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Issa Rae’s new HBO comedy “Insecure” features two women protagonists as they power through their late 20’s struggles.

‘Insecure’ Off to a Confident Start

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 11, 2016
HBO's new comedy "Insecure" is the bluntly comedic look into life as an ambitious late-20's black woman.
Scene from Marvel's TV Series Luke Cage.

Luke Cage Is Not Just Relevant — It’s Excellent

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 6, 2016
In a time where there are more black people incarcerated than there were recorded slaves in the history of the United States, Luke Cage brings a much-needed bulletproof black man to the screen and gives Marvel the revival it much needed.

In Comedy Central’s series “Drunk History,” drunk comedians retell history as live recreations mimic their tellings.

History is Better Drunk

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 5, 2016
With originality and spunk, "Drunk History" begins its latest season by proving that its formula for recounting history with alcohol and humor has not yet worn out it welcome.
Also known as Tango, Gao Youjun is an artist of modern-day masterpieces and have an exhibition titled “Dream On” at Chelsea Market.

Cultural Criticism and Croissants

Emily Conklin, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
Visual artist Gao Youjun manages to poke fun at the darker sides of today's culture while still maintaining a lighthearted humor in his exhibit "Dream On" at Chelsea Market.
Husband and wife duo Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, creators of the new HBO show, “High Maintenance” visited NYU on September 28 for a screening of the second and third episodes, as well as a Q&A with the audience.

‘High Maintenance’ Raises the Bar

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
The debut season of "High Maintenance" creates its story around a central protagonist (The Guy), giving lenses into the diverse lives of New Yorkers whose one common thread is their weed dealer.
The Bob’s Burgers art show tribute will be showing at Spoke Art NYC in the Lower East Side through the 16th of October.

‘Bob’s Burgers’ Fans Have Dreams Come True

Katherine Armstrong, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Finally, fanart is given the recognition it deserves in Spoke Art Gallery's exhibition of Bob's Burgers-inspired art from artists across the globe.
Adam Conover, starring in his TV show and live performances of "Adam Ruins Everything" interviews with WSN where he discusses his recent experiences.

Adam Conover, King of Ruining

Thomas Miritello, Contributing Writer September 30, 2016

In the dimly lit Gowanus venue The Bell House last Sunday sat a sold-out crowd comprised of people waiting to have the upcoming presidential election absolutely ruined for them....

The Ultimate Debate: Netflix or Cable TV?

The Ultimate Debate: Netflix or Cable TV?

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 29, 2016
Why watch cable when you could watch Netflix?
On SNL and Mainstream Comedy

On SNL and Mainstream Comedy

Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
Saturday Night Live has dominated the mainstream comedy scene for decades, but the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre has become an uncensored and independent force on the scene.
Cable vs. Netflix: Why Cable Should Win

Cable vs. Netflix: Why Cable Should Win

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer September 29, 2016
Why watch Netflix when you can watch cable?
To Concentrate or Not to Concentrate…

To Concentrate or Not to Concentrate…

Carter Glace, Staff Writer September 29, 2016
Whether or not some NYU students select a major course of study or an independent concentration can often come down to minutely personal factors.
Jordan Carlos is a comedian known for his reoccurring role on the Colbert Report and is a writer for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.

Unconventional ‘I’ll Leave You With This’ Has Audience Off-Guard and in Hysterics

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 28, 2016
In his quirky, unique comedy show at Union Hall, Jordan Carlos hosted a lineup of comedians whose initiative was to perform their closing skit first. The result: total hilarity.