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MAI (Movement Art Is) is an organization that uses movement artistry to inspire and change the world while elevating the artistic, educational, and social impact of dance. MAI was co-founded by Jon Boogz and Lil Buck.

Love (and Dance) Heals all Wounds at Skirball

Julia Fields, Staff Writer April 16, 2018
Skirball Center for Performing Arts hosted “Love Heals All Wounds” –– an expressive dance performance from the group Movement Art Is that highlighted current social issues
The Gallatin Arts Festival is a week-long, community-wide celebration of the unique artistry and interdisciplinary scholarship of students at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Studies.

Galvanizing Spoken Word at Gallatin Arts Festival

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor April 16, 2018
Donna Gary, Aaliyah Iman Jihad, and Kiana Sosa preform insightful and enlightening spoken word at the Gallatin Arts Festival.
The "Shot by AR-15" campaign has been making waves in subway stations around the city.

Student ‘Shot by AR-15’ Subway Campaign Challenges Gun Violence

Natasha Roy, Managing Editor-at-Large April 15, 2018
School of Visual Arts seniors Ji Kim and Andy Koo raised awareness against gun violence with posters that played on Apple's “Shot on iPhone” ad.
The Gallatin Arts Festival is a week-long, community-wide celebration of the unique artistry and interdisciplinary scholarship of students at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Studies.

Gallatin Arts Festival Sheds Light on Star Students

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor April 15, 2018
Last week, the 2018 Gallatin Arts Festival showcased student talent across multiple disciplines. The festival, which originated almost three decades ago, featured both visual and performance art from students within the Gallatin School of Individualized Study.
The Program Board’s new YouTube series “NYU PB ASKS” hits the streets to find out what NYU students are binging and listening to.

Program Board Launches New YouTube Series

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 15, 2018
NYU Program Board Lectures Chair Kavi Wijayaratne launches a new YouTube series. "NYU PB ASKS," digging into the entertainment interests of the NYU community.
Bill Hader stars as the eponymous hitman with a heart of gold in "Barry."

Bill Hader and Alec Berg Talk ‘Barry’

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 9, 2018
Hitman-actor is not an occupation you hear about every day, but that's exactly what HBO's newest show "Barry" explores.
Isabella Rossellini by Richard Avedon, 1982.

Chickens and Evolution Come to the New York Public Library

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This was one of the topics discussed during the event “Chickens & Eggs,” held at the New York Public Library on April 3 and hosted by Isabella Rossellini and Menno Schilthuizen.
An ensemble of comedians performed in "The Roast of Vegetables" on March 25 at Union Hall in Brooklyn.

The Roast of Vegetables Serves Up Fresh Produce Puns

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
Vegetables: some people love them, most people hate them. This past Sunday, a rat pack of comedians roasted vegetables at Union Hall, where they lobbied insults and jabs at the produce.
The cast of "Seinfeld".

Staff Recs: Best Shows to Binge on a Snow Day

Whether summer lethargy or winter blizzards are responsible for your next binge-watching stint, WSN is here with a few of our favorite television shows to get the job done.
‘Hard Sun’ is the new Neil Cross American-British series now available to stream on Hulu.

Hulu’s ‘Hard Sun’ Is Drama at End of the World

Nina Donoghue, Contributing Writer March 9, 2018
Elaine Renko and Charlie Hicks are about to unearth a flash drive revealing the top-secret countdown to human extinction. And by the way, It’s in five years.
Jèrôme Bel’s “Gala” made its NYC Premiere at Skirball from March 1-3.

Jérôme Bel’s ‘Gala’ Comes to Skirball

Devanshi Khepartal, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
Jèrôme Bel attempts to redefine our perception of dance, bodies and structure with the New York City premiere of "Gala."
“I’ll be Gone in the Dark," is the new book by the late Michelle McNamara. The story is centered around the Golden State Killer who was a serial rapist and killer in California from the late 70s to the late 80s.

Michelle McNamara Searches for Killer in New Book

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer March 2, 2018
Comedian Patton Oswalt remembers wife Michelle McNamara and her final book “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” at talk at the New York Public Library.