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A white neon sign with the word COZMOS hanging over an image of a young boy and girl holding bunnies. It is behind a glass wall beside an open door.

NYU artists break barriers at new East Village art show

Seven NYU students showcase their work at the “Connected Cozmos” exhibition at the Cozmos art gallery and store.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor October 24, 2023

An illustration of a person dressed in a blue outfit holds their left fist up while riding a horse. The words “nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana” and “Bad Bunny” are printed above and below the illustration.

Review: Bad Bunny’s unpredictable journey with ‘nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana’

After a few months of inactivity that followed a year of groundbreaking success, the Puerto Rican artist returns with a new vibe.
Sneha Tripathy, Contributing Writer October 24, 2023

When the Latin music industry is brought up in conversation, it is nearly impossible not to mention Bad Bunny. In recent years, the artist’s career has skyrocketed with a series...

Three women, all with dark brown hair, are sitting on an orange plush bench and smiling. The floor is gray and to their right there are white windows.

Q&A: Isabel Sandoval on cinematic desire and artistic ambition

Recently inducted as the 2023-24 artist-in-residence for NYU’s Asian/Pacific/American Institute, Isabel Sandoval talks about sensual cinema and politics in film.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor October 23, 2023

As one of the most exciting voices in independent cinema to date, Isabel Sandoval has recently begun her tenure at the artist-in-residence program at the NYU Asian/Pacific/American...

There are people wearing shirts and ties and standing up behind their desks in an office. There are also people walking around in their underwear, playing instruments like flutes and trumpets. The people with instruments are wearing marching band hats.

The case against ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’

Following the release of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” it is time to re-evaluate Scorsese’s acclaimed Jordan Belfort biopic.
Mick Gaw, Film & TV Editor October 23, 2023

As the unyielding forces of social media platforms like TikTok and Letterboxd continue to condense the world of cinema into addictive one-line reviews and jarring music video edits,...

People are sitting around a table with red solo cups and bottles of Canada Dry. Some of them are holding paint brushes.

Need a creative safe space? The Collective has Black students covered

One of NYU’s best safe spaces invites Black students to freely rest and create.
Sydni Johnson, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

Whether it's the new and unfamiliar environment or the abundance of schoolwork, college can contribute a lot to anxiety. Race and ethnicity shouldn’t also be a contributing factor,...

A statue with a face that has red eyes and a bokeh mouth. The statue is wearing a black suit and a red bowtie, and is holding a bicycle handle.

Review: ‘Saw X’ has all the usual traps and violence, along with a new attempt for empathy

Nearly 20 years after the release of James Wan’s first “Saw,” the franchise’s 10th installment takes the story in a new direction.
Ana Marks, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

Since its inception, the “Saw” franchise has been considered by some to be a form of “torture porn” thanks to the movies’ increasingly creative ways strangers die at...

Someone with brown hair and blue eyes is lying down on grass. She is wearing white pants and a black, harness-like crop top.

Q&A: MAY-A on queer artistry and current tour

Australian indie-rock sensation MAY-A has been rising in global popularity. She sat down with WSN to talk about the power of queer art, representation behind the scenes and her upcoming show at Baby’s All Right on Oct. 26.
Tess McLafferty, Contributing Writer October 20, 2023

22-year-old music sensation MAY-A is already flourishing as she challenges the status quo, and she’s only a few years into the game. One look at her work is enough to give you...

Four women dressed in 1920s clothing are sitting on a picnic blanket on grass. There are plates of food in front of them and they are covering themselves in blankets. They are holding fans.

Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ glorifies American sin, white greed and forbidden love

Martin Scorsese’s first Western crime drama represents the duality of man while also educating the audience on the Osage’s “Reign of Terror.”
Julia Diorio, Music Editor October 20, 2023

For the Osage Nation, a Native American tribe, the flower moon brings health and rejuvenation. As the moon rises in May, flowers begin to bloom, and the medicine they hold becomes...

A band is onstage, mid-action. There are two female guitar players, a male drummer, and a male guitar player.

Feminine rage and queer joy: The Crane Wives rock New York

The Crane Wives creates community for fans at its Brooklyn show on Oct. 12.
Kiran Komanduri, Contributing Writer October 19, 2023

“Do we have any feminine rage in the house?” asked Kate Pillsbury, lead singer and guitarist of The Crane Wives, before launching into the rousing tune of “Steady, Steady.”...

A woman with red curly hair holding a pink macaron to her mouth. She is wearing a brown shirt and a loose red tie with a yellow-and-blue geometric pattern on it.

R&B star Yasmina on her new EP ‘the process’

The singer-songwriter and NYU student’s newest project highlights a newfound sense of authenticity and creative control.
Alan Zhang, Contributing Writer October 18, 2023

Yasmina has flourished as a rising star in the R&B scene. Her steady stream of singles and EPs released in recent years have gained her a sizable following online, especially...

The silhouette of three women with their hair moving in the breeze standing in front of a beach facing the horizon.

Review: boygenius’ latest release “the rest” invites audiences on a spacial voyage

boygenius members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker released an EP on Oct. 13.
Diana C. Sánchez González, Contributing Writer October 18, 2023

Marching around my all-girls Catholic high school and blasting “Me & My Dog” by boygenius through my headphones is a precious memory of mine. I was an angry 17-year-old...

A blue marquee sign with the image of a rainbow outside of the Booth Theatre reading “Kimberly Akimbo.” Below the sign are two smaller signs, the top has a list crediting the creators of the musical and the bottom is a yellow sign that reads “Winner of 5 Tony Awards Including Best Musical”.

Review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ tells an unexpected story of teenage adolescence

The Tony Award-winning musical captures audiences with a simple yet heart-wrenching tale of a young girl with a rare aging condition.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor October 17, 2023

This June, the Tony Awards extended its most prestigious accolade, Best Musical, to an unconventional candidate, “Kimberly Akimbo.” When the show opened last year, Broadway...