

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor
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A Far-Flung Goodbye for NYU Shanghai Class of 2020
NYU Shanghai was the first NYU campus to delay classes and eventually shut down as part of the effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus. For a graduating class that was never allowed on campus for their final semester, this meant an unsatisfying and uncertain conclusion to university life.
Ali Zimmerman, Staff Writer
• May 8, 2020


Making Space for Religion at Secular NYU
At a secular institution like NYU, being a devout student of faith can be an isolating experience, but within religious centers, tight-knit student networks offer support and friendship.
Ali Zimmerman, Staff Writer
• Feb 3, 2020


EDM, Beyond the Festival
Electronic Dance Music has exploded around the world into a genre that is prolific, diverse and welcoming. But confined by the physical restraints of New York City, NYU EDM enthusiasts and artists have had to rethink some of its traditions.
Ali Zimmerman, Contributing Writer
• Oct 7, 2019


Staff Recs: Best Holiday Films
Ali Zimmerman, Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, and Alex Cullina
• Nov 30, 2018


A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events this Weekend: Nov. 30 to Dec. 2
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman and Alex Cullina
• Nov 29, 2018


A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events this Weekend: Nov. 16 to Nov. 18
How to experience arts if you're pinching pennies.
Ali Zimmerman and Alex Cullina
• Nov 15, 2018


Chicago Rock Soul Band Campdogzz Find Unlikely Companions in Punk
On tour with fellow Chicago bands Cursive and Meat Wave, Campdogzz played at Irving Plaza on Wednesday night. WSN spoke with lead singer and guitarist Jess Price about touring, recording and working with record label 15 Passenger.
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor
• Nov 13, 2018


Staff Recs: Best Albums for Fall
Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina, and Ali Zimmerman
• Nov 9, 2018


Staff Recs: Best Villains
Get your watch queue ready for the baddest villains of them all.
Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Ali Zimmerman, Guru Ramanathan, and Alex Cullina
• Nov 2, 2018


A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Nov. 2 to Nov. 4
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman and Alex Cullina
• Nov 1, 2018


Unpopular Opinions: Albums
Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, and Ali Zimmerman
• Oct 24, 2018


A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events this Weekend
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor
• Oct 18, 2018


Staff Recs: Best Actors-Turned-Directors
Ryan Mikel, Guru Ramanathan, Daniella Nichinson, Ali Zimmerman, and Nicole Rosenthal
• Oct 12, 2018




Staff Recs: Hollywood Movie Musicals
Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Alex Cullina, Guru Ramanathan, and Ali Zimmerman
• Oct 5, 2018


A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: Oct. 5 to Oct. 8
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor
• Oct 4, 2018


Unpopular Opinions: Film & TV Protagonists
Main characters we love to hate.
Ali Zimmerman, Guru Ramanathan, Daniella Nichinson, and Alex Cullina
• Oct 3, 2018


A Starving Artist’s Guide to Events This Weekend: Sept. 27 – 30
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor
• Sep 27, 2018


Staff Recs: Best Songs To Fall In Love To
Fall is the season when everyone wants to find in love — here are the best songs to indulge your inner romantic.
Daniella Nichinson, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman, Alex Cullina, Ryan Mikel, and Nicole Rosenthal
• Sep 21, 2018


A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend
Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Arts Editor
• Sep 20, 2018


Staff Recs: Our Most Anticipated Films of Fall 2018
Many of this fall's film releases are highly anticipated, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most.
Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Daniella Nichinson, Ali Zimmerman, Guru Ramanathan, and Matthew Holman
• Sep 7, 2018


Your Hometown Needs Your Vote
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Apr 23, 2018


What Cambridge Analytica Means for Elections and Your Facebook Page
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinions Editor
• Mar 30, 2018


Don’t Reward Sexual Violence
Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor
• Mar 26, 2018


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