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Opinion: The NYU mascot is meaningless. We need a new one.

Do you feel represented as a Bobcat? I don’t.

Matthew Franco, Staff Writer • October 19, 2022

I looked into NYU’s mascot, and it turns out we aren’t the cute NYU Violets I thought we were. No, we’ve been the NYU Bobcats for almost 40 years. According to NYU’s website,...

‘Gunda’ Review: A Love Letter to Farm Animals

Viktor Kossakovsky’s “Gunda” will be screened virtually and theatrically via Film Forum starting April 16.

Sophia Carr, Staff Writer • April 9, 2021

When we envision great movie stars, we think of the usual suspects — Robert De Niro, Tom Hanks, Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep — with variation depending on your preferred genre,...

NYU Sydney Students Describe Red Skies and Foggy Smoke During Bushfires

Students and faculty at NYU Sydney reflect on their time at the abroad site in the face of this year’s particularly devastating bushfire season.

Lisa Cochran, News Editor • January 27, 2020

As bushfires ravage Australia, NYU Sydney students and faculty recounted their experiences, describing bright red skies and the persistent smell of smoke on their commutes to class. While...

For Dorm Fish Parents, Emotional Connections Are Worth the Time Investment

Forbidden 40-gallon tanks, fish babies and separation anxiety — NYU fish parents are more passionate than you might expect.

Sabrina Choudhary, Staff Writer • October 15, 2019

“This is Martin,” CAS sophomore Jake Schneebaum said, holding a picture of his late betta fish. “He was an angel. May he rest in peace.” NYU residence halls allow students...