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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Victor Leonard

Styling Connections
Pamela Jew, Copy Chief December 7, 2017

With tiger-like eyes, in appearance and nature, Victor Leonard has a keen sense for two things: fashion and making connections. He does everything from designing and styling to...

Brittany Claybrooks

Building the Foundations of Success
Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor December 7, 2017

“Education was always like my sport,” Brittany Claybrooks said during a First Generation College Students panel hosted by NYU’s Robert F. Wagner School of Public Service....

Jackson Tisi

Visionary Leader
Miranda Levingston, News Editor December 7, 2017

As 450 people gathered in front of his camera, Jackson Tisi, in his signature way, focused his lens on others. Like he’d done many times before — as the media captain of the...

Cadence Daniels

Engineering Inclusivity in STEM
Maddie Howard, Sports Editor December 7, 2017

Cadence Daniels is iridescent. She is the definition of poise. When the students at the National Society of Black Engineers Executive Board meeting address their leadership, it...

Juan Calero

The Students’ Warrior
Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor December 7, 2017

Juan Manuel Calero Canaval will not take your bullshit. “If I feel like something is unjust or that someone is being unethical or that something is just not right in any capacity,...

RJ Khalaf

Leading With Love
Natasha Roy, Assistant Managing Editor December 7, 2017

Leadership. Faith. Football. RJ Khalaf’s passions are varied, but they all center around his desire to weave positivity into his surroundings. Though his passions don’t...

Ananditha Raghunath

Coding a Better Future
Sayer Devlin, News Editor December 7, 2017
Ananditha Raghunath works relentlessly to make STEM a more inviting place for women, and for anyone else who is interested in learning to code.

Cam Mesinger

Breaking Boundaries on Campus and in Comedy
Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor December 7, 2017
When asked if there is a particular comedian that Messinger looks up to, they hesitate. Messinger then goes on to explain that no one currently in comedy currently seems to understand how to write jokes that are not at the expense of other people. Messinger, on the other hand, is determined to change this.

Amanda Lawson

Shaping the Law
Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor December 7, 2017
Very few students can say the organization they created has freed 65 people from one of the toughest detainment facilities in New York City. Amanda Lawson has done just that, and so much more for criminal justice reform both inside and outside of the NYU community.

Petsick at NYU

Kaitlyn Wang, Features Editor December 4, 2017

I have lived without my dog, Tucker, by my side more than I have lived with seeing him every day. I know just how much to miss him without overwhelming myself with fondness and...

The Pet Prohibition

Adryan Barlia, Deputy Opinion Editor December 4, 2017

It is frequently emphasized by our beloved university that we are only allowed to keep pet fish in our dorm rooms. However, some sneaky students bring illicit pets into their residence...

Aquatic Life in the Concrete Jungle

Jemima McEvoy, Managing Editor December 4, 2017

My fish, Phineus, is beautiful and purple and resilient beyond belief. He has survived the countless goggling eyes of college students commenting on the tasteful architecture of...