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A monochromatic photograph depicting a group of German protesters.

Review: Bernd Sahling’s ‘It’ll Be OK’ exhibition portrays East Germany’s punk scene against the backdrop of its late-1980s political upheaval

The photo exhibition at the Deutsches Haus provides a look into the yearslong production of Sahling's film.
Kaleo Zhu, Contributing Writer October 10, 2024

Peering into the gate in front of the cobblestone of Washington Mews, NYU’s Language & Cultural Houses are a step back in time, promoting historical and artistic exchange...

A bunch of men jumping on a stage in the rain, some having bloody faces.

Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a golden adaptation of a celebrated classic

This Tony Award-winning musical takes author S.E. Hinton’s novel from page to stage, imbuing the story with further dynamism and heart.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor October 9, 2024

While NYU’s newest campus is bringing New Yorkers to Tulsa, “The Outsiders” on Broadway brings Tulsa to New York. The story first came to life as a novel written by S.E....

Four chess pieces in front of a yellow and blue chessboard background.

Review: ‘Intermezzo’ is a poignant reflection on messy relationships

Only Sally Rooney can get away with writing about braces just as much as grief.
Emily Genova, Managing Editor October 9, 2024

I’ve only reread two books in my life: “Divergent” by Veronica Roth and “Conversations with Friends” by Sally Rooney. The former, a self-proclaimed classic from elementary...

Two people sit in the front seats of a vehicle. The driver smiles while the passenger appears concerned.

Review: From SNL to an SUV, ‘Will & Harper’ brings trans awareness along for the ride

Harper Steele’s coming-of-age story blends comedy with advocacy on a road trip through quintessential American towns.
Chloe Haack, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Harper Steele emailed her good friend, Will Ferrell, in 2022 saying, “Here's a weird one,” and told him she was transitioning. The two started working on "Saturday Night Live"...

An illustration of a still from a film depicts a dark-haired man wearing sunglasses lying down. He smokes a cigarette while a woman in a blue shirt and a woman in a hat laugh in the background.

Off the Radar: The queer malaise of ‘Totally F***ed Up’

Off the Radar is a column surveying overlooked films available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. "Totally F***ed Up" is available to stream on Kanopy.
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Contributing Writer October 8, 2024

Even 30 years later, watching a Gregg Araki movie feels subversive. Despite being fixtures of the New Queer Cinema movement, Araki’s films have historically been difficult to...

A group of four robots in metallic purple, yellow, and red colors, surrounded with sci-fi settings. They are gathered together, looking upwards with surprise.

Review: Transform your expectations with ‘Transformers One’

Josh Cooley’s newest film provides the backstory of Optimus Prime and Megatron in a riveting animated format.
Ellie DaSilva and Leo Field October 7, 2024

Spoiler warning: This article contains spoilers for “Transformers One.” It’s no secret that the trailer for “Transformers One” sucked. The teaser for the newest installment...

Group of dancers performing on a stage with purple lighting.

Tisch Dance Works student choreographers groove towards the future of dance

WSN spoke to Ainsley Dellinger about the innovative choreographic processes behind the TDW showcase.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Stage lights dim in the Jack Crystal Theater as eight performers dressed in dark mesh and glitter  take the stage. Silence falls on a sold-out house while techno music pulses...

A woman wearing a red headscarf with a long brown dress, while balancing a tray of bowls and cups in her head, standing around an old brick gate.

NYFF 62 Review: Patriarchy, repression and routine in ‘The Sealed Soil’

Iranian writer-director Marva Nabili’s debut film will be holding an encore at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 9.
Yezen Saadah, Editor-in-Chief October 7, 2024

A digital restoration of Iranian filmmaker Marva Nabili’s 1977 film, “The Sealed Soil,” recently screened at the 62nd New York Film Festival as part of its revivals section...

A collage of four book illustrations.

Books beyond Bobst: A play about an artist, a novel spanning 300 years 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.

“Red” by John Logan “When I was your age, art was a lonely thing: no galleries, no collecting, no critics, no money. We didn't have mentors. We didn't have parents. We...

A person outside of N.Y.U. Stern, wearing a red keffiyeh, speaks into a microphone. Around him are protestors holding signs that say “HANDS OFF OUR STUDENTS” and “CEASEFIRE NOW”.

Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast

The audio journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika spoke to WSN about his new podcast, “Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD.”
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor October 4, 2024

CAS professor Chenjerai Kumanyika opens his new podcast, “Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD,” with a clip of his daughter, Eniola, asking him about the police’s...

Four people standing next to each other staring into the camera. From left to right: A person wearing a magenta suit, a blonde person wearing a violet shirt, a woman with neon pink hair and silver blouse and a person wearing a dark, polka-dot shirt.

‘Sink Your Teeth’ digests love in modern times

Neon Trees takes a bite into the strain of relationships through dance-worthy yet emotional ballads.
Ellie DaSilva, Contributing Writer October 4, 2024

Everyone knows the song “‘Everybody Talks,” either from its initial release in 2012 or its resurgence on social media in the summer of 2022. Whenever the song plays, with...

Multiple people on stage dance in a circle with their limbs extended. In the middle, a performer is midair with his arms up.

Review: ‘Cabaret’ on Broadway is full of ignorance and beauty

The newest revival of “Cabaret” invites you to the Kit Kat Club in Midtown.
Mikayla Smith, Contributing Writer October 4, 2024

When you step off the streets of Manhattan into the Kit Kat Club, you will immediately be transported to 1930s Berlin. Security and staff will encourage you to relax and loosen...