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Tigris Records, an NYU Clive Davis student run label, sold out their concert venue at the Knockdown Center in Queens on Sept. 30. The show started at 10:30pm and only saw the final act towards 2am, but the record label is already planning out their next concert for December.

NYU’s Tigris Records Takes Queens

Honor Saskia Milton, Contributing Writer October 10, 2017
Tigris Records held a sold-out show at Knockdown Center in Queens last Saturday night.

Behind the Scenes With Free Beer

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor October 10, 2017
Free Beer is an NYU sketch comedy group that uses its name as a ploy to get students to show up to their performances.

“Professor Marston and the Wonder Woman”  follows the life of William Moulton Marston (Luke Evans) and his wife Elizabeth Holloway (Rebecca Hall). The delightfully crass movie covers the origin of Wonder Woman by the Marston’s.

The Origin Wonder Woman Deserves

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 10, 2017
"Professor Marston and the Wonder Women," tells the story of Wonder Woman's origin — not on Themyscira, but in the minds of Moulton Marston, Elizabeth Holloway and Olive Byrne.

Von Sell is an upcoming German singer situated in Bushwick who recently signed a deal with NYU’s Village Record. His new EP will be launched soon and available on all major streaming services.

Do Not Sell Von Sell Short

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor October 10, 2017
WSN sat down with Von Sell, an up-and-coming musician from Germany, who just recently signed with NYU's Village Records.
“Call Me By Your Name”, originally a novel by the former NYU professor Andre Aciman, has been adapted by the Italian filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. The story follows 17-year-old Elio, learning the hardships of adulthood and discovering his self-identity.

The Beautiful Tragedy of ‘Call Me By Your Name’

Daniella Nichinson, Film Editor October 10, 2017
"Call Me By Your Name" is a touching, deeply moving story of two men in 1983 who fall in love, adapted from the novel written by former NYU professor Andre Aciman.
Two Door Cinema Club performing at the Meadows on Sept 15, 2017.

Moments from the Meadows: Interviews with the Artists

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz and Anna Letson October 10, 2017
WSN got the chance to sit down with a few artists at the Meadows to talk about their music, life and what we can expect from them soon.
On Oct. 2 at Skirball, Laurence Maslon hosted a talk with three Tony-Winning writers Jason Robert Brown, Lisa Kron and Steven Lutvak. The panel, “Visionaries from the worlds of politics, the arts, sciences, academia and more” is hosted every Monday at 6:30pm.

Advice from Three Tony-Winning Writers

Matt Markowski, Contributing Writer October 6, 2017
WSN sat down with three Tony-winning playwrights to discuss their processes and get their advice for any budding writers.
Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

WSN staff members choose their picks of the scariest horror movies of all time.
The Arts Issue: Political Art

The Arts Issue: Political Art

Jordan Reynolds, Arts Editor October 5, 2017
Politics and art are connected in inextricable ways — the nuances of each are explored in this issue.
A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor October 5, 2017
From Meryl Streep fiery Golden Globes speech to Marlon Brando's 1973 Oscars boycott, WSN explores the lively, and mostly recent, history of celebrity political demonstrations made on television.

In Music, Forgiveness is Tricky

Tye Musante, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
The music industry can be unforgiving, but often at varying levels. With allegations of abuse and crime, fanbases take different approaches in self-policing measures.
Female Rockers’ Fight for Equality in a Male-Dominated Arena

Female Rockers’ Fight for Equality in a Male-Dominated Arena

Nicole Rosenthal, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
Female rock musicians have been making their voices heard in the male-dominated music scene.