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A midfielder on the varsity men's soccer team, junior Tristan Medios-Simon finds a sense of community with his teammates.

Off the Beach and Onto the Pitch With Tristan Medios-Simon

Zel Fortson, Contributing Writer October 18, 2016
WSN chatted with men's soccer junior midfielder Tristan Medios-Simon.
Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

Staff Rants: Oct. 11-17

WSN Staff October 18, 2016
Welcome to a new series on WSN, Staff Rants. Read what made your favorite WSN Staff Members angry this week!
Philip Kain and William Crow come together to make chocolate chip pancakes, which are devoured by hundreds of students.

Gram Residents Flip for Pancakes

Abigail Weinberg, Features Editor October 17, 2016
Pancakes at Gramercy Green is a monthly event that has garnered a cult following among students.
A film saturated with NYU alums, “Viral Beauty” takes a look at what fame means in the digital age.

‘Viral,’ a Collection of NYU Talent

Natalie Breuer, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
NYU alums Casey Killoran and David Tyson Lam paired talents to create the stunningly relevant "Viral Beauty," a portrait of fame in the age of social media.
Junior Serena Huang works at the Varsity Performance Center in Palladium as a coach’s assistant to boost athletic motivation.

Meet the Girl Training NYU’s Athletes

Rayne Ellis, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
Serena Huang uses her Olympic weightlifting past to influence her role as a student assistant for NYU Athletics.
Milo Yiannopoulos has sparked controversy as one of the online leaders of the alt-right movement. Yiannopoulos, who had his scheduled talk at NYU canceled, is currently touring college campuses across the country.

Milo Yiannopoulos Talk Canceled Due to Security Concerns

Diamond Naga Siu, News Editor October 16, 2016
NYU canceled a College Republicans talk on Nov. 17, where they planned to host British journalist Milo Yiannopoulos as part of his "Dangerous Faggot Tour."
To give his room some color, sophomore Augie Briger takes great care of his Juniper Bonsai tree, which he keeps on his windowsill.

Survival of the Houseplants

Aakash Patel, Contributing Writer October 14, 2016
Different types of succulents you can use to beautify your apartment!
Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

WSN Staff October 14, 2016
In honor of their newest full-length album "Revolution Radio" plus all of staff's collective nostalgia, WSN staff picks their favorite Green Day songs.
Upcoming Pennsylvania Faculty Walkout is Troublesome

Upcoming Pennsylvania Faculty Walkout is Troublesome

WSN Editorial Board October 14, 2016
The walk-out planned by the faculty members of Pennsylvanian universities is reflective of a dangerous viewpoint that holds contract details in a higher regard than delivering a quality education.
Lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong sings "Revolution Radio" during Green Day's sold out show on October 8 at Webster Hall.

Green Day Incites a Revolution for Good at Webster Hall

Taylor MacMillan, Contributing Writer October 13, 2016
Green Day's triumphal return to touring brought an amazing (if at times unpredictable) evening to fans at Webster Hall.
Taking a pottery class is a cheap and creative outlet for those who want to learn outside of their academic career.

Three NYC Classes for the Creative-Minded Student

Adryan Son, Contributing Writer October 13, 2016
NYC offers several opportunities to NYU students to get creative outside of the university classrooms.
With their fifth straight UAA title from last season, the wrestling team prepares for their first match on November 5.

Preview: Winter NYU Sports

Michael Thompson, Staff Writer October 13, 2016
A preview of NYU's winter sports teams as they prepare to get underway.