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‘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.
Poster for Greg Campbell's documentary "Hondros". The documentary depicts the life and career of Chris Hondros.

‘Hondros’ Depicts Life of Legendary Photojournalist

Taylor Stout, Contributing Writer March 7, 2018
Director Greg Campbell casts a nuanced portrait of a legendary photojournalist in award-winning documentary “Hondros”.
Richard Levine’s "Submission", starring Stanley Tucci, explores the topic of sexual harassment on college campuses.

Tucci Shines But ‘Submission’ Falls Flat

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer March 7, 2018
In his newest film “Submission,” writer and director Richard Levine’s tries to explore the topic of sexual harassment on college campuses.
Poster for "Tonya Harding" at The Gateway on Feb. 28. All the bands who performed were not fronted by straight white men.

The Gateway Showcases Female and Non-Binary Bands

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer March 7, 2018
Four New York-based bands took to the stage at The Gateway on Wednesday night –– a night of bands that are not fronted by straight white men.
The playbill for “No One Writes to the Colonel.”

Marquez Returns To Limelight In ‘Colonel’

Zuleyma Sanchez, Staff Writer March 6, 2018
Gabriel Marquez's "No One Writes to the Colonel" tells the story of a retired colonel waiting for his veteran’s pension while living in poverty and his grieving wife.
Clockwise starting top left: Ethan Uno (City College ‘21), Adrien Calvet (Gallatin ‘20), Jack Laboz (Clive Davis ‘20) and Manny Pinkins (Clive Davis ‘20)

Students Serve Up Diverse Set of Singles

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor March 6, 2018
With spring quickly approaching, WSN has been unearthing the latest and greatest sounds of the new season that NYU’s musicians have to offer.
Steinhardt junior Eddy Henriquez.

Eddy and Swami Sound Join Forces for ‘PiNK’

Kamau Little-Tree Holston, Contributing Writer March 5, 2018
Swami Sound is back with more heat for these cold winter months. This time he’s linked up with rapper Eddy for their genre-blending collaborative Valentine’s Day release “PiNK.”
Scene from the film “Thoroughbreds” featuring Lily (Ana Taylor-Joy) and Amanda (Olivia Cooke).

‘Thoroughbreds’ is Delightfully Sinister

Tyler Stevens, Contributing Writer March 5, 2018
"Thoroughbreds" is “Heathers” meets David Fincher, proving to be a paralyzing and absolutely hilarious film at every turn.
Book cover for NYU graduate Ian Mark’s debut novel “Love from Amanda to Zoey.”

WSN Alumnus Alphabetizes Life and Love at NYU

Julia Fields, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
Ian Mark captures every students’ feelings of loneliness by writing from experience. He lived it and now he shares his story in new book "Love from Amanda to Zoey."
A Steinhardt student performing at Bleep Bloop.

Steinhardt Students Experiment at Bleep Bloop

Joshua Jones, Contributing Writer March 5, 2018
Steinhardt's Composers' Collective and Music Technology department collaborated for the recent Bleep Bloop showcase –– a concert featuring some of the most experimental music students have to offer.
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."
Kevin Wilson, Jr.: “My Nephew Emmett”

Kevin Wilson, Jr.: “My Nephew Emmett”

Joel Lee, Staff Writer March 5, 2018
Tisch graduate student Kevin Wilson, Jr. is already nominated for an Academy Award for his short film “My Nephew Emmett.”