10, 2018
Campus cash will no longer be accepted at off-campus vendors.
Nike recently unveiled a new series of advertisements, including this billboard of Colin Kaepernick by Madison Square Garden. The text over the image of Kaepernick, the NFL quarterback who started protesting police brutality in 2016, reads "Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything."

Students Stand With Colin Kaepernick’s Nike Ad

Bela Kirpalani, Editor-at-Large September 10, 2018
Nike made face of NFL protests Colin Kaepernick the face of their 30th anniversary "Just Do It" ad campaign.
 Mia Goth and Dakota Johnson in a scene from "Suspiria."

Staff Recs: Our Most Anticipated Films of Fall 2018

Many of this fall's film releases are highly anticipated, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most.
This fall's film releases are highly anticipated, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most.
MoviePass recently overhauled its subscription service, upsetting some users.

MoviePass Failed but New Services Are on the Horizon

MoviePass gave us more than just a great bargain — it revived the moviegoing experience.
Guru Ramanathan, Film Editor September 7, 2018
MoviePass gave us more than just a great bargain — it revived the moviegoing experience.
The Astor Place Starbucks appeared twice in the Sex and the City movie.

Sex in and of the City

Spend a day in the world of Sex and the City by visiting these nearby spots featured in the show.
Natalie Chinn, Culture Editor September 7, 2018
Spend a day in the world of Sex and the City by visiting these nearby spots featured in the show.
Kelela performing at the 2016 Mystery Concert.

Mystery Concert Headliners Revealed

Nicole Rosenthal, Music Editor September 4, 2018
NYU has revealed the three acts performing at the annual Mystery Concert.
Gotham Pizza, opposite Third North Residence Hall, has served its last pie.

Light Up the Bat Signal, Gotham Pizza Has Fallen

Jemima McEvoy, Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2018
As of this week, Gotham Pizza is closed.
Students in the Liberal Studies class in which Milo Yiannopolous was slated to speak said they were upset to hear about his visit. (Photo by Sam Klein)

Spring Admission Program Expands

Kaitlyn Wang, Editor-at-Large September 4, 2018
NYU's first batch of spring admits just finished their first full academic year. Here's what they had to say about their experience.