Happening in the world: A US-backed Iraqi force pushed into Western Mosul to capture it from the Islamic State. As of February 19, several neighborhoods have been occupied. (BBC)

Happening in NYC: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio proposed a 300 million dollar plan to combat homelessness in the city.  However, this plan is predicted to relocate 4% of the homeless population to shelters in the next five years, a rather modest goal. (NBC New York)

Happening on campus: Social Justice House and FLIP are hosting a pancake study break today from 8 pm to 10 pm at 616 west 116th street lounge; head over to grab yourself some pancakes and to learn more about food insecurity on Campus.

Overheard: 
“Dude vaping in 309 is this normal?”
“You can only vape on the 8th floor.”

We all need Little Baby’s Ice Cream:

Photo via AP Photo/Mark Lennihan