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Artist Frank Ocean

Staff Recs: Best Frank Ocean Songs

WSN staff compiled a list of the best Frank Ocean songs. So sit back, relax and let this playlist take you to the Pyramids tonight.
Gizel Jiménez and Daphne Rubin-Vega in the new musical “Miss You Like Hell”.

‘Miss You Like Hell’ Is A Dynamic, Matchless Triumph

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor April 13, 2018
Erin McKeown and Quiara Alegría Hudes’ new musical, “Miss You Like Hell," tells the story of a mother-daughter relationship as they take a week long, cross country road trip.
"Isle of Dogs" director Wes Anderson with his miniature cast of dogs, heroes and villains.

Isle of Dogs Is Culturally Tone Deaf

Veronica Liow, Assistant Managing Editor April 11, 2018
Wes Anderson's "Isle of Dogs" unfortunately falls into the list of white filmmakers who stereotypically portray and use other cultures as a tool for entertainment.
One of the many lost letters published in "The Letters of Sylvia Plath."

The Long Lost Letters of Sylvia Plath

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer April 11, 2018
Karen Kukil and Peter K. Steinberg worked tirelessly for years to put together a collection of Sylvia Plath's lost letters.
"Sweet Country" pays tribute to the golden age of Western cinema.

‘Sweet Country’ Takes the Western Down Under

Yianni Sines, Contributing Writer April 10, 2018
An unforgiving dry desert landscape, an isolated one-horse town and an outlaw on the run from the local authorities: there is a familiar tone that runs through the neo-Western film “Sweet Country."
Young Thug performing at Terminal 5 on April 5. The concert was an NYU exclusive event hosted by NYU Student Government Assembly and Program Board.

Young Thug Headlines Violet 100 at Terminal 5

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer April 10, 2018
Young Thug graced the Terminal 5 stage on April 5 for NYU’s annual Violet 100 concert.

TKTK Sessions: Michael Manzi

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor April 10, 2018
WSN sat down with Gallatin sophomore Michael Manzi to talk about his major's influence on his music and more.
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.

Michelle Pfeiffer gives a career-defining performance in "Where Is Kyra?"

The Dark Consequences of Poverty in ‘Where Is Kyra?’

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
The new film “Where Is Kyra?” shines a rare and harsh light into the face of modern-day poverty, with a career-defining performance from Michelle Pfeiffer.
Students and faculty who attended Steinhardt’s Q&A with DIY rapper Russ pose for a photo following the one-hour session.

Russ Entertains His Ego at Steinhardt Q&A

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor April 9, 2018
Steinhardt's music business program hosted rapper and producer Russ last Wednesday.
Lucy Hale stars in a new, twisted game of "Truth or Dare."

Hale and Posey Play ‘Truth or Dare’

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor April 9, 2018
Imagine spring break gone wrong to the absolute extreme and that might hint at what to expect with Blumhouse Productions' latest film, “Truth or Dare.”
Lorde: Melodrama World Tour 2018 at Prudential Center on Friday, April 6.

Lorde Embraces the Intimate on ‘Melodrama’ Tour

Joel Lee, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
Lorde dazzled sold-out crowds at Barclays Center and Prudential Center this past week on her "Melodrama World Tour."