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Matt Cooper's "Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?" will be released in theaters on Friday, September 16.

Satire Aims Its Sights at Politics, Gender and Guns

Katherine Armstrong, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016
Matt Cooper's new film "Is That A Gun In Your Pocket?..." brings comedy to its knees in a standoff of men, women, and guns rights activists.
On Saturday, Amanda Xeller performed her solo sketch comedy show "Pegasus"

“Pegasus” Brings Humor in Strange Skits

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 14, 2016
Amanda Xeller's stand-up comedy show "Pegasus" finds its hit-and-miss humor in her strangely unique skits.
The Strand Bookstore (via Facebook)

The Magic of Young Adult Publishing

Khrysgiana N. Pineda, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
The Strand Bookstore held a panel for young adult & children's writers, offering tips and tricks from a panel of distinguished authors.
“I am only in control of vegetables” is a Steinhardt student art gallery on display through September 24.

Steinhardt Trio’s Exhibit Pokes Fun at Control

Carter Glace, Staff Writer September 12, 2016
NYU Steinhardt students Lilli Bitucci ‘14, Audrey Tseng ‘15 and Olivia Chou ‘14 opened their exhibit "I am only in control of vegetables," a never-too-serious take on nihilism, this past week.
PBS’s Point of View documentary series features “All the Difference,” a film that follows two Urban Prep high school students, on Monday, September 12.

PBS Documentary “All the Difference” Highlights Urban Education

Natalie Whalen, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016

PBS’s Point of View documentary series will feature the stirring “All the Difference” this Monday, Sept. 12. The film follows the respective paths of two Urban Prep high...

The NYU Creative Writing Program’s Poet-in-Residence Terrance Hayes was featured at a poetry reading at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.

Terrance Hayes Opens Fall Reading Series

Arimeta Diop, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Distinguished Poet-in-Residence Terrance Hayes enraptured audience at his poetry reading this past week at Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.
On September 7, artists D.R.A.M., Kamaiyah, and Kelela performed at NYU’s annual Mystery Concert at Poisson Rouge.

D.R.A.M. Stuns at Mystery Concert

Natalie Whalen, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
The Program Board's annual Mystery Concert, a Welcome Week staple, seriously stunned with its hip-hop lineup of Kamaiyah, D.R.A.M., and Kelela.
Kanye West, the poet behind these iconic tweets.

Staff Recs: Best Kanye Tweets

WSN Staff September 9, 2016
Kanye is a Twitter genius.
Zayn Malik, formerly of pop group One Direction, is slated to create a television series based off of his time in the band.

Zayn Malik to Collab with Dick Wolfe on 1D Series

Jordan Reynolds, Entertainment Editor September 8, 2016
Solo artist and former One Direction member Zayn Malik is officially collaborating with "Law and Order" producer Dick Wolf to create a television series based off of Malik's time in 1D.
"Firefly" is the new single from gobbinjr's new EP "mom night."

New Single From gobbinjr Shines in the Dark

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor September 7, 2016
gobbinjr, the musical project of NYU's Emma Witmer, just released its newest single "firefly."
Kubo and the Two Strings is an animation that took a risk in diversifying Hollywood.

Risk-Taking ‘Kubo’ Pays Off

Dejarelle Gaines, Highlighter Editor September 6, 2016
"Kujo and the Two Strings" deals in risk and creativity in this season's most unique animated film.
Crackskull Road runs at the Workshop Theater at 312 West 36th Street as part of Origins First Irish Theater Festival.

‘Crackskull Row’ Pushes Your Tolerance for Taboos

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor September 6, 2016
"Crackskull Row" dives into the darker parts of Irish culture as part of the Origins First Irish Theatre Festival.