Arts

Staff Recs: Let’s go to the beach
Grab a towel, a bottle of sunscreen and your sunglasses — it's time to get out of the city.
Alexa Donovan, Julia Diorio, Dani Biondi, Eleanor Jacobs and Siobhán Minverva
• May 5, 2025

Books beyond Bobst: A book by a great American novelist, an art-centered romance and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Siobhán Minerva, Levi Langley and Grace McDonald
• May 5, 2025

Q&A: How studying abroad helped Aidan Mailley kickstart his music career
Following the release of his first single, WSN spoke to Steinhardt junior Aidan Mailley about how being away from New York City helped him write a song about the city.
Caia Cupolo, Contributing Writer
• May 2, 2025

Q&A: Samantha Crain on redefining her roots
Ahead of the release of her folk-rock album “Gumshoe,” Crain spoke with WSN about attending DIY shows in Oklahoma, scoring for film and homecoming.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor
• May 2, 2025

8 pop-punk albums for jamming out
These classic and new-gen pop punk records will be the perfect sound for your summer.
Roshan Rao, Contributing Writer
• May 2, 2025

Review: Emily Henry’s new book expands beyond romance
The best-selling author and queen of rom-coms switches things up with “Great Big Beautiful Life.”
Ana Sofia Erath, Contributing Writer
• May 2, 2025

Off the Radar: ‘Jealousy’ tackles the artist’s dilemma
Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “Jealousy” is available to stream on Kanopy.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor
• May 1, 2025

The Oscars will soon award stunts. Here’s what they missed out on.
To celebrate the newly announced Oscars category for stunt design, check out films that deserved recognition for theirs.
Leo Field, Staff Writer
• May 1, 2025

Review: On ‘Bloodless,’ Samia teeters on the edge of rebirth
The indie singer-songwriter’s newest album delivers a musical journey of evolution and identity.
Amelia Knust, Staff Writer
• April 30, 2025

TikTok songs we actually like
When was the last time you listened to these viral tunes in their entirety?
Eleanor Jacobs, Annie Emans, Rory Lustberg, Ethan Li, Dani Biondi and Ellie DaSilva
• April 30, 2025

Review: ‘Othello’s’ star-studded cast outshines its meaning
The Shakespearean play's brief return to Broadway is supported by A-list stars and a Tony-winning director, but lacks vision.
Nghi Nguyen, Contributing Writer
• April 30, 2025

Siobhán Minerva, Arts Editor • September 14, 2025

Natalie Deoragh, Deputy News Editor • September 14, 2025

Kaitlyn Sze Tu, Deputy News Editor • September 12, 2025

Don Ahmad, Contributing Writer • September 12, 2025

Kiran Komanduri, Deputy Sports Editor • September 12, 2025