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The final performances of Tisch Sophomore, Jake Rosenberg’s new play, “Brothers”, took last weekend on Nov. 14 and 15t.

Tisch sophomore’s play questions fraternity hazing

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor Nov 23, 2015
Tisch sophomore Jake Rosenberg debuts his play "Brothers," a telling of the detrimental and hetero-normative hazing culture in U.S. colleges.
Alicia Vikander and Eddie Redmayne star in Tom Hooper’s new film “The Danish Girl”.

Film looks at transgender women in 1920s Denmark

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer Nov 23, 2015
"The Danish Girl" overcomes controversial cisgender casting to create a tender and visceral film about Lili Wegener, a 20th century transgender woman
Hippo Campus played Babys All Right in Brooklyn November 10th.

Hippo Campus guitarist talks touring, Bieber and ‘making it’

Hannah Shulman, Deputy Multimedia Editor Nov 19, 2015
WSN talked with Hippo Campus' lead guitarist Nathan Stocker about touring with the alt-rock band and how Spotify diversifies music taste.
he Broadway musical, “Trip of Love” follows the story of a girl’s experience after eating a magic mushroom, through 1960s pop music and stunning visuals.

‘Trip of Love’ captures the mood of the 1960s

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor Nov 19, 2015
Take a trip through the 60s with the visually stunning off-Broadway production of "Trip of Love."
WSN Staff recommends books to read over Thanksgiving break.

Staff Recs: What to read over Thanksgiving break

Take advantage of the five-day Thanksgiving break to curl up with some cozy books.
2015 film, “Mustang” follows five orphaned sisters living in Turkey dealing with the strict rule of their extended family members.

‘Mustang’ confronts horror of gender oppression in Turkey

Ryan Matera, Contributing Writer Nov 19, 2015
"Mustang" tracks the disruption of childhood when five young Turkish girls are forced into arranged marriages.
NYU Tisch Alumna Camilla Niellsons sixth film, “Democrats” centers on the three-year project of drafting a democratic constitution in Zimbabwe.

Alumna wins best documentary at Tribeca with ‘Democrats’

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer Nov 17, 2015
Tisch alumna Camilla Nielsson won Best Documentary for her film "Democrats," which captures the alliance between two Democratic parties in Zimbabwe.
“New York, I Love You, But…” is an art exhibition on the changing landscape of New York hosted by Gallatin and is on view until Jan. 26 at the Gallatin Galleries in 1 Washington Place.

Gallatin gallery writes love letter to New York

Georgina Hahn, Contributing Writer Nov 17, 2015
Photographs of New York City in Gallatin's "New York I Love You, But..." evoke feelings of sentimentality and awe.
Joseph Anthony Somers-Morales, best known as SoMo, has been on the road promoting his album, “My Life II.

Enjoying the ‘ride’ with R&B artist SoMo

Adam Karnegian, Contributing Writer Nov 17, 2015
WSN spoke with R&B artist SoMo about touring, favorite albums and pet peeves.
Justin Bieber’s new album, “Purpose,” is closer to a redemption than it is to an album.

Bieber discovers his ‘Purpose’ in new album

Jake Viswanath, Contributing Writer Nov 16, 2015
Canadian pop-star Justin Bieber redeems and redefines himself in his album "Purpose."
The NYU New Visions and Voices Festival celebrates Tisch talent at its Finalists Screening & Awards Announcement on November 12, 2015. The finalists include Nadia Fedchin, Mitchell Lazar, Kira Dane, David Fu, Andreas Hadjipateras, Barak Barkan, Sachin Dharwadker, Braulio
Lin (from left to right).

NYU film fest shows New Visions, New Voices

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2015
Film and Television students got a taste of the professional film festival circuit at the New Visions and Voices Festival. Festival winners were announced on Thursday, with first place going to Andreas Hadjipateras for his short film, "Gallero."
Panelists Shirley Leyro (left) and Isabel Martinez (right), from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, discuss immigration issues after screening of JR’s new film Ellis starring Robert De Niro.

Immigration experts tackle ‘Ellis’ immigration in film

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer Nov 16, 2015
Immigration experts examined and deconstructed Robert DeNiro's latest film, "Ellis" from a historical perspective in a panel discussion at Kimmel on Nov. 9.

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