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Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Scratch the Bobcat, “Violets” Are More Colorful

Thomas Price, Staff Writer November 2, 2016
The Violet represents the same merit that Stanford has with the Cardinal, yet holds true to the flair and Bohemian culture of Greenwich Village.
Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Violets, Torches Are Dull, Embrace the Bobcat Instead

Paris Martineau, Deputy Opinion Editor November 2, 2016
Do we really want someone parading around our school as a previously poorly alliterated, bowel movement inducing fool? The Bobcat is obviously the only reasonable choice here.
Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

Staff Rants: Oct. 25-Nov. 1

WSN Staff November 1, 2016
Our staff felt some bad vibes this week from the music industry, healthcare providers and umbrella-wielding New Yorkers. Read their takes below.
Scary Movies Too Boring? Try A Horror Game Instead

Scary Movies Too Boring? Try A Horror Game Instead

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer November 1, 2016
There are already a vast number of underappreciated horror games that are potentially more fun and scary to experience than horror films, so just give them a chance.
Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

Censorship of @antipcnyuprof is Problematic

WSN Editorial Board October 31, 2016
Rectenwald’s conduct was inappropriate, but the school’s rash decision to put him on ice has potentially far-reaching consequences.
Success Doesn’t Mean Faking Happiness

Success Doesn’t Mean Faking Happiness

Veronica Liow, Contributing Writer October 31, 2016
In an environment that puts so much emphasis on getting ahead, feeling unhappy can create the perception that one is falling behind in cultivating his or her success.
Your Halloween Costume Is Too Basic

Your Halloween Costume Is Too Basic

Thomas Price, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Whatever you are planning on being for Halloween, please, for the love of all things scary, do not be predictable.
In Politics, Visionary Wives Blamed For Husband’s Mistakes

In Politics, Visionary Wives Blamed For Husband’s Mistakes

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Just like her boss decades before her, Huma Abedin must exercise damage control in the wake of her husband’s sexual misconduct.
Halloween Is For Fun, Not Body Shaming

Halloween Is For Fun, Not Body Shaming

Phoebe Kuo, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Halloween can be celebrated as long as costumes aren't required to be sexy.
Plant-Based Dining Halls Are a Win for All

Plant-Based Dining Halls Are a Win for All

Eve Wetlaufer October 31, 2016
A plant-based dining hall would allow many NYU students to actively live out the widely held values of sustainability, health and compassion.

Movies Like ‘Snowden’ Will Never Be Objective

Hao Ly, Contributing Writer October 28, 2016
Those watching “Snowden” and any other movies with political messages should be aware of the intentions of the director and be ready to think on the movie’s political viewpoints within a larger context.
Nationwide Tuition Hikes Are the Spookiest News of All

Nationwide Tuition Hikes Are the Spookiest News of All

WSN Editorial Board October 28, 2016
The recent nationwide increase in college tuition does not bode well for future students and their families.