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Tisch alum Maggie Rogers performing at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 19, 2024. (Anna Baird-Hassell for WSN)

Maggie Rogers to speak at Tisch graduation

The singer-songwriter and Clive Davis alum will speak at the school’s 2025 Salute at Radio City Music Hall on May 16.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 6, 2025

Maggie Rogers, a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and Clive Davis alum, will address students at the Tisch School of the Arts’ graduation ceremony next week as this year’s...

(Julia Smerling for WSN)

Q&A: Milehin on art and student artistry

From performing at V100 to producing new music with Village Records, this student artist is thoroughly involved in NYU’s music scene.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor May 6, 2025

In March 2024, Steinhardt sophomore Timilehin Awaye — also known as Milehin — stood in the crowd of NYU Program Board's annual V100 concert, watching artists like JPEGMAFIA...

(Kyra Reilley for WSN)

6 pieces of Indian media to consume this AAPI Month

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by adding these recommendations to your rotation.
Anjali Mehta, Copy Chief May 6, 2025

Content warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Stereotypes and underrepresentation often push Indian creatives to the sidelines. We’ve all seen it: the nerd with...

(Courtesy of Jonathan Wenk)

Q&A: Tisch alum on being the next ‘Karate Kid’

Ahead of the theatrical release of “Karate Kid: Legends,” WSN spoke with actor Ben Wang about ushering in a new era for the beloved franchise.
Dani Biondi, Film & TV Editor May 5, 2025

Actor Ben Wang is living every kid’s dream. Since graduating from Tisch School of the Arts in 2020, his career exploded. He’s starred alongside Hollywood legends like Michelle...

(Ivy Chan for WSN)

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.

School’s out — almost. The moment has come to put your required reading down, close the Brightspace tab on your laptop and get on the train to Coney Island. If you’re struggling...

(Allina Xiao for WSN)

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.

“All Fours” by Miranda July Last summer, I was surrounded by books and bookish people for the entire season, and it felt like nobody could stop talking about Miranda July’s...

Aiden Mailley photographed on the left with the white electric guitar. (Courtesy of Olivia Federici)

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

Aidan Mailley played bass or guitar for bands at local New York music venues — now, he’s stepping into the limelight. Mailley, a junior studying music business at the Steinhardt...

(Courtesy of Peter Quinn)

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

For Samantha Crain, home isn’t a singular place. As a self-taught guitarist and songwriter, she has been on the road as a touring musician since age 19. Whether for her independent...

(Courtesy of Jennifer Linnea)

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

Whether you’re stuck at home with family, enjoying a sandy beach in Costa Rica or spending time exploring New York, your summer needs a soundtrack. It’s getting warmer, Washington...

(Emma Foley for WSN)

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

Since moving to New York City, I’ve come to associate the arrival of spring with shorter sleeves, longer days and the blossoms in Washington Square Park. But this year, my favorite...

(Iris Bell for WSN)

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

This French film asserts that the brooding man frequenting your Pinterest pages is no good at all. Director Philippe Garrel’s “La Jalousie,” or “Jealousy,” paints the...