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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Connor Gatesman

Connor Gatesman, Editor At Large

East Village, Manhattan.

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Pedro Cañas, Master Swami, Jesediah and Julian LaMadrid are all new artists for NYU’s latest artists.

Four NYU Musicians to Watch

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor January 22, 2018
NYU hosts a wide variety of up-and-coming musicians on the cusp of breaking through. Use this list as a roadmap of sorts for navigating the musical maze of both the school and the city.
The Professors Issue

The Professors Issue

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 27, 2017
NYU is well-known for it's wide range of talented professors. In the Professor Issue, WSN interviewed some of these individuals with the intent of learning how and why they do what they do.

Vinyl’s Veritable Renaissance

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 6, 2017

The resurgence of vinyl has taken both college campuses and Urban Outfitters by storm. Undoubtedly, the format is seeing a second lease on life — but why? The format’s return...

C3, consisting of Steinhart and CAS freshmen, just released its debut EP.

C3 Exudes Eclecticism With Debut EP

Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
NYU student musician collective C3 has just released their eponymous debut EP, featuring tracks that build layer instruments — and Leonard Bernstein monologues — to create a dynamic, energetic collection.
Jazz Collective C3 Sinks Its Teeth Into NYC

Jazz Collective C3 Sinks Its Teeth Into NYC

Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer March 27, 2017
Just as Third North Residence Hall brings together multitudes of students to experience living with a variety of people, student jazz collective C3 — named after the building's basement level where they met — has brought a multitude of musical influences to their sound.
NYU Clive Davis alum Maggie Rogers released her debut EP “Now That the Light Is Fading” last Friday, Feb. 17.

Maggie Rogers Leaves No Sound Unturned

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
The momentum that NYU alum Maggie Rogers has been building since she stunned Pharrell during a Clive Davis masterclass in 2015 has reached its peak with her EP release — though whether the momentum carries through is debatable.
Songwriter and singer Khaya Cohen preformed a pop up concert in Washington Square Park on Valentine's Day.  WSN sat down with her to talk about her style and upcoming single, "Why's It Gotta Be About Love".

Khaya Sings for Any Genre

Connor Gatesman, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Clive Davis sophomore Khaya talks about her music, the importance of sound versatility, songwriting, performing and her upcoming single release.