Arts

Off the Radar: ‘City Lights’ challenges both sight and sound
Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “City Lights” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• May 7, 2025

The Met’s newest exhibition puts visitors in the place of a Parisian art critique
“Sargent & Paris” is currently on display through Aug. 3.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor
• May 7, 2025

NYU Creative Writing alum on his debut sci-fi novel
Alex Foster spent his time in NYU’s Creative Writing master’s program working on his debut novel, which will hit bookstores on May 13.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor
• May 7, 2025

Q&A: A young songwriter on creating emotion through music
Alternative artist Kellan Christopher Cragg sat down with WSN to discuss his new album and how music defines his identity.
Ellie Miller, Contributing Writer
• May 6, 2025

Maggie Rogers to speak at Tisch graduation
The singer-songwriter and Clive Davis alum will speak at the school’s 2025 Salute at Radio City Music Hall on May 16.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor
• May 6, 2025

Q&A: Milehin on art and student artistry
From performing at V100 to producing new music with Village Records, this student artist is thoroughly involved in NYU’s music scene.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor
• May 6, 2025

6 pieces of Indian media to consume this AAPI Month
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by adding these recommendations to your rotation.
Anjali Mehta, Copy Chief
• May 6, 2025

Q&A: Tisch alum on being the next ‘Karate Kid’
Ahead of the theatrical release of “Karate Kid: Legends,” WSN spoke with actor Ben Wang about ushering in a new era for the beloved franchise.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor
• May 5, 2025

Staff Recs: Let’s go to the beach
Grab a towel, a bottle of sunscreen and your sunglasses — it's time to get out of the city.
Alexa Donovan, Julia Diorio, Dani Biondi, Eleanor Jacobs and Siobhán Minverva
• May 5, 2025

Books beyond Bobst: A book by a great American novelist, an art-centered romance and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva, Levi Langley and Grace McDonald
• May 5, 2025

Q&A: How studying abroad helped Aidan Mailley kickstart his music career
Following the release of his first single, WSN spoke to Steinhardt junior Aidan Mailley about how being away from New York City helped him write a song about the city.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer
• May 2, 2025

Leena Ahmed, Contributing Writer • May 22, 2025

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • May 16, 2025

Yezen Saadah, Editor-at-Large • May 15, 2025

Dharma Niles, Editor-in-Chief • May 15, 2025