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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.
Taryn Simon’s “An Occupation of Loss” held at the Park Avenue Armory is an exhibit that examines the way we experience grief and how we cope with it.

“An Occupation of Loss” Supports The Expression of Grief

Natalie Breuer, Contributing Writer September 21, 2016
Taryn Simon's limited-run exhibit at the Park Ave Armory, "Occupation of Loss," explores the complex way we have come to regard the sensation of grief in a way that bulldozes the taboo around expressing it.
Katie Paterson’s solo presentation, “From Earth into a Black Hole,” encapsulates sensory associations of the lesser known.

On Seeing Black Holes and Smelling Clouds

Katherine Borkov, Contributing Writer September 21, 2016
In her first solo presentation in New York, Katie Paterson explores the concepts and dark depths of space with her exhibit "From Earth into a Black Hole."
“Coming to Power: 25 Years of Sexually X-­Plicit Art by Women” featured in The Maccarone Art Gallery showcases 25 years worth of work curated by various female artists.

Feminism Revisited in X-Plicit Art

Emily Conklin, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
Maccarone's new exhibit "Coming to Power: 25 Years of Sexually X-­Plicit Art by Women," revisits a famed feminist collection with 25 years' worth of additions that explores the themes of sexuality within femininity.
To have a succesful semester, stay on top of your assignments and studying with a thorough organization system.

Print Matters Panel Ignores Digital Divide

Jordyn Josephine Fischer, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
At the Strand Bookstore's “Print Matters: Art, Literature, and Design in the Digital Age” panel last week, experts met to address (or avoid the topic of) e-books in the publishing industry.
This past Wednesday, the sixth season of American Horror Story   was revealed to be “My Roanoke Nightmare.”

‘American Horror Story’ Keeps Fans Guessing

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 19, 2016
After months of confusing teasers for the theme of American Horror Story's sixth season, the first episode is released under the theme "My Roanoke Nightmare," filmed in a documentary style.
Joseph Gorden Levitt stars in Oliver Stone’s new feature film “Snowden” based on the story of Edward Snowden, former employee of the CIA.

‘Snowden’ Sparks Privacy Debate

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer September 19, 2016
In the new biopic about Edward Snowden, director Oliver Stone leads a chilling inquiry into the concept of privacy in America.
17-year-old singer-songwriter Billie Marten recently debuted with “Writing of Blues and Yellows,” an album focused heavily on her connection to home.

Billie Marten: A Rising North Star

Kevin Hannon, Contributing Writer September 19, 2016
English musician Billie Marten's debut album "Writing of Blues and Yellows" brings a powerfully understated work into the public eye after she was nominated for BBC's prestigious "Sound Of..." poll.
Miss Stevens tells the story of a class field trip that is both awkward and authentic.

‘Miss Stevens’ Succeeds with Awkward Comedy and Stellar Performances

Tye Musante, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
Julia Stevens' film "Miss Stevens" hits theaters tomorrow to bring audiences a quirky, silly tale of a drama teacher bringing her students on a field trip.
Shively uses fashion photography as her inspiration for her charcoal drawings.

Ruth Shively’s ‘It Girls’ Really Do Have It All

Courtney Marino, Contributing Writer September 16, 2016
Ruth Shively's exhibition "It Girl," a selection of her charcoal and graphite drawings of women inspired by fashion photography, is stunning in its ability to capture the depth of a person with a simple black-and-white color scheme.
New York City parks are alive with performers of all kind, from musicians and acrobats in Washington Square Park, to the creepy characters of Times Square.

Staff Recs: Favorite Street Performances

September 16, 2016
In this week's staff recommendations, WSN names their favorite instances of street performing that they've seen in and of the city.