Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
It’s the beginning of March, which means spring is just around the corner! WSN staff shares their thoughts about the changing season.
The Soapbox: 2 years into the Russia-Ukraine war
The Soapbox is a weekly column by WSN covering major news developments at NYU’s campuses and study away sites abroad. Global consciousness for a global university.
Kids Rock For Kids: Showcasing young musicians and performers for a good cause
Kids Rock For Kids is a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources to young musicians while raising money with local and global charities.
The NCAA to change the rules of a controversial volleyball call
Volleyball players can now touch the ball twice in a row. What does this change mean for the game?
Why Celine Song should win best screenplay at the Oscars
Though it’s worth recognizing the visual and technical merits behind the success of “Past Lives,” Celine Song’s genre-defying screenplay is the star of the film.
SPS partnership to provide opportunities in hospitality technology
The School of Professional Studies will collaborate with GoTab to help students gain experience using restaurant technologies.
New School student workers begin strike
The New School’s student workers union began a strike Wednesday, continuing its demands for increased compensation and benefits.
Steinhardt USG opens pantry to address on-campus food insecurity
Students at the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development will now be able to access free hygiene products and food from an on-campus pantry.
Songs of the sea: How an NYU professor’s ensemble musically maps cultural exchange
Explore the musical exchanges between the Arabian Peninsula and the Swahili coast with Boom.Diwan, a band started by NYU alum and professor Ghazi Faisal Al-Mulaifi.
Review: ‘Harold Cohen: AARON’ proves that art needs a human touch
The exhibition, which tracks the evolution of the first AI art program, is currently on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art.
In defense of the franchise film
Science-fiction and action movies are often disregarded and considered to be incapable of nuance. In degrading such projects, we often overlook true pieces of art and storytelling.
Beyond NYU: Mastering movies and music videos
Tisch alum Jason Baum moved across the country to produce music videos for some of the music industry’s biggest artists. He now has five Grammy nominations and one Grammy win under his belt.
