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“In Search of Dinozord”, by Faustin Linyekula, tells the story of harsh realities and fake hope during the political upheaval in Congo. The play was performed at NYU Skirball on Sept. 22 and 23.

‘In Search of Dinozord’ Tells The Story Of Dreams

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 29, 2017
Review of "In Search of Dinozord" Performance at the Skirball Center.
Is Sexism Rooted Deeper Than We Might Suspect?

Is Sexism Rooted Deeper Than We Might Suspect?

Lara Dreux, Contributing Writer September 29, 2017
Whether we wish to acknowledge it or not, sexism has been a part of our history for centuries and attempting to move forwards through the shunning of all mankind’s past discriminatory approach is no way to do it.
NYU Stern alum Max Kramer created a new weapon-mounted camera. The camera attaches to the gun and starts taking footage when it is drawn.

Stern Alum Creates First Weapon-Mounted Camera

Alyssa Le, Contributing Writer September 29, 2017
Stern alum and CEO of Centinel Solutions Max Kramer created the first weapon-mounted camera. He first developed the idea in an NYU class.
Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Last Week’s Good, Bad and Ugly

Austin Day, Contributing Writer September 29, 2017
Austin Day provides his outlook on this week in professional sports.
Do go out of the NYU bubble and try some of the most delicious and authentic food in the city, for example the beef noodles from Nasty Hand Pulled Noodles on Ninth Avenue.

Do’s and Don’ts of Discovering the New York Food Scene

Preet Bhaidaswala, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
New York is home to many different cuisines and restaurants. Keeping up with them and finding new places to eat can be tricky. Here are some Do's and Don'ts!
Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Wayne Chen, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
Yet, no matter how much people struggle to take Kim Jong-un and U.S. president Donald Trump seriously, the threat this time around cannot be ignored, and the slightest strategical mistake will lead to a serious catastrophe.
Smorgasburg, one of the must-go spots in Williamsburg, is a seasonal food festival with over 75 vendors held every Saturday.

Explore With Me: Williamsburg Edition

Thomas Chou, Deputy Features Editor September 27, 2017
Explore Williamsburg with us!
Several members of SLAM met in the lobby of Elmer Holmes Bobst Library demanding to be met by President Hamilton.

SLAM Keeps Pressure on Hamilton in Fight for Student Representation

Sayer Devlin, News Editor September 27, 2017
NYU's Student Labor Action Movement continued their quest to get a student on NYU's Board of Trustees, this time by delivering a letter to President Andy Hamilton.
The Community College Transfer Opportunity Program Must Improve

The Community College Transfer Opportunity Program Must Improve

WSN Editorial Board September 27, 2017
Chicago's Star Scholarship shows NYU should continue to grow its Community College Transfer Opportunity Program, encouraging prospective and transfer students, from all economic backgrounds, to be a part of its academic community.
The Florida Project has not received as much acclaim as other movies released this year, but WSN considers it to be one of the top films of the season.

NYFF 2017: Magic of Childhood in ‘The Florida Project’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor September 27, 2017
In Sean Baker's "The Florida Project," the darkness of the state is revealed.
Trump Disregards Military Members

Trump Disregards Military Members

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
The rhetoric of war may seem noble and glorious to power-drunk leaders like Trump, and his proposal to nuke ISIS may appeal to his horribly-misguided supporters, but war itself is far more than macho mouthing-off.
On Sept. 8, upwards of 40 people ran through the Washington Square Arch like anime character Naruto. CAS Sophomore Iffat Nur organized the viral event.

Students Run Wild for Naruto

Nicole Rosenthal, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
CAS sophomore Iffat Nur's Run Through Washington Square Arch Naruto Style and Scream Like Goku In Front of Washington Square Arch events have garnered national interest and spawned copycat events throughout the country.