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Shaye McGoey was one of four to score in the double figures during NYU’s victory against the Staten Island Dolphins.

Basketball: Women Roll On, Men Split

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer November 28, 2016
The lady Violets took home two wins while the men fell to Yeshiva University this weekend.
President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

President Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You

WSN Editorial Board November 28, 2016
Rather than commit simply to abstract ideas like affordability and diversity, where it is difficult to gauge success, Hamilton ought to set up more easily achievable benchmarks so that the NYU community can watch the progress as it happens.
Allan Lichtman is an American History professor at American University.

Professor Predicts Impeachment for Donald Trump

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor November 21, 2016
A history professor at American University has successfully predicted election outcomes for the past 30 years, and now predicts that Donald Trump will be impeached.
NYU students will find the setting of PHDeath especially relatable, it being the NYU campus.

‘PhDeath:’ The NYU Murder Mystery

Alexandra Pierson, Theater and Books Editor November 21, 2016
NYU professor James P. Carse's riveting new novel "PhDeath" creates a murder mystery out of a subject he knows better than almost anyone - NYU itself.
Ordering takeout and receiving one’s food by messenger is a common New York dining practice. With the COVID-19 crisis, new measures are being put in place to protect both messengers and customers. (Photo by Anna Letson)

Looking for Delivery? Call Here

Shirley Cahyadi, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
There’s nothing quite as comforting as having food delivered to your doorstep, or at least to the lobby of your residence hall.
Petter Aasa, who will have served as captain for two seasons, will leave the team upon graduation in May.

Bitter-Swede End to Soccer Career

Lorenzo Gazzola, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
Captain of the NYU men's soccer team, Stern senior Petter Aasa's four year journey as a Violet is coming to an end.
Gregory Woltman performs at midnight every Friday and Saturday night at Cinepolis Chelsea Cinema. Tickets cost $9.

Thrill Me, Chill Me, Fulfill Me: Gregory Woltman Is the Creature of the Night

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 18, 2016
CAS Sophomore Gregory Woltman has a job quite out of the ordinary — every Friday and Saturday, he performs in New York City's famous Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Written by Eric Bernet, NYU Drama Therapy Department showcased "Behind the Doors" play this past weekend.

NYU Drama Therapy Opens Its Doors

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 18, 2016
NYU's Drama Therapy Department put the question of what place theater has in therapy into a proper test this week with the premiere of its play "Behind the Doors."
Gramercy Hate Crime Raises Tough Questions

Gramercy Hate Crime Raises Tough Questions

WSN Editorial Board November 18, 2016
Regardless of intent, this was a hate crime and must be treated as such.
The post-it notes covering Anastasiya Muravyeva's  door on Nov. 17 displayed rhetoric commonly employed by white nationalists, like "white pride" and "make America white again."

Post-Its With Swastika, ‘White Pride’ Found on Gramercy Door

Sayer Devlin and Diamond Naga Siu November 17, 2016
A student living in the Gramercy Green residence hall found her door covered in post-it notes displaying pro-Trump rhetoric on Thursday morning.
With the controversy of the current election, political tension between family members may cause awkward gatherings over the Thanksgiving break.

Taking Politics to the Thanksgiving Table

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor November 17, 2016
NYU students discuss how the election results will affect relations with their families at Thanksgiving.
With his poem discussing police brutality, Michael Frazier is one of the chosen few to represent NYU this year at the College Union Poetry Slam Invitational.

Poignant Poetry Grand Slam Sends Five NYU Students to Compete in Finals

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 17, 2016
SLAM! at NYU held their Grand Slam on Sunday, with emotions leftover from the presidential election making for a night brimming with all sorts of passion.