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On SNL and Mainstream Comedy
Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer
• September 29, 2016
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell, one of the stars of “Underground”, speaks about the difficulty in portraying an enslaved character.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fusion-900x600.jpg)
Fusion Festival Premiere Takes Different Angle on Slavery
Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer
• April 11, 2016
!["The Characters" is a new Netflix comedy show with 8 episodes featuring 8 hilarious comedians.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/12801104_788446827927016_1112336497704756898_n-900x506.jpg)
Comedians Personalize Episodes of New Netflix Original Series ‘The Characters’
Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer
• March 22, 2016
![NYU’s Stern Tisch Business Association recently hosted a VICE screening in collaboration with HBO.](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/vice_facebook-900x900.jpg)
‘VICE’ Screening at NYU Tackles Emotional Journeys
Adrienne Messina, Contributing Writer
• March 7, 2016
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2025
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Amelia Hernandez Gioia, Deputy News Editor • February 12, 2025
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Steven Wang, Staff Writer • February 12, 2025
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Maggie Turner, Deputy Under the Arch Editor • February 12, 2025