
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
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Staff Recs: Caw-caw!
WSN’s Arts Desk shares their fowl-themed favorites.
Julia Diorio, Mick Gaw, Stephanie Wong, Alexa Donovan, and Clara Scholl
• Nov 2, 2023

Review: ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ proves the album will never go out of style
Taylor Swift’s rerelease of “1989” is a dreamy rendition of her New York past that showcases her lyrical artistry.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• Oct 30, 2023

Staff Rants: Spooky season
Our staff shares their thoughts on Halloween.
Molly Koch, Krish Dev, Julia Diorio, Yezen Saadah, Kevin Wu, Nikkala Kovacevic, Abi Rivera, Naisha Roy, and Ania Keenan
• Oct 27, 2023

Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ glorifies American sin, white greed and forbidden love
Martin Scorsese’s first Western crime drama represents the duality of man while also educating the audience on the Osage’s “Reign of Terror.”
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• Oct 20, 2023

Staff Recs: BOO!
With the Halloween season officially starting, WSN’s Arts Desk highlights books, songs and more to get you in the holiday spirit.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Mick Gaw, Clara Scholl, and Stephanie Wong
• Oct 2, 2023

Summer music festivals aren’t what they used to be
Despite the recent rise in popularity of music festivals, repeated disasters and mishaps may be a sign they’re in decline.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• Sep 22, 2023

Global Fashion Collective showcases cultural couture from across the world at NYFW
Global Fashion Collective’s New York Fashion Week shows spanned two days, bringing established voices in fashion from around the world to New York City.
Nikkala Kovacevic, Julia Diorio, and Payton Selby
• Sep 13, 2023

Staff Recs: How to romanticize the start of a new term
WSN’s arts editors spotlight a range of media to help you fight those back to school blues and start your semester right.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Mick Gaw, Clara Scholl, and Stephanie Wong
• Sep 5, 2023

Smalls Jazz Club’s fight to keep jazz alive
Spike Wilner, a musician and the manager of Smalls Jazz Club, spoke with WSN about what sets Smalls apart and the importance of jazz music.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Apr 26, 2023

‘It’s band tee heaven’: City Fun is the East Village spot for music merch
City Fun is a bright spot on an East Village block otherwise dedicated to bodegas. The store sells shirts from all your favorite bands, benefiting both the artist and the small local business.
Julia Diorio, Staff Writer
• Apr 20, 2023

Sam MacPherson on new EP ‘Powerlines,’ upcoming tour
“Last Minute” went viral on TikTok and skyrocketed Sam MacPherson into fame. Now, he talks about his new EP and headlining tour.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Apr 14, 2023

Anna of the North on how her Scandinavian roots set her apart
Singer-songwriter Anna Lotterud talks about her rise to fame, her current North American tour and what goes into her songwriting process.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Apr 7, 2023

Martin Scorsese makes appearance at first Tisch Gala since 2019
NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts celebrated Hank Willis Thomas and Deborah Willis at the first post-pandemic edition of its flagship fundraising event.
Clara Spray and Julia Diorio
• Apr 6, 2023

A love letter to ‘New Girl’ as it departs from Netflix
The iconic show is leaving the streaming service, and fans are not happy.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Apr 5, 2023

Palmyra Delran: The trashy-pop queen of rock ‘n’ roll
The former Friggs frontwoman and current Underground Garage radio personality discusses her 30 years of experience in the music industry.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Mar 21, 2023

Rock band Quarters of Change on its ever-evolving sound
Members of rock band Quarters of Change talk about their beginning as a group and how they used the pandemic to their advantage.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Mar 6, 2023

Review: New doc on Sarah Lawrence cult tells the harrowing truth of survivors
The docuseries follows a group of nine students at Sarah Lawrence College who fell victim to manipulation. It serves as a harrowing realization that cults are not things of the past, but closer than we know.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Feb 28, 2023

Review: With ‘This Is Why,’ Paramore continues to exceed expectations
Paramore’s long-awaited sixth album reminds us that the pop-punk band is here to stay.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Feb 22, 2023

Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums on his musical philosophy and upcoming tour
Michael Fitzpatrick discusses success within the music industry and the resurgence of “Out of My League” on TikTok.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Jan 30, 2023

Barbershop by day, dance club by night: Astor Place Hairstylists
Astor Place Hairstylists, a New York City institution, recently broke into the party scene with help from NYU sophomore Quincy Davis.
Julia Diorio, Staff Writer
• Dec 12, 2022

Rolf’s NYC: Christmas sleigh or neigh?
Relatively ignored during the off-season, Rolf’s is packed until closing from November to January. Do the reviews and social media exposure live up to the hype at this German bar?
Julia Diorio, Staff Writer
• Dec 5, 2022

Q&A: Greyson Chance on his music comeback and prioritizing mental health
Singer-songwriter Greyson Chance gets candid about his new era of music and his most recent album. He is playing at Gramercy Theatre on Friday, Dec. 2.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Dec 1, 2022

How to order an NYC bagel the right way
New York City is famous for its bagels. Here’s how to act like a pro at the counter.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Nov 30, 2022

How much is rent in New York City?
An interview with TikTok’s Caleb Simpson on the wealth disparity within New York City communities.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Nov 23, 2022

Q&A: New Rules discuss TikTok fame and their boy band identity
WSN sat down with the U.K. and Irish boy band to talk about their new song, music tastes and favorite type of pasta.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Nov 21, 2022

Review: Noah Kahan encapsulates the beauty of heartbreak, healing and the New England fall on ‘Stick Season’
After Noah Kahan’s backyard video of his single “Stick Season” went viral on TikTok, fans waited with bated breath to see if the album would meet their expectations.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Nov 2, 2022

Wolfgang Tillmans shares his fearless perspective of the world in new MoMA installation
Wolfgang Tillmans’ ‘To look without fear’ blurs the line between aesthetics and politics.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Sep 26, 2022

NYC Versus American Suburbia: The Limitations of Self Expression
Moving from a small town to the big city, I had dreams of expressing my true self. However, I had not considered the realities of being a teenage girl in New York City. How can I express myself if I fear for my safety?
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Sep 25, 2022

NYU Mystery Concert: Loop pedals, mosh pits and ‘Happy Birthday’
Students met performers Ethel Cain, Skaiwater and Polo Perks with an outpouring of love.
Julia Diorio, Contributing Writer
• Sep 23, 2022

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Megan Sim, Contributing Writer • Nov 28, 2023

Eliana Brown, Contributing Writer • Nov 28, 2023

Ania Keenan, Features Editor • Oct 27, 2023

Ethan Rendon, Staff Writer • Oct 27, 2023