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Vigil Records: How dorm room jams turned into dim sum raves

These NYU students are up all night building community through music.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer February 13, 2025

Last year, Gallatin first-year Matthew Jeffers and Stern first-years Darren Liu and Alex Xu occupied room 1010 in Brittany Hall. Along with Steinhardt first-year Maung-Gyi “Mango”...

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Review: Abel Tesfaye delivers a final cinematic masterpiece as The Weeknd

The artist bids farewell to his persona on one of his longest and best projects to date.
Antonio Johri, Contributing Writer February 12, 2025

In 2023, Abel Tesfaye declared that he wanted to “kill The Weeknd.” His final album as The Weekend, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” delivers on that promise, bringing his career-long...

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2 best picture nominees used AI. How should we feel?

This awards season, fans are polarized on the ethics behind incorporating generative artificial intelligence into film.
Max Vetter, Staff Writer February 12, 2025

If you care about movies, you’ve probably seen recent backlash against the use of generative artificial intelligence in best picture front-runners “The Brutalist” and “Emilia...

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80WSE’s latest exhibition explores a better society through fashion

Curated by NYU Costume Studies students, “Framing Fashion Fantasies: Windows Into…” thoughtfully addresses leading social issues through style.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer February 11, 2025

As pedestrians pass the corner of East 10th Street and Broadway, they might assume a new, eclectic clothing store has opened. Mannequins are dressed to the nines in various styles...

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Review: From the battles to the bedroom, ‘Onyx Storm’ was rushed and unsatisfying

“Onyx Storm” is another example of an underdeveloped romantasy novel.
Ciara Lang, Contributing Writer February 11, 2025

After waiting almost a year and a half for the third book in Rebecca Yarros’ “Empyrean” series, I almost didn’t want to buy it — my anger and confusion from the second...

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Interview: Musician Brent de la Cruz on the importance of collaboration and inspiration

After the release of his new EP, "NOIR," on Feb. 7, Brent de la Cruz sat down with WSN to discuss his music production and artistry.
Ellie Miller, Contributing Writer February 10, 2025

Brent de la Cruz's newest project, “NOIR,” ushers in a new era for the musician. Following his 2021 debut EP, “Finding Boo,” “NOIR” introduces an increasingly cinematic...

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Books beyond Bobst: Essays about the ’60s, stories about body horror 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.

“The White Album” by Joan Didion “We tell ourselves stories in order to live.” I have been praying at the altar of Joan Didion since I was a melancholic...

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Review: The future of dating is bleak in ‘Companion’

“Fresh” meets “Ex Machina” in this robotic romantic-horror film.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer February 7, 2025

Meet Josh (Jack Quaid). He's your adorkable boy-next-door type who knocks over the fruit stand at the grocery store and makes sure to let you know that his friends do like...

The 5 most anticipated reads of 2025

The 5 most anticipated reads of 2025

This year, some amazing authors and characters are set to make their return to the bookshelves. Here are five books that you can look forward to in 2025.
Aratrika Banerjee, Contributing Writer February 7, 2025

Each year, there are numerous exciting new books to look out for and far too many to keep track of. Here is a list of authors with upcoming 2025 releases that have all made...

10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love

10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love

Here’s what’s playing in our headphones when no one else is listening.

When it comes to certain songs, we're grateful earbuds — and the private listening experience they offer — exist. However, these occasionally cringeworthy picks have earned...

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Review: ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ brings us the unseen stories of the showbiz icon

Bruce David Klein’s documentary feels like a night at the cabaret with an old chum.
Joe Paladino, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

Liza Minnelli. The iconic triple threat. EGOT winner. Daughter of the legendary Judy Garland and director Vincente Minnelli, icons that paved their daughter’s own way to superstardom....

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Review: Flipturn’s ‘Burnout Days’ explores the tension between youth and stress

The indie rock band’s sophomore album blends electronic textures and a powerful rock sound to capture the weight of adolescence, love and fatigue.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

I remember driving down the Pacific Coast Highway with the windows rolled down and the car radio blasting at full volume, listening to Flipturn’s 2022 debut album “Shadowglow.”...