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Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

Staff Rants Feb. 23-28

WSN Staff February 28, 2017
Our staff returns with more stuff to rant about! Enjoy reading our passion and anger in this Oscar edition of Staff Rants.
NYU Clive Davis alum Maggie Rogers released her debut EP “Now That the Light Is Fading” last Friday, Feb. 17.

Maggie Rogers Leaves No Sound Unturned

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
The momentum that NYU alum Maggie Rogers has been building since she stunned Pharrell during a Clive Davis masterclass in 2015 has reached its peak with her EP release — though whether the momentum carries through is debatable.
Get your sweet tooth on by visiting some amazing bakeries around the dining halls, ranging from Baked by Melissa to The City Bakery.

Eat Your Way Around Each Dorm: Desserts

Yasmin Gulec, Dining Editor February 27, 2017
Need that sweet treat to keep you going during midterms? Check out the best dessert shops near each NYU dorm to satisfy your sweet tooth.
A healthy diet is important for NYU athletes to optimize their performance. To avoid spending time and money on off-campus food, dining halls can provide nutritious meals as well.

How Athletes Maintain a Healthy Diet

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer February 27, 2017
Despite the lures of New York City's array of dirty spoons, NYU athletes must sustain healthy diets.
Despite Grievances, NYU Incomparable

Despite Grievances, NYU Incomparable

WSN Editorial Board February 27, 2017
Although NYU offers its students an abundance of opportunities and resources, the university still has a lot of progress to make before it can reflect the values held by its student body and faculty.
NYU Should Offer Alternative Platform for Controversial Speakers

NYU Should Offer Alternative Platform for Controversial Speakers

WSN Editorial Board February 24, 2017
Rather than completely disregarding controversial speakers, it is possible to offer them an alternative platform that would allow for conversation and the sharing of ideas.
A NYU public safety car. There is some confusion around campus concerning public safety’s protocol for sexual assault notification.

Students Not Alerted on All Instances of Sexual Assault

Natasha Roy, News Editor February 24, 2017
The number of alerts NYU students receive about sexual assaults that occur on or near campus in no way reflects the number of sexual assaults that actually occur. However, some students believe this is for the best.
This pair of wide leg jeans is paired with a light colored top and short, black rainboots for an effortless, put together look. The high waisted style extends the legs.

A Guide to Wide-Leg Pants for All Body Types

Brina Jeffries, Staff Writer February 24, 2017
Modern wide-leg pants boast high waists and can be spotted on the runway, street style and in high street shops. We offer five ways to style this new trend for all shapes and body types.

Picture This — Looking Good

Kevin Hannon, Staff Writer February 24, 2017
Check out an exclusive video of up-and-coming Irish band Picture This performing in the WNYU studio, plus a full interview!
"Salam" means love in Arabic and is used as a greeting by Arabic speakers. The word and design are indicative of NYU freshman Ismail Ibrahim's desire to use his clothing line to paint the Arab world in a more positive light.

Reviving Refugees: Making a Fashion Statement

Kate Holland, Contributing Writer February 23, 2017
NYU freshman Ismail Ibrahim recently founded Salam Clothing, a clothing brand selling t-shirts and hoodies to promote a peaceful Arab narrative within our community.
NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, which introduced the Performance Studies major last year. WSN sat down with  junior Jeremy Swanton to discuss the ins and outs of the program.

Theoretical Theater: New Major Debuts in Tisch

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor February 23, 2017
Tisch's new major doesn't just teach about performing, but also redefines and studies the act of performance.
Stern freshman, Mohan Maholtra, is competing on the “Jeopardy! College Championship.”

NYU Student in the Running to Win $100,000 Jeopardy Prize

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer February 23, 2017
Stern freshman Mohan Maholtra talks competing on "Jeopardy! College Championship," his love for history and how he prepared for the game show.