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Album straight outta Dr. Dre

Album straight outta Dr. Dre

Kieran Graulich, Music Editor August 28, 2015
Dr. Dre's latest release "Compton" has nostalgic vibes.
'Fantastic' failure shows foreboding future of comic book films

‘Fantastic’ failure shows foreboding future of comic book films

Ethan Sapienza, Staff Writer August 28, 2015
What the failure of "Fantastic Four" means for the future of comic book movies.
Drake headlining Friday night on the Governors Ball Stage.

Governors Ball Music Festival 2015

Hark Kanwal June 21, 2015

Images from Governors Ball 2015.

CORRECTION: Alumna curator on ‘On Kawara’

April 30, 2015

An article titled "Alumna curator on 'On Kawara'" that was published online and in our print edition on Tuesday, April 28 was discovered to have a number of factual errors, as...

Alum talks ‘Melissa’s Choice’

Caroline Cunfer, Books/Theater Editor April 30, 2015
Opening on May 5, Steven Somkin's new play, "Melissa's Choice" will feature NYU alumnus Ari Butler, playing the lead role of Tad. Butler and Somkin discussed "Melissa's Choice" with WSN.

The Cerny Brothers discuss artistic progress

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 30, 2015
The Cerny Brothers, the Americana quartet, will be releasing "Sleeping Giant" on May 12. Robert Cerny, Scott Cerny, Robert Anderson and Alby Hickman of The Cerny Brothers discussed the upcoming album and the recording process for it with WSN.

Renaissance ‘Hamlet’ reborn in modern day

Joseph C. Myers, Contributing Writer April 30, 2015
Classic Stage Company’s ongoing production of "Hamlet" demonstrates a more modern take on the Shakespearean classic.

Staff Recommendations: Albums to study to

WSN Staff April 29, 2015
As finals quickly approach, the WSN staff recommends albums to listen to while studying.

[UPDATED] Play aims at stigma of disabled actors

Clio McConnell, Editor-At-Large April 29, 2015
The Off-Broadway troupe Theater Breaking Through Barriers aims to advance artists with disabilities. In "The Unexpected Guest," the theater successfully integrates disabled artists with more able-bodied ones.
DJ Kill Frenzy’s album, “TAYLR_SWFT,” released last November.

Belgian artist talks touring, album

E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor April 29, 2015
Berlin-based producer Kill Frenzy recently released his debut full-length, the 11-track “TAYLR SWFT." Frenzy discussed the LP's release and his take on house music with WSN.
Kerslake’s film, “As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM” premiered at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.

Director discusses DJ AM documentary

Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor April 28, 2015
DJ AM appeared to have it all at the peak of his career, but behind his musical success resided frequent struggles with drug addiction. In the film “As I AM: The Life and Times of DJ AM,” director Kevin Kerslake addresses the challenges that AM faced, along with his altruistic goals.
 "I'm in a polygamous marriage!" declares one of the characters in a Free Beer sketch.

Troupes come together for Comedy Prom Night

Sora Yu, Contributing Writer April 28, 2015
On April 24, Pasadena Golf Club presented "Comedy Prom Night," an evening featuring performances from seven NYU comedy troupes.