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"A Good American" explores the story of the complex terrorist monitoring system established following the events of 9/11.

“A Good American” Fails to Skewer the NSA

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
Though a fascinatingly in-depth look at one of the most contentious issues since, well, Edward Snowden, "A Good American" is still disappointingly biased.
"LNAPRK" by Jean-Michel Basquiat, on display at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Thoughtful Chaos at the Whitney

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer February 1, 2017
The Whitney Museum's latest exhibit takes a look at the 80's without the glamour and idolization of John Hughes films, instead peering at its darker undersides of identity and reality.
Kristi Jacobson's new documentary, "Solitary", illustrates the uncomfortable reality of solitary confinement through the lives of prisoners at Virginia's Red Onion State Prison.

A Devastating Look Into Isolation in “Solitary”

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer February 1, 2017
Kristi Jacobson's new documentary "Solitary" explores the lives of prisoners forced into isolation.
Actor Jon Glasier, who plays Laird on "Girls", answering questions at the screening in Kimmel on Tuesday.

“Girls” Attracts More Than Just Girls

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer February 1, 2017
The "Girls" screening and Q&A with cast members Alex Karpovsky and Jon Glaser was a major success for NYU's Student Resource Center and HBO.
A film about Warren Buffett, “Becoming Warren Buffett,” shows various aspects of this billionaire’s life, from his rise in success to his underlying humility.

“Becoming Warren Buffett,” an Inspiring Story about an Inspiring Man

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer January 31, 2017
HBO's new documentary "Becoming Warren Buffett" takes a larger-than-life icon of our age and makes him into something almost unimaginable — human.
SnowGlobe: A Photo Gallery of the Winter Festival

SnowGlobe: A Photo Gallery of the Winter Festival

Megan Cutaran, Contributing Writer January 30, 2017
Click through this gallery to see photos from SnowGlobe music festival, featuring Gallatin alumnus Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers!
The Salesman opened in New York on Friday the 27th of January.

Nominated for an Oscar, Banned from Ceremony

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer January 30, 2017
With the advent of President Trump's executive order halting arrivals of people from several Muslim-majority countries, Oscar-nominated director Asghar Farhadi is refusing to attend the Oscars ceremony, despite his film "The Salesman" being nominated for an award.
Tisch alumni John Early and Kate Berlant perform in their new project “555.”

NYU Alumni Mock Entertainment Industry in “555”

Natalie Whalen, Entertainment Editor January 30, 2017
In their new original series "555" on Vimeo, NYU alums Kate Berlant and John Early use self-reflexive humor and sharp wit to take aim at the entertainment industry with the confidence of actors who are no longer at their first rodeo — or their second.
NYU musical theatre enthusiasts enjoy the act of fellow student at this year’s Spring Welcome Week event.

Bright Lights and High Notes at NYU

Alexandra Pierson, Theater and Books Editor January 30, 2017
For one magical night of harmony and jazz hands, NYU students forgot their school affiliations to hold a night of Broadway showtunes and classic musical theater hits.
Migos, a rap trio from Atlanta, taught NYU students a class about their rise to fame and pop culture.

Migos Teaches What Culture Means

Isabel Beebe, Contributing Writer January 30, 2017
Rap group Migos discusses culture, popularity and inspiration at NYU Culture Class.
Hunter Thompson, a freshman in Gallatin, prepares his performance for the Coffeehouse Open Mic Night

Don’t Sleep Through Coffeehouse Open Mic Nights

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
From original raps to heartaching Sam Smith covers, NYU performers started off the semester strong with inspiring performances at the Welcome Week Coffeehouse Open Mic.
WSN staff talk about their favorite protest posters

Staff Recs: Best Inaugural Protest Signs

WSN Staff January 27, 2017
The beauty of protest signs lasts long after the day they're held in defiance — the best ones live on in memory as succinct slogans of resistance.