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The Sports Kid Column: Your Guide to Sounding Like You Know Something About Baseball

The Sports Kid Column: Your Guide to Sounding Like You Know Something About Baseball

Bobby Wagner, Managing Editor October 21, 2016
Let's be real for a second: you probably don't know enough to chat baseball while the World Series is on. That's okay, just say these things and hope no one follows up.
Trump’s Victim Blaming is Unacceptable

Trump’s Victim Blaming is Unacceptable

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer October 21, 2016
In an example of sheer hypocrisy, Trump has shamed and berated the victims of sexual assault for falsifying their victimization and also asked for sympathy from voters as he victimizes himself.
On the afternoon preceding the third and final presidential debate, a crowd gathered at Trump Tower to protest his treatment of women.

NYU Joins Pussy Power Movement At Trump Tower

Jemima McEvoy, Deputy News Editor October 20, 2016
Protestors gathered outside the Trump Tower in response to the recently leaked video of Trump making derogatory remarks about women.
NYU alumni Jo-Dean Roark created a new web series, "Max Compact," about a woman who sees the future while putting on makeup.

‘Max Compact:’ A New Type of Makeup Hero

Lizzie Essiedu, Contributing Writer October 20, 2016
NYU Tisch alumni Jo-Dean Roark's new comedy web-sesries "Max Compact" takes superpowers where Marvel's never gone before: into the world of makeup and vlogs.
In their victory against Brandeis, sophomore Katie Goethe supported the team with 39 assists.

Volleyball Continues Downward Slump

Rachel Ruecker, Sports Editor October 20, 2016
The women's volleyball team continued on a downward trend at home against Stevens Institute of Technology last night.
Individual Interpretation in Literature on the Decline

Individual Interpretation in Literature on the Decline

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 20, 2016
There is a fundamental difference between reading a book and reading about a book.
The NYU Student Government hosted afternoon tea with President Andy Hamilton on October the 18th, at Kimball Hall.

Hamilton’s Afternoon Tea Talking Points

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 19, 2016
President Hamilton hosted a town hall over tea to discuss affordability and answer student questions.
The pumpkin spice frapuccino from Starbucks is perfect for those who enjoy the relaxing seasonal taste of
pumpkin spice, but prefer a cold beverage rather than the classic pumpkin spice latte.

The Best of Everything Pumpkin Spice

Halle Gold, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
While the pumpkin spice obsession may go a little far at times, there are lots of tried-and-true pumpkin spice products to get your fix for the fall time.
Paul Verhoeven boldly explores the complexities of sexual violence and its consequences in “Elle,” which screened in the fourth and final week of the New York Film Festival.

NYFF Week 4: Toiling Along

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor October 19, 2016
The New York Film Festival drew to a close with a week of films that ranged from shocking depictions of recovery from violence to British explorations in the Amazon forest in the early 1900s.
TV is Getting Better for Everyone, Including Kids

TV is Getting Better for Everyone, Including Kids

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
Kids shows these days are an incredible improvement from the days of high-octane meaningless television.
Jessamine Irwin was preparing to be late to teaching her French class last Thursday because of the trains. Then she took a slight detour.

We Talked to the Professor Who Saved Someone’s Life Last Week

Natasha Roy, Deputy News Editor October 18, 2016
WSN catches up with French professor who saved a young boy from a subway attack.
Prior to landing at his study away site, Tommy Collison takes an aerial shot of Tel Aviv and the Mediterranean.

Tel Aviv: Go Tel it From the Mountain

Tommy Collison, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
In Tel Aviv, people tend to befriend each other based on their personality traits, not their political opinions.