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In ‘The Dream,’ melodrama and heartbreak are in perfect harmony

Singer-songwriters FINNEAS and Ashe tackle romance and intimacy with the debut of their long-awaited band.
Julianna Lindo, Contributing Writer September 30, 2025

After eight years of collaboration, the long-time songwriting partnership Ashe and FINNEAS finally unveiled their debut record as the band The Favors. With a seamless blend...

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these reads

From Chicana voices to magical realism, here are six must-reads by Hispanic authors to add to your list this fall.

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) is the perfect time to welcome new voices to your reading list. These works highlight the diversity of Hispanic literature, spanning...

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Review: Nine Inch Nails mesh world building with pure aggression on ‘Tron: Ares’

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross’ newest soundtrack collides electronic ambience and industrial mayhem.
Kaleo Zhu, Copy Editor September 29, 2025

Say what you want about the “Tron” movies, but their soundtracks are matches made in heaven. Taking place in the Grid, a series of virtual realities where computer programs...

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5 casting choices we’re manifesting

We all have dreams, and some of ours just happen to include Timothée Chalamet embracing his inner theater kid.

Some people daydream about their romantic interests, good grades or a tropical vacation. Here at WSN’s Arts desk, we’re too busy dreaming up scenarios where our favorite actors...

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Review: MoMA’s new installation embraces the future of artificial intelligence

“A LIVING POEM” suggests utilizing AI’s potential for creativity instead of fearing its rise.
Shae Centanni, Contributing Writer September 29, 2025

Upon entering the Agnes Gund Garden Lobby of the Museum of Modern Art, an installation appears in view, showcasing a computer scribbling poetry. Words on the screen unfold...

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Wednesday’s ‘Bleeds’ masters the art of Southern storytelling

The indie band secures itself as a leader in the alternative rock and country music genre with its newest record.
Caia Cupolo, Staff Writer September 29, 2025

Country is working its way into the alternative scene, with groups like Wednesday proving it’s making some of the most compelling music. Hailing from Asheville, North Carolina,...

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Review: ‘Art’ on Broadway fails to craft a compelling production

Director Scott Ellis’ star-powered revival rejects creative risk in favor of using celebrity names to boost its box office.
Chantal Mann, Staff Writer September 26, 2025

What is art? This is a question museum curators, theater critics and NYU undergraduates alike grapple with endlessly. The short answer: No one knows for sure, and especially...

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‘Escenas’ traces Latinx family histories through photography

The NYU Latinx Project’s new exhibition transforms the everyday into a collective cultural archive.
Maya Santiago, Fine Arts Editor September 26, 2025

There’s a quiet sacredness in flipping through a family photo album, pausing on each image, recalling stories and piecing together a shared history. That...

Pieces from the “How Many Roads: Bob Dylan and his Changing Times, 1961–1964” exhibit at the Gallatin Galleries. (Sophie Hess for WSN)

NYU launches Arts & Impact Initiative

The new initiative will offer year-round arts programming tailored to a specific discipline and social question.
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor September 26, 2025

NYU is doubling down on its reputation as a prominent arts school with its new Arts & Impact Initiative, which will work to integrate artistic and sociological scholarship...

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Q&A: ‘The Runarounds’ star shares his journey from the screen to the stage

Following the release of musical TV show “The Runarounds,” WSN spoke with lead singer William Lipton to discuss the band’s rise to the spotlight.
Zara Surti, Video Editor September 25, 2025

“The Runarounds” isn't only a band from a TV show — it’s selling out shows in real life. “Outer Banks” director Jonas Pate cast the band to feature in an...

(Srividhya Chandramouleeswaran for WSN)

5 songs to bring you back home

Because we all pine for what’s out of reach, and winter break is still three months away.

In the city that never sleeps, homesickness will creep up on even the most independent NYU students. Whether you miss your childhood bed or a home-cooked meal, sometimes there’s...

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Review: ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ bids farewell to the beloved franchise

Reckonings with the past, present and future come to a head in a glorious send-off to the series and a tribute to its matriarch.
Joe Paladino, Staff Writer September 24, 2025

“Sometimes I feel the past is a more comfortable place than the future,” Harold Levinson (Paul Giamatti) says at a particularly poignant moment in “Downton Abbey: The Grand...