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Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU, is pictured with his recently published book, “Modern Romance".

Q&A with ‘Modern Romance’ co-author

NIshad More, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
Sociologist and NYU professor Eric Klinenberg and comedian Aziz Ansari join forces in "Modern Romance." Klinenberg talked with WSN about working with the actor and the sociological aspects of romance.
Carey Mulligan, Helena Bonham Carter and Meryl Streep star in the new British drama, “Suffragette”.

‘Suffragette’ screening, panel discuss sexism at Cantor Film Center

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
The Fusion Film Festival at NYU launched their celebration of women in film with a screening of the film "Suffragette" and a panel discussion with leading feminists of the modern day.
Collected by Thea Westreich Wagner and Ethan Wagner is the latest exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

Massive gallery at Whitney chooses quantity over quality

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
The Whitney adds 500 works to its permanent collection, but the artwork's impressiveness is only in number, not in quality.
Four years after the release of her critically acclaimed album “21”, Adele’s new highly anticipated album, “25”, released on Nov. 20.

’25’ proves Adele is here to stay

Jake Viswanath, Contributing Writer November 23, 2015
Adele's musical career of soulful reflection continues in her album "25."
All episodes of Marvel’s new Netflix original, “Jessica Jones” became available on Nov. 20.

Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’ is a new kind of superhero

Cece Charendoff, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
Marvel steps away from the quintessential heroes of "The Avengers" in the grim Netflix incarnation of "Jessica Jones."
The final performances of Tisch Sophomore, Jake Rosenberg’s new play, “Brothers”, took last weekend on Nov. 14 and 15t.

Tisch sophomore’s play questions fraternity hazing

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor November 23, 2015
Tisch sophomore Jake Rosenberg debuts his play "Brothers," a telling of the detrimental and hetero-normative hazing culture in U.S. colleges.
Alicia Vikander and Eddie Redmayne star in Tom Hooper’s new film “The Danish Girl”.

Film looks at transgender women in 1920s Denmark

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
"The Danish Girl" overcomes controversial cisgender casting to create a tender and visceral film about Lili Wegener, a 20th century transgender woman
Hippo Campus played Baby's All Right in Brooklyn November 10th.

Hippo Campus guitarist talks touring, Bieber and ‘making it’

Hannah Shulman, Deputy Multimedia Editor November 19, 2015
WSN talked with Hippo Campus' lead guitarist Nathan Stocker about touring with the alt-rock band and how Spotify diversifies music taste.
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 Niellson's 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.