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: When music meets ‘Mean Girls’
Steinhardt sophomore Mahi Alam marked his big debut on the silver screen with the musical remake of the iconic early 2000s film “Mean Girls.”
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor
• February 8, 2024
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Beyond NYU: Turning thrift finds into fashion gold mines
Gallatin alum Kate Goldwater is redefining sustainable style with her East Village store AuH2O.
Isabella Jambrina, Contributing Writer
• February 1, 2024
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Beyond NYU: Shifting from finance to funnyman
Stern alum Nimesh Patel studied finance at NYU. After graduating, he pivoted to a career in stand-up comedy, and is now on a national comedy tour.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• December 14, 2023
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Beyond NYU: From coding websites to creating wearable tech
Tandon alum Alexis Williams started out studying ones and zeros. Now, she’s a social media influencer, the creator of a viral activism platform and the founder of her own clothing brand.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• December 7, 2023
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Beyond NYU: From TikTok fame to onstage game
Former student Sadie Jean spoke to WSN about her recent and sudden rise to fame after posting a song on TikTok, eventually making a name for herself and performing across the country.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• November 9, 2023
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Beyond NYU: A wellness entrepreneur’s journey from Violet to Golde
CAS alum Trinity Mouzon Wofford, the CEO of the wellness brand Golde, became the youngest Black woman to launch a brand at Sephora in 2019.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• November 2, 2023
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Beyond NYU: Del Water Gap on exploring creative vulnerability
Since starting his music career in a student band at NYU, Samuel Holden Jaffe has ascended to indie stardom as Del Water Gap with hits like “Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat” and “High Tops.”
Eliana Brown, Contributing Writer
• October 26, 2023
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Beyond NYU: Building entrepreneurial success
Tandon alum Miguel Guerrero created one the world’s largest Minecraft servers when he was 14. Now, he is helping small businesses with their marketing campaigns at his own company.
Bruna Horvath and Jason Alpert-Wisnia
• October 5, 2023
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Beyond NYU: Enhancing sound in film and television
Ryan Cole channels his love for music to create sound for movies and shows like the Emmy-award winning show “Stranger Things.”
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• September 28, 2023
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Beyond NYU: Crafting sound waves and creating communities
Lynne Feldman spent her high school years dreaming of a career in music. Now, she is a seasoned sound editor-turned-social worker.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• September 21, 2023
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Beyond NYU: From rocking out at shows to ramping up creatives
Jordan Plosky started his post-grad career alongside major musical artists and has now created his own crowdfunding business.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• September 14, 2023
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Beyond NYU: Shining a light on women’s achievements
Kaitlin Culmo and Emily McDermott’s new book highlights the stories of women who never received credit for their contributions to history.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor
• September 7, 2023
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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