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Anne Carson spoke on Thursday at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.

Anne Carson: Icon of Intellect

Michael Landes, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
Anne Carson's reading at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers' House last week affirmed the writer's position as one of the best authors to combine a sense of humor with translating ancient texts.
Up-and-coming musician Nick Charger talks about his creative process and personal outlook on life.

Nick Charger’s Ever Evolving Sound

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 6, 2017
NYU student and rising hip-hop artist Nick Charger offers his views on being a Bay Area transplant to the Big Apple.
Attendees painted as Bob Ross videos played in the background.

Bob Ross Event Reflected Philosophy

Carter Glace, Staff Writer February 6, 2017
The Student Resource Center thought it would be fun to have students paint while watching Bob Ross videos. We thought it would be fun to critique their paintings.
We share with you our favorite laptop stickers.

Staff Recs: Best Laptop Stickers

WSN Staff February 3, 2017
If you're still in the midst of reinventing your new self for the new year — or if you're just looking for a new statement sticker for your laptop — WSN staff has got their picks for the best screen accessories.
The Black Lives Matter art show presents an interactive art wall at the Living Gallery in Brooklyn

Cubit Urges Us to Occupy Art to Combat Racial Inequality

Natalie Breuer, Contributing Writer February 3, 2017
Carla Cubit's "Black Lives Matter" exhibit at The Living Gallery provides an insightful and even hopeful look into the state of politics.
"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.