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Arts

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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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 November 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.
The Steinhardt BFA program presents the undergraduate work, “Not By Any Stretch,” which features the work of the Undergraduate Student Art Organization.

Art showcase features Steinhardt work

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Steinhardt undergraduate students create somewhat unsettling artwork in the expansive exhibit, "Not By Any Measure."
Waiting for What?” is a comedy written by Gallatin senior Johanna Duk and Tisch senior Lily van Leeuwen.

Gallatin senior stars in solo show

Annaluz Cabrera, Staff Writer November 16, 2015
Stuck in a waiting room between life and death, a young girl reflects on her twelve years of life in "Waiting for What?," an original Gallatin student production.
NYU Tisch Alumni, Josh Mond, has directed his first feature film, James White, set to be released on the 13th of November, 2015.

Filmmaker alum talks Tisch, production company

Zach Martin, Film Editor November 16, 2015
Tisch alumnus Josh Mond discusses how he used his time at NYU to launch his successful film career, most recently shown in his directorial debut, "James White."