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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Phoebe Bridgers unplugs Madison Square Garden for intimate sold-out show

The Grammy Award-winning indie artist closed out her tour of phone-less pop-up concerts in New York, teasing her highly anticipated new album along the way.
Amelia Knust, Arts Editor June 9, 2026

Phoebe Bridgers is finally back, but you might not know with the lack of photographic evidence. Since May, the singer has quietly trekked between tiny venues across the United...

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What your most-anticipated summer release says about you

For those in the one-movie-a-year crowd: No, you can’t book “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” tickets yet.
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor May 6, 2026

Summer is the one time a year when you don’t have to feel guilty about maxing out your AMC A-List reservations or racking up 10 hours of screen time each week. Every big Hollywood...

Zia Lawrence in “Oversized Suits.” (Courtesy of Page 8 Pictures)

Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on touring Shakespeare across NYC

Zia Lawrence spoke to WSN about stepping into a production of “As You Like It” focused on accessibility and community through The Public Theater’s Mobile Unit.
Leila Abarca, Staff Writer May 6, 2026

This summer, Zia Lawrence (MFA Tisch ’23) will perform Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” wherever New Yorkers can find it — in local parks, correctional facilities and pedestrian...

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Q&A: MFA Tisch alum on bringing Shakespeare to Central Park

Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens spoke to WSN about starring in The Public Theater’s production of “Romeo & Juliet” as part of free Shakespeare in the Park programming.
Chantal Mann, Performing Arts Editor May 5, 2026

Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens had never uttered a word of Shakespeare until she auditioned for the Tisch School of the Arts’ prestigious Grad Acting program, which she graduated from...