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Arts

Exhibit shows artist will ‘Stop Seeking Approval’

Stephanie Cheng, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
Claire Fontaine’s latest gallery, which rejects current art forms, “Stop Seeking Approval," is on display at Metro Pictures until April 4.
Shaun Cooper, the bassist in the rock bands Taking Back Sunday, Straylight Run, and Destry, talks about his previous album Taking Back Sunday

Talking Taking Back Sunday

Allison Stubblebine, Staff Writer March 24, 2015
Shaun Cooper, bassist of Taking Back Sunday, spoke with WSN to discuss the band's latest album and to reflect on their touring experiences.
Allyson Green is the new Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts. She was previously the the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California.

Tisch dean reflects on first year

Hannah Rittner, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
The new Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts, Allyson Green, reflected on her first year at NYU with WSN.

Staff Recommendations: National Reading Month

WSN Staff March 11, 2015
With spring break approaching, the WSN staff recommends literature to read over the break.
Vera Farmiga and Freddie Highmore star as Norma and Norman Bates in A&E’s “Bates Motel.”

‘Bates’ stars discuss third season

Kat Fadrilan, Contributing Writer March 11, 2015
Cast and crew members of "Bates Motel" spoke with WSN to discuss the A&E television show's third season.
Kumiko will hit the big screen on March 18.

‘Hunter’ follows in the footsteps of ‘Fargo’

Daniel Lieberson, Staff Writer March 11, 2015
The Zellner Brothers' new film, "Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” depicts the protagonist's adventure to North Dakota from Tokyo, believing that the quest will lead her to a large sum of money.
Sam Jaeger wrote, directed, and starred in his short film “Plain Clothes” as the lead character Officer Cole.

Short film delves into officer psyche

Sidney Butler, Staff Writer March 11, 2015
In Sam Jaeger's new short film, "Plain Clothes" displays a realistic, emotional portrayal of the constant struggle police officers face, in trying to separate their work lives and personal lives.
Björk’s retrospective runs at the MoMA until June 7.

Björk retrospective at MoMA underwhelms

Rebecca Brown, Contributing Writer March 10, 2015
Despite its ambition as a retrospection of Björk's career, the artist's new MoMA exhibition proves scattered and confusing.
Carsten Peter was featured in the National Geographic Live speaker series.

Photographer talks extreme nature shots

Talia Milavetz, Contributing Writer March 10, 2015
After taking “National Geographic Live" to the Skirball Center for Performing Arts, Carsten Peter, an adventure photographer, discussed photographing nature with WSN.
Steve Buscemi, Tom McCarthy, Adam Sandler, Ellen Barkin and Method Man pose at a screening of “The Cobbler” on Feb. 14.

Sandler film creative but chaotic

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor March 10, 2015
The new Tom McCarthy-directed film, "The Cobbler" features Adam Sandler, is strengthened by its creativity, but is weakened by its racist undertones and ambiguous message.
Former NYU student Christina Bianco stars in the one-woman show "Application Pending".

Actress reflects on time at Tisch

Caroline Cunfer, Books/Theater Editor March 5, 2015
Former NYU student, Christina Bianco is currently starring in the one-woman show "Application Pending." Bianco spoke with WSN to discuss her time at NYU, her current show, and her multiple impersonations.
Harrison Holmes set up a studio in his Rubin dorm room.

Steinhardt freshman talks early success

E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor March 5, 2015
A current freshman in NYU's Music Technology program, the DJ Sleestak is making waves with his new five-song release.