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Greenwich Hall

Greenwich Hall

Andrew Heying, Editor-at-Large February 22, 2018

Address: 636 Greenwich St., New York, NY 10014 Cost per semester: $6,622-$9,386 Low cost: Available Rooms available: Singles, Doubles, Triples Nearby subways: PATH,...

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.
Spacey’s Dangerous False Equivalency

Spacey’s Dangerous False Equivalency

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor October 31, 2017
Spacey released a statement in which he took full responsibility for the sexual harassment before quickly using the statement as a platform to formally come out as gay. Not only is this a pathetic public relations strategy, but it creates an extremely dangerous equivalency between being gay and being a pedophile.
The Spooky Issue

The Spooky Issue

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor October 30, 2017
Check out this week's spoooky stories about what haunts the streets and students of NYU.

Charles Chen

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor October 10, 2017
Interview with Liberal Studies sophomore, Charles Chen, for The Immigration Issue.

The Future for LGBTQ People

Andrew Heying, Opinion Editor October 2, 2017

This semester, I am interning at a political organization. On my first day, I quickly realized that almost every single intern is either a straight woman or a gay man. At first...

NYU claims to have a deep commitment to recycling. However, janitors are often spotted dumping recyclables and trash together.

Does NYU Really Recycle?

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinions Editor April 17, 2017
Some students have reported seeing maintenance mix the recycling with trash after it has been sorted into the separate bins. Washington Square News investigates what actually happens to the recycling at NYU.
The Oxford Comma Is a Must

The Oxford Comma Is a Must

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor March 20, 2017
Recently, neglecting to use the oxford comma has sparked a lawsuit that could end up costing Maine $10 million, proving that the Oxford Comma is absolutely necessary.
Green House, 40 E 7th St

Green House

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor February 23, 2017

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $15,884 – $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: No Commute to class: 10 minute walk to WSP, 25-30 minute subway ride to Tandon Nearby...

History Is Repeating Itself

History Is Repeating Itself

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor January 30, 2017
This ban — which is in direct violation of the First Amendment's commitment to religious freedom and the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act — will do nothing, except hurt victims of violence and terror.
Dude, Where’s My Grade?

Dude, Where’s My Grade?

Andrew Heying, Contributing Writer November 28, 2016
While college grading is obviously completely different, knowing where a student stands is still extremely important for their learning process.
Our Country Will Persevere

Our Country Will Persevere

Andrew Heying, Contributing Writer November 15, 2016
Many in rural America voted for Trump not to turn against minorities, but because they feel as though they are the forgotten demographic.