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Marisa Pearl (left) and Hayley Livingston (right) are members of Human People, an all-girl punk band.

The Sound of Choice: Punk Rock

Hailey Nuthals, Deputy Highlighter Editor April 11, 2016
WSN explores the current state of punk rock in our generation.
Saba Jenga performing at the Vans store in SoHo as a part of an open mic she hosted.

The Daily Grind of NYU Musicians: Music, Eat, Sleep, Repeat

Tia Ramos, Under the Arch Editor April 11, 2016
NYU musicians share their experiences balancing classes, music and friends.

The Game of Telephone: Musicians Edition

Nina Jang, Deputy Digital Director April 11, 2016
WSN spoke with seven upcoming bands and solo artists and compiled a playlist of songs by these musicians. As a twist, each musician had the chance to recommend or “telephone” a tune or album to another NYU artist.
Modern Diet play Knitting Factory Brooklyn, a popular venue for NYU students to play.

Where to Find NYU’s Musicians

Jonah Rosario Inserra and Amanda Freebairn April 11, 2016
WSN compiled a list of some of NYC’s best haunts frequented by NYU musicians and locals alike.

From Classrooms to Concert Halls

Gilchrist Green, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
On tour with two NYU bands, Del Water Gap and Cafuné.

Exploring Clive Davis: The School With the Next Big Hit

Diamond Naga Siu, Deputy News Editor April 11, 2016
WSN spoke with the faculty of the Clive Davis Institute for Recorded Music including Nicholas Sansano, Bob Powers, Jason King and Jeff Rabhan to learn more about what goes into this arts program.
Hilary Clinton’s metrocard incident was one of the many funny moments political candidates have had in New York.

Candidates Doze in City That Never Sleeps

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 11, 2016
A collection of all the hilarious things the presidential candidates have done while campaigning in NYC.
The Arts Issue: Digital Age

The Arts Issue: Digital Age

Zach Martin, Arts Editor April 7, 2016

Letter From the Editor   Earlier this year I watched a film that perfectly demonstrated the ways in which the creation and expression of art has shifted in our current cultural...

Screening Room Fails College Students

Dejarelle Gaines, Copy Chief April 7, 2016
Napster founder Sean Parker's proposed streaming service The Screening Room would give viewers the opportunity to see new releases in their homes.

When Cinematic Universes Collide

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor April 7, 2016
In fear of streaming services like Netflix cutting into theater attendance, Hollywood has turned to repetitive franchises and intertwining cinematic universes to keep moviegoers coming.

Criticism in the Age of Twitter

Bradley Alsop, Staff Writer April 7, 2016
Twitter has allowed for the expansion of criticism, providing a platform for new voices to express their ideas and for debates to occur that would otherwise never be published.

Netflix Conquers the Film Industry

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer April 7, 2016
Netflix has started to produce its own cinematic content, causing traditional studios to worry if it will be the streaming service will be a major player in the coming years.