Beyond NYU
Each week, WSN sits down with an NYU student, faculty member or alum who’s making change beyond the university.
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Beyond NYU: Bridging the gap between business and film
From Tisch to Stern, Alejandra Parody shares her journey in the film industry.
Lekhya Kantheti, Deputy News Editor
• February 13, 2025
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Beyond NYU: Shaping films and shows frame by frame
From NYU Tisch classes to Hollywood’s “Ted Lasso,” alum A.J. Catoline shared his experiences in the world of film editing.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• February 6, 2025
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Beyond NYU: Mixing acting with activism
Madi Kaplan, a first-year at NYU, decided to combine her passions for performance and nonprofit work into both a Gallatin concentration and a theater organization.
Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor
• January 30, 2025
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Beyond NYU: Shaking up the restaurant industry one article at a time
You might know Eater from its vast lists of restaurant recommendations. But for Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Wu, the publication offers many opportunities for expansion.
Lauren Ng, Culture Editor
• January 23, 2025
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Beyond NYU: Opening doors to STEM for students of color nationwide
Inspired by her experiences as an NYU graduate student, Jaycee Holmes hopes to welcome more people of color and women into the computer science industry.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• December 5, 2024
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Beyond NYU: From 8th-grade star to Broadway regular
Adi Roy scored his first professional role as an NYU sophomore. Now, he’s playing the iconic Disney prince that we all know and love.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• November 21, 2024
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Beyond NYU: Turning a creative outlet into a personal brand
Just like many of us, Stern junior Gracie Palumbo-Alkire used to wind down by watching TikTok videos before bed. Now, millions of people are tuning in to watch hers.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• November 14, 2024
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Beyond NYU: Documenting human rights abuses on camera
NYU journalism alum Rishabh Jain hopes to make a difference through creating documentaries highlighting peoples’ stories.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• November 7, 2024
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Beyond NYU: From high school debate to the Broadway stage
Nihar Duvvuri attended the Tisch School of the Arts for over a year before deciding to redirect and pursue acting full-time. Now, he’s performing in “Romeo and Juliet” on Broadway.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• October 24, 2024
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Beyond NYU: How a Tony Award-winning director took a passion for performance
Rachel Chavkin, director of the Broadway show “Hadestown,” jump-started her career with five of her Tisch classmates by her side.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• October 17, 2024
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Beyond NYU: From moviegoer to festival screener
ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby spoke with WSN about his journey as an Indigenous filmmaker, his creative influences and how his identity has been shaped by the cinematic art.
Rory Lustberg, Deputy News Editor
• October 10, 2024
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Beyond NYU: How a Gallatin alum built her brand up from flea markets to fashion shows
Dissatisfied with her experiences in the fashion industry, Leah Gans decided to change the trajectory of her career by creating a clothing label.
Aashna Miharia, News Editor
• September 30, 2024
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Aditte Parasher, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2025
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025