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Known most for the new and unique works that are introduced, the Tribeca Film Festival will run from April 19 to April 30, encapsulating a wide range of events from TV show screenings to interviews with stars and directors.

What to Look for at 2017’s Media-Driven Tribeca Film Festival

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 17, 2017
In advance of WSN's coverage of the annual Tribeca Film Festival, here's some films, television shows and other content to look out for!
Four NYU students worked together to create an app that allows college students to find cheap shows in New York City. Although Curtain Call won't launch until July, you can follow @curtaincallnyc on Instagram for news and updates.

A Look Into NYU’s Latest Startup — Curtain Call

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer April 12, 2017
If your wallet has ever winced at the price of a concert ticket, the four NYU students behind the new app Curtain Call have a solution for you.
NYU's campus in Shanghai, China, founded in 2013. (Photo by Casey Kwon)

First Graduating Class at NYU Shanghai

Adriana Tapia, Staff Writer April 12, 2017
NYU Shanghai will hold its first commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 28. The graduating class of 300 students first enrolled at the Shanghai campus in 2013.
Love Actually, a CAS class created by NYU faculty, is about the neurology and psychology of various types of love.

What Is Love, Actually?

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
A CAS class called Love Actually, which allows students to explore the meaning of and science behind love, was recently featured in The Guardian.
The election of Donald Trump as 45th President of the United States has sparked an increase in activity among many liberal student groups at NYU. Such organizations as SLAM, NYU’s College Democrats and NYU Divest are reorganizing their aims and seeing a great influx in membership.

How the Left Came Together by Splintering Apart

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor April 10, 2017
In response to the actions of President Trump, many left leaning single-issue activist groups have become reenergized at NYU.
Steinhardt student-parent Cindy Pang smiles with her family. Raising children while studying at university presents a world of unique challenges that the common student is blind to.

It Takes The Village to Raise a Baby

Laura Rubio, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
Although college students think their studies are difficult to manage, the balancing act required to get a university education while simultaneously raising a child can be even more strenuous.
Katz Delicatessen is a famous deli on the Lower East Side that was brought over by Jewish immigrants. The menu includes classics like pastrami sandwiches and matzo ball soup, along with some unconventional options like tongue sandwiches and chopped liver.

When Katz Met Delicatessen

Drew Lederman, Staff Writer April 10, 2017
The order-up eatery in the Lower East Side represents a timeless deli culture that was brought over by Jewish immigrants and became popularized at the turn of the century.
The 69th floor of 4 World Trade Center displays murals and sculptures by over 50 different street artists. The project is  headed by curators Doug Smith, Jane Chun Smith and Joshua Geyer in collaboration with Executive in Charge of Production Robert Marcucci.

Transforming the Financial District

Eliot Choi, Contributing Writer April 10, 2017
The walls of one floor in 4 World Trade Center have been given a renovation — not by traditional interior designers, but by local street artists who have brought true New York flavor to the walls of the space.
Student Senate Should Release Voting Records

Student Senate Should Release Voting Records

Emma Rudd, Deputy Opinion Editor April 10, 2017
Because NYU's Student Senators Council lacks transparency in its voting process, the student body cannot hold its representatives accountable and make informed criticisms of the SSC’s actions.
Herzog’s film “Queen of the Desert,” starring Nicole Kidman, chronicles the life of Gertrude Bell. The film will open on Friday, April 7 at the IFC Film Center at 323 Sixth Ave.

Werner Herzog’s ‘Queen of the Desert’ Is No ‘Lawrence of Arabia’

Carter Glace, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
"Queen of the Desert," Werner Herzog's dramatic 2015 tale of the life of archaeologist and freedom fighter T.E. Lawrence, is like if you took everything about "Lawrence of Arabia" and made it bad.
“The Ticket,” NYU alum Ido Fluk’s second feature, debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival last weekend.
The film will be released in theaters on Friday, April 7.

Alum Ido Fluk’s Festival Success ‘The Ticket’ Hits Theaters

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 6, 2017
In honor of Tisch alum Dan Stevens' film "The Ticket" being released in theaters today, check out WSN's interview with during the film's premiere at last year's Tribeca Film Festival.
Statement earrings can spice up any outfit. These periwinkle chandelier earrings from J.Crew are perfect for spring.

Spring Style Stars Statement Earrings

Liv Chai, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
Make your accessories the focal point for spring with statement earrings.