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Featuring drag queens Brita Filter, Jasmine Rice, Holly Boxsprings, Ritzy Bitz, Jada Valenciaga, Jan Sport, Rosé and Lagoona Bloo, Once Upon A Drag, a costume and performance party for kids of all genders and ages, was held at NYU Skirball on Oct. 29.

Drag​ ​Fairytales​ ​at​ ​NYU​ ​Skirball

Devanshi​ ​Khetarpal, Staff Writer October 31, 2017
"Once Upon a Drag" took place at NYU Skirball and saw drag queens reinterpreting fairy tales for today's children.
NYU’s Institute for Public Knowledge hosted historian and NYU professor Linda Gordon “The Second Coming of the KKK” on Wednesday, Oct. 25.

Women in White Supremacy: The Second Coming of the KKK

Kristina Hayhurst, Staff Writer October 31, 2017
Historian and NYU professor Linda Gordon launched her new book “The Second Coming of the KKK” at the Institute for Public Knowledge on Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Ronny Chieng, the Senior Correspondent for the “Daily Show”, was a guest comedian on Oct. 26 for the NYU Program Board at Rosenthal Pavilion. Chieng made comedy and politics go hand in hand, keeping the audience engaged during his performance.

Ronny Chieng Brings Comedy to Kimmel

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor October 30, 2017
"The Daily Show" correspondent Ronny Chieng came to NYU Kimmel Center last Friday for some spooky comedy.

“My Friend Dahmer” follows the story of main character Jeffrey Dahmer in his late high school years and the events that eventually led him to become a serial killer. It is set to hit theaters on Nov. 3rd.

Ross Lynch Trades Disney For Dahmer

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
Ross Lynch transforms into one of America's most famous serial killers in Marc Meyers' newest film, "My Friend Dahmer."
The new off-Broadway show “This One’s for the Girls”, is performed by four women who transform into female heroines from the past 100 years like Princess Diana and Malala Yousafzai. Catch the show every Friday and Saturday at St. Luke’s Theatre.

The Future Is Female, So Is the Past

Julia Fields, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
"This One's For the Girls" is a new off-Broadway musical telling the story of one woman's life through some of the most iconic female pop hits of all time.
NYU Tisch Alum, Sonali Argade, sits down with WSN staff to discuss the new release of her EP after spending two years battling Chronic Lyme Disease. “Forever” is now available on all major streaming services.

Sonali Argade’s ‘Forever’ New Sound

Satish Reginald, Staff Writer October 30, 2017
WSN spoke with Tisch alum Sonali Argade about her new single "Forever."
Julien Baker’s concert at Town Hall on Oct. 27 reminded the audience that pain and joy come in waves in life, one just has to learn to balance both.

Julien Baker Screams Her Fears Into Speakers

Annabel Paulsen, Contributing Writer October 30, 2017
Julien Baker released her second studio album "Turn Out the Lights" last Friday, and debuted the record at Town Hall that evening.
This week the WSN staff discuss their favorite Halloween candies ranging from candy corn to British sweets.

Staff Recs: Best Halloween Candy

Jordan Reynolds, Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy October 27, 2017
WSN staff give their opinions of the best Halloween candy on the market.

Brand New, an indie rock band from Long Island, performed at King’s Theatre on Thursday. Despite their momentum over the summer, fans are disheartened over their looming 2018 break up.

Brand New’s Swan Song

Brandi Powell, Contributing Writer October 25, 2017
Brand New performed one of their final shows at King's Theater in Brooklyn last week, as they announced last year that they will disband in 2018.
Hayao Miyazaki’s academy award winning film “Spirited Away” tells the story of a young girl’s journey when she stumbles across an abandoned carnival filled with spirits.

‘Spirited Away’ Returns to Theaters for Studio Ghibli Celebration

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 25, 2017
The classic film "Spirited Away" is returning to theaters for Halloween.
A blind woman Gina(Blake Lively) is lucky to regain her sight but her relationship with her husband changes drastically after her recovery surgery.

‘All I See Is You’ Chronicles a Couple’s Tragic Deterioration

Woojung Kim, Staff Writer October 24, 2017
In "All I See Is You," Blake Lively plays a blind woman who regains her sight and must deal with the disintegration of her relationship with her husband.
The Front Bottoms were performing at Starland Ballroom on Oct. 21. They are currently on a national tour promoting their new album “Going Grey.”

The Front Bottoms Light Up the Stage in Their Home State

Julia Fields, Staff Writerbrim October 24, 2017
At the Starland Ballroom on Saturday, alternative band The Front Bottoms brought their signature fiery energy and left the crowd brimming with excitement.