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Lewis Watson Sheds Light on New Album ‘midnight’ at WNYU

Kevin Hannon, Staff Writer March 22, 2017
English singer-songwriter Lewis Watson performed live in the WNYU studio, and gave an interview on his new album "midnight" and his recent switch from a major record label to an independent one — and whether this midnight is the evening before or after the light.
What We’re Listening To: Musical Innovation

What We’re Listening To: Musical Innovation

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor March 22, 2017
In this week's staff playlist, check out some musical innovation spanning all the way back to the 50's — and see what ways artists have been trying to break boundaries over the past 60 years.
Lee Morgan, the legendary New York jazz trumpeter, poses with his wife and murderer, Helen More. The new documentary by Kasper Collin, “I Called Him Morgan,” retells the life of the musician.

Jazz Meets Murder in Documentary

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer March 20, 2017
Opening soon at the Film Society at Lincoln Center, "I Called Him Morgan" gives proper credit to one of the most tragically underrated jazz trumpeters, Morgan Lee, whose life was cut short at age 33 when his wife shot him during a show in the East Village.
The NYU men’s hockey team played their last Division-II game on Sunday night. They ended the season with a victory as the American Collegiate Hockey Association national champions.

Hockey Ends Time in Division-II on Top

Rachel Ruecker, Senior Editor March 20, 2017
The NYU hockey team won the American Collegiate Hockey Association Division-II Championship to cap off its time in the division. They will head to Division-I next season.
Sometimes tears are unavoidable. Luckily, the best spots for a good cry are right around campus.

Best Places to Cry at NYU

Alyssa Kelly, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
We've all had those kind of days that have made us want to cry on the spot.But in a city as crowded as New York, it can be difficult to find a good place to do so. Here's a list of the best places on campus to get your cry on.
Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education

Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education

WSN Editorial Board March 20, 2017
Although President Donald Trump has claimed that he wants to help the working class and young people, his proposed budget cuts will only make higher education less affordable — especially for low-income students.
Black slip-ons are a good transition piece from the winter to spring. They can be styled in a variety of ways and can be worn comfortably everyday.

Step Right Into Spring

Liv Chai, Staff Writer March 9, 2017
Step into spring with these stylish footwear options.
In Prague, people seem less obsessed with their cellphones than those in the United States.

Prague: Learning to Reconnect From 4,000 Miles Away

Ankita Bhanot, Staff Writer March 9, 2017
Ankita Bhanot reflects on the culture of cellphones in America and in Prague.
WSN staff discusses the books we're looking forward to reading over spring break.

Staff Recs: Break Book Fantasies

WSN Staff March 9, 2017
As a small ray of light at the end of the midterm exam tunnel, WSN staff has gathered the books that we're looking forward to reading over spring break — outside of class assignments.
At a university as large as NYU, we have a responsibility to combat climate change to the best of our abilities. This should be a top-down and bottom-up effort for everybody at the university — from students simply turning off lights to the university utilizing sustainable resources and alternatives.

Universities Need to Work to Reduce Climate Change

WSN Editorial Board March 9, 2017
With climate change's effects becoming more apparent and E.P.A. Chief Scott Pruitt's denying that climate change is tied to carbon dioxide emissions, it is now more important than ever that NYU students continue their efforts to fight climate change in any way they can.
“Ram’s Head White Hollyhock and Little Hills,” by Georgia O’Keefe. The work is on display at the Brooklyn Museum as part of the “Living Modern” exhibition.

Georgia O’Keeffe – A ‘Modern’ Woman

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer March 8, 2017
The Brooklyn Museum's new exhibit shows a side of Georgia O'Keeffe few people past her lifetime have ever seen — her clothing and the way it defined who she was as an artist and a woman.
A student poses with his parents on Oct. 22, 2016 during NYU Parents Day. College can put a boundary between the student and their parents, but the annual Parents Day event allows both parties to reconnect and observe NYU life.

How Your Parents Transformed Into Your Friends

Kate Holland, Staff Writer March 8, 2017
Leaving home for college can feel like you're breaking up with your parents. Surprisingly, you might find that you love and appreciate them even more once you're on your own.