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Adele performed In New York City at Madison Square Garden on September 22 for about 18,000 fans.

Adele Performs Soulful Confessions

Dakshayani Shankar, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Adele's concert last Thursday at Madison Square Garden featured her at her most candid, motherly self yet.

‘Body Alarm’ Hits a Nerve in the Best Way

Arimeta Diop, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Winsome Brown's latest production "Hit the Body Alarm" combines texts from sources as far-flung as James Joyce and John Milton to create an absolutely stunning performance.
A still from the film “I, David Blake” - one of the works to be screened at 54th New York FIlm Festival.

New York Film Festival: Week One

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor September 26, 2016
WSN gives a brief preview of the first week of the New York Film Festival, including reviews of "Moonlight," "The Son of Joseph" and "I, Daniel Blake."
As part of the inauguration week, student-design laser light projects were screened on Tisch Hall on Thursday, September 22.

Starry Nights and Violet Lights

Cristal Gonzales Nunez, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
In a collaborative video-dance project, past and present NYU students created a stunning visual presentation called "Violet Lights" as part of the university's Inauguration Week.
Director Andrew Neel’s “Goat” features two brothers and their experiences in a fraternity during "Hell Week".

“Goat” Illuminates Hazing But Fails to Account for Greater Issues

Zach Martin, Editor-at-Large September 23, 2016
Andrew Neel's new film "Goat" brilliantly addresses the issue of hazing within university Greek life, but falls shorts in more than a few other ways.
Jason Lew sat down with WSN to discuss studying at Tisch, transitioning to the role of director, and what it's like to work with other actors.

Tisch Alum Jason Lew Shares His Journey

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer September 23, 2016
Tisch graduate Jason Lew gives NYU the scoop on what it's like to work as an actor, writer, and director after leaving Tisch, and the scoop on his latest film.
WSN Staff reminisces on their favorite Brad and Angelina moments given the recent news of their separation.

Staff Recs: Best Brangelina Moments

WSN Staff September 23, 2016

via GIPHY I knew the truth had finally come out on Tuesday, the Greatest Day — otherwise known as the day it was revealed Angelina had filed for divorce. Despite Brad...

LA based teenage girl band The Regrettes rocked the Studio at Webster Hall.

When Regret(te)s Become Great Decisions

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor September 22, 2016
The Regrettes brought a bit of LA sunshine and fun to the New York garage rock scene with their "cupcake" songs and spunky attitude during their Webster Hall show on Sept. 21.
The Anthology Film Archive has started a new series called "Woman With a Movie Camera" to showcase female directors.

Anthology Film Archives Series Celebrates Female Filmmakers

Carter Glace, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
The Anthology Film Archives' latest series, “Woman With a Movie Camera: Female Film Directors Before 1950," puts the women who have been erased from film's history back in their rightful, respected place.

New Drag Show Is As Close to Whitney As You Can Get

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Kevin Smith Kirkwood creates a tribute to Whitney Houston that is almost as good as the original in his latest show, "Classic Whitney: Alive."
The Washington Square Arch was lit up to mirror the flag of Paris following last year's attacks on the Charlie Hebdo headquarters. A new HBO documentary looks back on the tragic days.

New HBO Doc Revisits Charlie Hebdo Attacks

Spencer Nachman, Contributing Writer September 22, 2016
HBO's latest documentary "3 Days of Terror: The Charlie Hedbo Attacks" brings a frighteningly real perspective to the terror that rocked through Paris in early January 2015.
Angel Olsen took to Warsaw this past Sunday, where she performed an array of her hit songs.

Angel Olsen Brings the Light to Brooklyn

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer September 21, 2016
Fresh off the heels of the release of her debut album, Angel Olsen stuns in her set at Warsaw on Sunday night.