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Chloe Citron took part in the “Dear World” art project and shares her story through the letters written on her chest.

‘Dear World’ Addresses NYU

Jesica Xing, Staff Writer November 15, 2017
Dear World NYU brought students together through a series of personal portraits.
Tisch will expand to the NYU Brooklyn campus by adding a new Interactive Media Arts major for undergraduate students starting with the Fall 2018 semester.

New Tisch Major in Brooklyn

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
NYU Tisch School of the Arts is adding a new major to the Brooklyn campus, Interactive Media Arts.
Matthew Morocco’s new exhibition “Complicit” is now on display in the gallery in Gallatin and features his unapologetic photographs of men.

‘Complicit’ Captivates With Intimate Photographs

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Matthew Morocco's "Complicit" at Gallatin Galleries is a jarring and beautiful look at the human experience.
The College of Arts and Science Theatre presented “Forbidden NYU” Friday night, where performers sang classic Broadway hits, but with lyrics to fit all things NYU.

‘Forbidden NYU’ Turns 18

Julia Fields, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Forbidden NYU celebrated its 18th year with a "Barely Legal" edition, containing spoofs of many famous musicals tailored to the school's most common problems.
The Tisch Dance Works showcase featured ten original choreographed pieces by students.

Tisch Dance Defies Genre

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
The Tisch II/III Showcase over the weekend showed off some of NYU's best dancers.
Featuring drag queens Brita Filter, Jasmine Rice, Holly Boxsprings, Ritzy Bitz, Jada Valenciaga, Jan Sport, Rosé and Lagoona Bloo, Once Upon A Drag, a costume and performance party for kids of all genders and ages, was held at NYU Skirball on Oct. 29.

Drag​ ​Fairytales​ ​at​ ​NYU​ ​Skirball

Devanshi​ ​Khetarpal, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
"Once Upon a Drag" took place at NYU Skirball and saw drag queens reinterpreting fairy tales for today's children.
Ronny Chieng, the Senior Correspondent for the “Daily Show”, was a guest comedian on Oct. 26 for the NYU Program Board at Rosenthal Pavilion. Chieng made comedy and politics go hand in hand, keeping the audience engaged during his performance.

Ronny Chieng Brings Comedy to Kimmel

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor October 30, 2017
"The Daily Show" correspondent Ronny Chieng came to NYU Kimmel Center last Friday for some spooky comedy.
Ai Weiwei’s new installation artwork “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” under the Washington Square Arch comments on the increasing hostility towards immigrants and the rise of nationalism.

Ai Weiwei Challenges Trump’s Wall, DACA Repeal

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor October 23, 2017
You might have noticed Ai Weiwei's installation underneath the Arch in WSP. "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors" was created in order to draw attention to the rising levels of nationalism and animosity towards immigrants around the world.
WSN staff share their favorite Halloween TV Episodes from when they were growing up.

Staff Recs: Best Halloween TV Episodes

Jordan Reynolds, Natasha Roy and Jemima McEvoy October 20, 2017
The WSN Staff reminisces about their favorite Halloween TV episodes.
Comedian, LGBTQ+ activist and environmental rights advocate Peterson Toscano sat down with WSN staff to discuss his upcoming plans and routines for his lecture at NYU. His lecture will be at the Barasch Theater on Oct. 11 at 6:30pm.

Peterson Toscano Uses Comedy to Tackle Societal Issues

Amelia McBain, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
Comedian Peterson Toscana speaks with WSN about his lecture and comedy routine at the Barasch Theater at NYU on Oct. 11.
Tisch Film & TV senior Alejandro Cervantes is the director of Shakespeare in the Square’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” He fell in love with theater after going abroad to London.

NYU Students Genderbend Shakespeare

Joshua Jones, Contributing Writer October 16, 2017
NYU students performed a gender-swapped version of Shakespeare's classic in Washington Square Park last weekend.

Dominique Fishback, from the HBO show “The Deuce”, sat down with WSN to discuss her role as a sex worker in New York in the 1970s and the larger themes that her character represents.

Talking With Dominique Fishback of HBO’s ‘The Deuce’

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer October 12, 2017
Dominique Fishback of HBO's "The Deuce" recently sat down with WSN to discuss her show, knack for playwriting and playing a prostitute.