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"Maybe Happy Ending," written by Steinhardt alum Hue Park and Tisch alum Will Aronson, was the most awarded production at the awards ceremony. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)
18 alumni take home Tony Awards
A Film and Television student receiving their symbolic diploma silently protests by raising their hands to reveal “NO JUSTICE” and “NO PEACE." (Julia Smerling for WSN)
Protests persist across Tisch, law school graduations
2025 Gallatin graduation ceremony student speaker Logan Rozos. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
NYU withholds diploma of Gallatin graduate who condemned ‘genocide currently occurring’ in Gaza
Graduates waved keffiyehs and walked out during President Linda Mills' commencement address on Thursday, May 15. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
Mills booed again as graduates walk out at 2025 commencement
SNL star and Tisch alum Molly Shannon addressed the class of 2025 in Yankee Stadium on Thursday, May 15. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Molly Shannon gives stand-up-style speech at commencement
N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine building. It is a red brick building. People are walking outside the building and a large sign with “NYU Grossman School of Medicine'' is in the front.
NYU Grossman rescinds program acceptances after losing federal grant
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
At least 2 NYU affiliates involved in organizations that promote anti-trans practices
A cardboard sign taped to a metal barricade with the words “WE DO NOT ENGAGE WITH ZIONISTS! WE KEEP EACH OTHER SAFE!”
‘A chilling effect’: Conduct guidelines cast shadow of concern over faculty
A person wearing a keffiyeh is zip tied by a cop in protective gear.
Inside NYU’s 180-plus disciplinary cases against pro-Palestinian students and faculty
Students walking on NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus. (Sam Klein for WSN)
‘Extremely disturbing’: Concerns over academic freedom at NYU Abu Dhabi surface following policies restricting attire at graduation
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Mayoral candidates talk housing affordability at Kimmel forum
(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Early education program at NYU canceled after federal funding cuts
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students and faculty join citywide May Day rallies
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Artists join decadelong fight for Elizabeth Street Garden
(Kevin Wu for WSN)
‘Just too complicated’: NYU Langone pauses plans for $3 billion Nassau County hospital
"Maybe Happy Ending," written by Steinhardt alum Hue Park and Tisch alum Will Aronson, was the most awarded production at the awards ceremony. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)
18 alumni take home Tony Awards
2025 Gallatin graduation ceremony student speaker Logan Rozos. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
NYU withholds diploma of Gallatin graduate who condemned ‘genocide currently occurring’ in Gaza
Graduates waved keffiyehs and walked out during President Linda Mills' commencement address on Thursday, May 15. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
Mills booed again as graduates walk out at 2025 commencement
SNL star and Tisch alum Molly Shannon addressed the class of 2025 in Yankee Stadium on Thursday, May 15. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Molly Shannon gives stand-up-style speech at commencement
2025 commencement: All-university exercises begin at Yankee Stadium
2025 commencement: All-university exercises begin at Yankee Stadium
A Film and Television student receiving their symbolic diploma silently protests by raising their hands to reveal “NO JUSTICE” and “NO PEACE." (Julia Smerling for WSN)
Protests persist across Tisch, law school graduations
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students picket outside Vanderbilt Hall, demand NYU Law cut anti-protest contract
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Professors call for sanctuary campus with off-site classes
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students hold cross-campus march for divestment, noncitizen support
(Kevin Wu for WSN)
NYU Langone treats Israeli soldiers with advanced prosthetics
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
NYU has a ‘moral obligation’ to protect noncitizen students, immigration experts say
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Professors call for sanctuary campus with off-site classes
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Students hold cross-campus march for divestment, noncitizen support
A vehicle, parked on LaGuardia Place outside Bobst Library, displaying authorization from federal law enforcement. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
You may have seen federal law enforcement roaming around campus. It’s Secret Service for Barron.
(Kevin Wu for WSN)
Over 100 NYU Law faculty condemn Trump attack on higher ed
(Courtesy of Padmini Murthy)
Beyond NYU: Advancing women’s health through global activism
(Courtesy of Beau Flynn)
Beyond NYU: From studying at Stern to producing ‘Moana’
(Courtesy of Augusta Lecaros)
Beyond NYU: Creating and curating feminist art around the world
(Courtesy of Marin Driguez)
Beyond NYU: From aspiring scientist to award-winning reporter
(Courtesy of Elliot Greenfield)
Beyond NYU: Shaping the image of a top luxury brand
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
Around 20 students picketed outside Vanderbilt Hall on Monday, May 5. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Guest Essay: What would you have us do instead?
Students at the 2024 Steinhardt graduation ceremony decorated their caps with pro-Palestinian designs. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Guest Essay: Why you should decorate your graduation cap
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: My goodbye to WSN
(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Off Topic: Foreign films aren’t foes
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
Editorial: Who to vote for in the NYC primaries
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: Linda Mills, where are you?
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Editorial: Why NYU should, but probably won’t, follow Harvard
The personal information included in the leaked files on NYU's homepage on the morning of March 22, 2025. (Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Editorial: NYU is failing to protect the safety of its applicants
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: NYU must protect its international community’s right to free speech
Around 20 students picketed outside Vanderbilt Hall on Monday, May 5. (Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Guest Essay: What would you have us do instead?
Students at the 2024 Steinhardt graduation ceremony decorated their caps with pro-Palestinian designs. (Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Guest Essay: Why you should decorate your graduation cap
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Editorial: Linda Mills, where are you?
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Guest Essay: The future of NYC can’t be left to Cuomo or Adams
(Krish Dev for WSN)
Guest Essay: We, a small group of LS faculty, call on Mills to resign
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: My goodbye to WSN
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: In the age of Trump, student journalism is more vital than ever.
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: A reflection on WSN’s mission
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Letter from the Editor: Welcome to the Washington Square News
Letter from the editor: On reflection
Letter from the editor: On reflection
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Letter to the Editor: 94 LS faculty members approve statement to WSN
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Letter to the Editor: Silver School dean on the case for a tuition-free social work education
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Letter to the Editor: Wasserman Center director on the Handshake job search platform
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Letter to the Editor: CWS director on suicide response and mental health resources
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Letter to the Editor: NYU remains committed to NYU Tel Aviv
(Manasa Gudavalli for WSN)
Off-Third: Mills to star in Broadway bio-musical, tickets start at $1099
A four panel illustration of four different people drawn in a monochrome purple pallet.
Off-Third: NYU released their shortlist for consultants on ‘institutional restraint.’ You won’t believe who’s on it.
An illustration of a poster on a utility pole with a woman in the center with a question mark over her face. Above are the words “LINDA MILLS” and below are the words “Lookalike Contest.”
Off-Third: Linda Mills lookalike contest brings new crowd to Gould Plaza
A portrait of Eric Adams wearing a gray suit, white collared shirt and navy blue printed tie. He stands in front of a royal blue background and an American flag on a floor stand.
Off-Third: Eric Adams and Rudy Giuliani compete to be NYC’s most disgraced mayor
An illustration of a person with binoculars staring in awe at a woman wearing dark sunglasses and red lipstick.
Off-Third: How to stalk campus celebrities
(Jason Alpert-Wisnia for WSN)
Off Topic: Foreign films aren’t foes
Pinnacles National Park. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Off Topic: Public lands deserve priority
(Courtesy of Gage Skidmore)
Off Topic: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s autism solution is worse than the problem
The Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Matt Petres for WSN)
Off Topic: Trump’s war on the arts
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Off Topic: Today’s feminism prioritizes performance over action
An illustration of a woman screaming and text that reads “STAFF RANTS.”
Staff Rants: Post-election feelings
An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.
Staff Rants: Springing in and out of spring
An illustration of a black megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in white letters. There are black and white lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is red.
Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
An illustration of a megaphone with the phrase “Staff Rants” written on it. The megaphone wears a red Santa hat and the background is white with blue snowflakes.
Staff Rants: Holiday Overload
An illustration of a purple and orange megaphone that reads ‘STAFF RANTS’ in green letters. There are purple and green lines coming out of the megaphone. The background is black.
Staff Rants: Spooky season
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
A letter from WSN’s sports editor
(Courtesy of NYU Athletics)
NYU women’s golf team looks for support and success as the season nears its end
(Courtesy of NYU Water Polo)
A dive into NYU’s water polo teams
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Baseball finishes season, track runners sets personal records and other news
(Courtesy of NYU Lacrosse)
Women’s lacrosse off to nationals for the first time in NYU history
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Baseball finishes season, track runners sets personal records and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Golf, tennis and track & field teams compete in conference tournaments, baseball plays away games and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Women’s golf wins tournament, tennis ends regular season with wins and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Track & field program record, men’s volleyball remains undefeated and other news
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Men’s volleyball ends regular season undefeated, baseball opens conference play and other news
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: Volleyball player Emerson Evans on NYU’s historic season
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: Aurora Aschettino on her fencing career
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: A conversation with two-time national swimmer of the year Kaley McIntyre
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: MK Fahey on the women’s basketball team’s monumental season
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
In the Huddle: A sit-down with baseball player Aidan Pawlak
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, the UK and Los Angeles
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Germany, Spain and London
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of the UK, France and Spain
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of London, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Out of Bounds: Major sports news out of Australia, Spain and the UK
(Sara Sharma for WSN)
What’s the move, class of 2025?
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Ranked: Celsius flavors
(Kiara Mujica for WSN)
Your May horoscope: Summer sentiments
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
5 beauty product recommendations from AAPI-owned brands
(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)
6 restaurants near campus for your post-graduation celebration
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
5 beauty product recommendations from AAPI-owned brands
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
6 runway-inspired pieces to wear this summer
(Veronica Liow for WSN)
Gov Ball style guide
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
I asked ChatGPT to make my outfit — here’s what happened
Nancy Deihl and Rachel Lifter. (Henry Bayha for WSN)
Inside Steinhardt’s new Fashion Studies minor
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Ranked: Celsius flavors
(Kaleo Zhu for WSN)
6 restaurants near campus for your post-graduation celebration
Fish bian dang. (Lauren Ng for WSN)
New eats near NYU: A restaurant-turned-bakery serving bold Taiwanese flavors
Swoonworthy dorm dinners
Swoonworthy dorm dinners
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
New eats near NYU: The viral 2D omakase restaurant tastes as good as it looks
Making an Exoneree students from NYU, Georgetown University and Princeton University at a conference in Princeton (Courtesy of Sullivan Gaudreault)
These NYU students are getting the wrongly incarcerated out of prison
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Who gets to be represented during AAPI Month?
(Courtesy of the ROSES study)
Students confront youth incarceration through community-focused advocacy
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
20 years in, this CAS department combines analysis and activism
The Steinhardt Undergraduate Student Government food pantry in Pless Hall. (Julia Smerling for WSN)
The fight for food security at NYU
(Ruhi Joshi for WSN)
Ranked: Manhattan’s AMC theaters
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Ranked: NYU core requirements
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
Ranked: Yankee Stadium grub
(Iris Bell for WSN)
Ranked: NYU merch
(Henry Bayha and Allina Xiao for WSN)
Ranked: Subway stations near NYU
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Norma Kamali invents and reinvents herself at NYFW
Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club
Frederick Anderson brings gothic glamour to Paradise Club
(Levi Langley for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective highlights 3 East Asian designers at NYFW
(Sidney Snider for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective flaunts the abundance of spring at NYFW
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
Global Fashion Collective toys with heritage, nostalgia and the cosmos
2025 Governor’s Ball features Tyler The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier
2025 Governor’s Ball features Tyler The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier
"Maybe Happy Ending," written by Steinhardt alum Hue Park and Tisch alum Will Aronson, was the most awarded production at the awards ceremony. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)
18 alumni take home Tony Awards
(Dani Biondi for WSN)
Off the Radar: ‘City Lights’ challenges both sight and sound
(Ethan Li for WSN)
The Met’s newest exhibition puts visitors in the place of a Parisian art critique
(Courtesy of Alex Foster)
NYU Creative Writing alum on his debut sci-fi novel
(Courtesy of Alex Foster)
NYU Creative Writing alum on his debut sci-fi novel
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Books beyond Bobst: A book by a great American novelist, an art-centered romance and more
(Emma Foley for WSN)
Review: Emily Henry’s new book expands beyond romance
(Courtesy of Amanda Eisenberg)
NYU professor and journalist speaks about her new feminist novel
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Books beyond Bobst: A conversation between Kublai Khan and Marco Polo, a Russian classic and more
(Dani Biondi for WSN)
Off the Radar: ‘City Lights’ challenges both sight and sound
(Kyra Reilley for WSN)
6 pieces of Indian media to consume this AAPI Month
(Courtesy of Jonathan Wenk)
Q&A: Tisch alum on being the next ‘Karate Kid’
(Iris Bell for WSN)
Off the Radar: ‘Jealousy’ tackles the artist’s dilemma
(Courtesy of Universal Pictures)
The Oscars will soon award stunts. Here’s what they missed out on.
2025 Governor’s Ball features Tyler The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier
2025 Governor’s Ball features Tyler The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo and Hozier
(Courtesy of ​​Maddie McGuffey)
Q&A: A young songwriter on creating emotion through music
Tisch alum Maggie Rogers performing at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 19, 2024. (Anna Baird-Hassell for WSN)
Maggie Rogers to speak at Tisch graduation
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
Q&A: Milehin on art and student artistry
Man on the Street: “What’s your relationship status?”
"Maybe Happy Ending," written by Steinhardt alum Hue Park and Tisch alum Will Aronson, was the most awarded production at the awards ceremony. (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)
18 alumni take home Tony Awards
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, starring as Othello and Iago. (Courtesy photo by Julieta Cervantes)
Review: ‘Othello’s’ star-studded cast outshines its meaning
(Courtesy of Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Review: ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ exists as just a live television episode
(Courtesy of Evan Zimmerman)
Review: ‘All Nighter’ takes on the college student’s psyche
(Courtesy of Damon Baker)
Review: ‘John Proctor is the Villain’ wages war on the male abuser
(Ethan Li for WSN)
The Met’s newest exhibition puts visitors in the place of a Parisian art critique
The Garden Court (Courtesy of The Frick Collection)
The Frick Collection’s Gilded Age time capsule has finally reopened
(Henry Bayha for WSN)
Review: ‘American Sublime’ at the Whitney responds to the Trump era
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
‘Anonymous Was A Woman’ celebrates women artists’ individuality
(Julia Smerling for WSN)
New Met exhibition shatters beauty with a feminist hammer
The Romance Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Romance Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Housing Guide | Under the Arch Magazine
The Music Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Music Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
The Sports Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
An illustration of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, over a blue and red background.
The Election Issue | Under the Arch Magazine
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
NYU Strawberry Festival 2025
On the Street: Reflections
On the Street: Reflections
Two strangers share a beautiful moment in Washington Square Park on a hot fall afternoon. (Henry Bayha for WSN)
Love in the city
(Maya Joy Randolph for WSN)
The fight to save Elizabeth Street Garden
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU Law students take on a different kind of court — the basketball court
(Allina Xiao for WSN)
Cartoon: The commuter life
NYU Dining Halls: Farm-to-Table Eats!
NYU Dining Halls: Farm-to-Table Eats!
Cartoon: An ode to Albert
Cartoon: An ode to Albert
In the panel titled Tisch, a girl with long braided hair, alternative clothing and round glasses types on a computer with sheets of paper flying around her. Her eyes are swirls and her expression is panicked as she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a 73-page play due tomorrow!” In the panel titled Stern, a man with short dark hair and rectangular glasses wears a suit saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have 500+ LinkedIn connections due tomorrow…” He holds a phone with a symbol of people and the number 500 while people shake hands in the background. In the panel titled Gallatin, a boy with wavy brown hair and goggles holds ropes while saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to weave a basket underwater tomorrow.” Another dialogue line reads “Yeah, that’s my concentration…” next to drawings of fish and baskets. In the panel titled Steinhardt, a girl with curly blonde hair and freckles stares at a phone while various electronic devices are scattered in the background including a phone with a caller ID saying “Kiara & Allina.” In a dialogue bubble she says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to communicate tomorrow.” In the panel titled Tandon a boy with round glasses, a puffer vest, a quarter-zip sweater and dyed purple hair says, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have a robot due tomorrow!” Behind him is a robot holding a sandwich on a plate saying “YUMMY,” a laptop on a desk displaying “Chat G.P.T.” and a blackboard with various diagrams in white chalk. In the panel titled C.A.S. is a girl wearing a white lab coat and goggles over a pink shirt and saying, “Sorry, I can't go out tonight, I have to write an essay on bird migration in Ancient Greece due tomorrow!” She holds an open book while plucking a leaf off of an overhead branch with forceps, facing away from a desk where a beaker of green liquid overflows.
Cartoon: NYU during finals is just so … unique
In a grayscale comic, a person works at a desk in front of a computer next to a window showing a city in ruins with a fallen sign saying “TECH INDUSTRY.” In the bottom right corner is a thought bubble that says, “Why can’t I find an internship?”
Cartoon: Your major in computer science has been declared
On the Street: Reflections
On the Street: Reflections
On the Street: Floral
On the Street: Floral
On the Street: Escapism
On the Street: Escapism
Ivy Chan, Kiara Mujica, Ethan Li, and Krish Dev.
On the Street: Food
(Krish Dev, Kyra Reilley, Suditi Sircar, and Isaac Wheatley)
On the Street: Framing
Two strangers share a beautiful moment in Washington Square Park on a hot fall afternoon. (Henry Bayha for WSN)
Love in the city
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
NYU Law students take on a different kind of court — the basketball court
Hundreds of students and faculty surrounded Gould Plaza on April 22, 2024 in protest of NYU's ties to Israel amid its ongoing war in Gaza. (Krish Dev for WSN)
Remembering Gould Plaza, 1 year later
(Alisia Houghtaling for WSN)
Spring break adventures
(Kiran Komanduri for WSN)
A season-long look into the record-breaking NYU women’s basketball team
(Alex Woodworth for WSN)
NYU Strawberry Festival 2025
(Maya Joy Randolph for WSN)
The fight to save Elizabeth Street Garden
(Henry Bayha for WSN)
NYU Gallatin fashion show highlights student creativity
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
SLAM! at NYU celebrates the art of spoken word
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
Mou Theatre brings together Mandarin-speaking theater enthusiasts at NYU
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Ryan Mikel

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor

Ryan is the Arts Editor and a culture reporter at Salon. He studies Journalism and Cinema Studies in CAS, with hopes of owning A24 or Penske Media Corporation some day. A native of Kentucky, Ryan was drawn to art for its exposure of the world around him. He has previously written for Out Magazine and interviewed the likes of Sean Baker (“The Florida Project”) and Greta Gerwig (“Lady Bird”). Follow him on Instagram and Twitter at @are_why_ayy_in.

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Ryan Mikel • May 8, 2020

My time at Washington Square News started off as an experiment of sorts: I had never written an “article” before in my life. All I knew was that I liked dance — specifically...

Barry Jenkins won an Oscar just last year for "Moonlight." Now, he is gearing up to release his latest project "If Beale Street Could Talk."(Photo by Ryan Mikel)

Barry Jenkins Talks ‘Beale Street,’ Baldwin and #MeToo

The “Moonlight” director warns to never adapt your heroes, but finds “If Beale Street Could Talk” to be a pretty fruitful attempt.
Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • December 3, 2018
The “Moonlight” director warns to never adapt your heroes, but finds “If Beale Street Could Talk” to be a pretty fruitful attempt.
The cast of "A Fish Called Wanda." (via flickr.com)

Staff Recs: Best Film Ensembles

Every so often, a movie ensemble absolutely blows audiences away and makes us ask ourselves, “How can one movie could contain so much talent and power?”
Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Guru Ramanathan and Alex Cullina • November 16, 2018
Every so often, a movie ensemble absolutely blows audiences away and makes us ask ourselves, “How can one movie could contain so much talent and power?”
From left to right, clockwise: “Lush” by Snail Mail, “Sounds of Silence” by Simon and Garfunkel, “Magic Potion” by The Black Keys and “Collection” by Soccer Mommy. (via spotify.com)

Staff Recs: Best Albums for Fall

Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Alex Cullina and Ali Zimmerman • November 9, 2018

“Lush” by Snail Mail Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor I am not going to lie: I fell in love with the album “Lush” when I discovered Snail Mail early last spring. I was lucky...

Dennis Hopper in "Blue Velvet." (via twitter.com)

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 • November 2, 2018
Get your watch queue ready for the baddest villains of them all.
Unpopular Opinions: Supernatural Villains

Unpopular Opinions: Supernatural Villains

This week we’re getting spooky niche with our unpopular opinions and taking a look at supernatural villains!
Daniella Nichinson, Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Alex Cullina and Guru Ramanathan • October 31, 2018

The spookiest day of the year is upon us: Halloween. All the ghosts and goblins come to play on this night of tricks and treats. Halloween is a pop culture phenomenon — the basis...

John Travolta and Uma Thurman in a scene from "Pulp Fiction," which boasts one of the most iconic soundtracks in cinema history. (via facebook.com)

Staff Recs: Best Movie Soundtracks and Scores

Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Daniella Nichinson and Alex Cullina • October 26, 2018
The release of "Mid90s" has reminded audiences of the importance of a great soundtrack. Check out WSN's top picks for best movie soundtracks and scores.
Elena Fokina as Olga in "Suspiria." (via youtube.com)

‘Suspiria’ Breathes Life Into Argento’s Horror Classic

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • October 22, 2018
Luca Guadagnino's reimagining of the 1979 Dario Argento film "Suspiria" is a blood-soaked road trip through the darkest realms of hell.
Masked serial killer Michael Meyers in "Halloween." (via facebook.com)

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman, Daniella Nichinson, Alex Cullina and Melanie Pineda • October 19, 2018
Halloween is creeping up, so here are our picks for Scariest Horror Movies to terrify you on a dark, lonely night.
Unpopular Opinions: 20th Century Authors

Unpopular Opinions: 20th Century Authors

Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman, Alex Cullina and Ryan Mikel • October 17, 2018
The 20th century birthed a plethora of renowned authors, some overrated and some underrated. This week, the Arts Desk tackles Unpopular Opinions: 20th Century Authors.
Greta Gerwig and Sam Levy on the set of "Lady Bird." (Courtesy of A24)

Staff Recs: Best Actors-Turned-Directors

Ryan Mikel, Guru Ramanathan, Daniella Nichinson, Ali Zimmerman and Nicole Rosenthal • October 12, 2018
With Bradley Cooper being the latest actor to try his hand at directing, here are our top picks for best actors turned directors.
(photo courtesy Umi Akiyoshi)

Aliza Russell

From Kansas City to Princess Grace
Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • October 10, 2018

Dancing in front of mirrors for 15 years is a taxing yet admirable feat. Ask Aliza Russell, a 20-year-old dancer in the Tisch School of the Arts and recipient of the Princess Grace...

Unpopular Opinions: Directors

Unpopular Opinions: Directors

Daniella Nichinson, Guru Ramanathan, Ryan Mikel and Nicole Rosenthal • October 10, 2018
Not all directors are created equal. Here are our thoughts on some underrated and overrated filmmakers.
Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga on the "A Star Is Born" album cover. (Courtesy of Warner Bros.)

Cooper Revitalizes a Star in ‘A Star Is Born’

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • October 9, 2018
Lady Gaga received career-worst reviews for her role in "Machete Kills." Now, she is receiving acclaim for her performance in the Bradley Cooper-helmed fifth revival of "A Star Is Born."
Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly in "Chicago."

Staff Recs: Hollywood Movie Musicals

Ryan Mikel, Daniella Nichinson, Alex Cullina, Guru Ramanathan and Ali Zimmerman • October 5, 2018
Celebrate the premiere of "A Star Is Born" with our personal picks for the best movie musicals.
Members of boy group *NSYNC.

Staff Recs: Best Early 2000s Jams

Connor Gatesman, Ryan Mikel, Nicole Rosenthal, Yasmin Gulec, Guru Ramanathan, Ali Zimmerman and Daniella Nichinson • September 28, 2018
Unabashedly indulge your bedazzled former self and rock out to these early 2000s hits.
Unpopular Opinions: Cinematic Classics

Unpopular Opinions: Cinematic Classics

Daniella Nichinson, Ali Zimmerman, Guru Ramanathan, Nicole Rosenthal, Alex Cullina and Ryan Mikel • September 26, 2018
Don't be shy about hating some of these classic films.
Kali Uchis and Tyler, The Creator in the "Perfect" music video.

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 • September 21, 2018
Fall is the season when everyone wants to find in love — here are the best songs to indulge your inner romantic.
Screenshots from some of the shows mentioned. From left to right: "Alex Strangelove," "Mudbound," "Ozark," "Nailed It!" and "Sacred Games."

Staff Recs: Best Netflix Originals

Netflix is the future of cinema and here's why.
Daniella Nichinson, Nicole Rosenthal, Melanie Pineda, Ryan Mikel, Alex Cullina and Guru Ramanathan • September 14, 2018
Netflix is the future of cinema and here's why.
Mia Goth and Dakota Johnson in a scene from "Suspiria."

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 • September 7, 2018
This fall's film releases are highly anticipated, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most.
Students performing in the annual Reality Show at Barclays Center.

Sex, Drugs and the Story Behind NYU’s Reality Show

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • August 26, 2018
Our Arts Editor gives an inside look into NYU's long-running Reality Show, an exciting and meaningful event held to welcome the first-year class.
A scene from "The Milk of Sorrow."

Film Series Spotlights Women Behind the Camera

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • August 1, 2018
Uptown, the Film Society of Lincoln Center is hosting "The Female Gaze," a two-week survey of films shot by women cinematographers. WSN sat down with curators Madeline Whittle and Tyler Wilson to discuss the films that are on display.
Elsie Fisher in 'Eighth Grade.

Review: Puberty Sucks But ‘Eighth Grade’ Doesn’t

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • July 13, 2018
Buckle up. "Eighth Grade" is taking us on a trip down memory lane.
Young filmmakers at the 13th Annual KidsFilmFest.

Brooklyn Kids Festival Tackles Adversity, Bullies and Trump, Too

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • June 5, 2018
The Brooklyn International Film Festival held its kidsfilmfest this past weekend, where 15 films tackled prevalent themes in today's political landscape.
John Krasinksi in "A Quiet Place."

Staff Recs: Intelligent Horror Films

Ryan Mikel, Guru Ramanathan, Anubhuti Kumar, Tyler Crews, Alex Cullina and Alejandro Villa Vásquez • April 27, 2018
In honor of "A Quiet Place" getting a sequel and "Get Out" winning an Oscar, WSN has compiled a list of the most intelligent horror films for your viewing pleasure.
Tisch School of the Arts building on Broadway.

Tisch Students Use Flyers to Push for Course Addition

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • April 27, 2018
After 47 Tisch students were not admitted into a senior filmmaking class, Film & TV junior Greyson Horst created a flyer voicing students' grievances.
The crowd at Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago.

Best Festival Lineups

Ryan Mikel, Pamela Jew, Tyler Crews and Connor Gatesman • April 20, 2018
From New York to Spain and even Alabama, WSN staff has compiled a list of the best festival lineups this summer.
Alec Baldwin at the Tisch Gala 2018. (Photo by Veronica Liow)

Tisch Gala Celebrates Students, Calls For Change

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • April 18, 2018
A call for change in diversity and inclusivity at NYU was at the center of Tisch School of the Arts' annual gala this year.
Artist Frank Ocean

Staff Recs: Best Frank Ocean Songs

Ryan Mikel, Connor Gatesman, Molly Dolan, Paola Nagovitch, Jemima McEvoy and Sakshi Venkatraman • April 13, 2018
WSN staff compiled a list of the best Frank Ocean songs. So sit back, relax and let this playlist take you to the Pyramids tonight.
The Arts Issue 2018: Movements

The Arts Issue 2018: Movements

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • April 5, 2018

movement (ˈmo͞ovmənt/) a group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas. In my journalism class sophomore year, my professor...

Porches' frontman Aaron Maine performing at South by Southwest earlier this month.

Aaron Maine Talks Porches, Home and ‘The House’

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • March 26, 2018
Porches returned to New York with "The House" tour on Friday night. WSN caught up with frontman Aaron Maine at SXSW earlier this month to talk home and "The House."
The cast of "Seinfeld".

Staff Recs: Best Shows to Binge on a Snow Day

Ryan Mikel, Pamela Jew, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Jemima McEvoy, Tyler Crews and Tom Miritello • March 23, 2018
Whether summer lethargy or winter blizzards are responsible for your next binge-watching stint, WSN is here with a few of our favorite television shows to get the job done.
Emma Seligman and Rachel Sennott talking on the set of "Shiva Baby."

Tisch Alumna Talks Sugar Babies, Shivas and SXSW

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • March 19, 2018
Emma Seligman's senior thesis "Shiva Baby" premiered at SXSW last week. WSN sat down with the student filmmaker to discuss shivas, sugar babies and the acclaimed Texas festival.
A scene from Madeleine Olnek’s new film “Wild Nights with Emily,” starring Molly Shannon and Susan Ziegler as Emily and Susan, respectively.

The Hidden Irreverence of Emily Dickinson

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • March 19, 2018
“Wild Nights with Emily” uncovers the vivacious and queer life of Emily Dickinson and the poet's relationship with her brother's wife Susan Gibert.
Jon Michael Hill and Blake DeLong in “Pass Over.”

What You Missed at SXSW

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • March 19, 2018
Politics surrounding race, class and gender were at the center of this year’s South by Southwest Conference & Festivals in Austin, Texas.

Alexia Salingaros

Directing Change One Movie at a Time
Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • March 8, 2018

For Tisch sophomore Alexia Salingaros, the magic of filmmaking began with summer lethargy and the absence of cable television in her San Antonio home. “The summer after seventh...

Clockwise starting top left: Ethan Uno (City College ‘21), Adrien Calvet (Gallatin ‘20), Jack Laboz (Clive Davis ‘20) and Manny Pinkins (Clive Davis ‘20)

Photo: Students Serve Up Diverse Set of Singles

March 6, 2018

Clockwise starting top left: Ethan Uno (City College ‘21), Adrien Calvet (Gallatin ‘20), Jack Laboz (Clive Davis ‘20) and Manny Pinkins (Clive Davis ‘20)

The Awards Feature

The Awards Feature

We all dream in violet.
Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan • March 5, 2018

Let’s face it: the Academy Awards is not the end-all, be-all for measuring aptitude and success in the film industry. Every year there are snubs. Every year there is controversy....

Sean Baker: “The Florida Project”

Sean Baker: “The Florida Project”

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • March 5, 2018
WSN sat down with filmmaker Sean Baker to discuss "The Florida Project," the Academy Awards and what's next for the Tisch grad.
André Aciman: “Call Me By Your Name”

André Aciman: “Call Me By Your Name”

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • March 5, 2018
WSN sat down with author André Aciman to discuss "Call Me By Your Name" and its unprecedented success.
This week’s staff recommendations is on what film should win Best Picture for the 2018 Oscars.

Staff Recs: Who Should Win Best Picture

Ryan Mikel, Jordan Reynolds, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Matthew Holman and Sayer Devlin • March 2, 2018
The WSN Staff makes a case for which "Best Picture" nominees should take home the top prize at the 90th Academy Awards this Sunday.
A variety of leafy greens and other salad ingredients.

Staff Recs: Best Leafy Green

Ryan Mikel, Tom Miritello, Natasha Roy, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Liv Chai, Tyler Crews, Cissy Yun, Echo Chen and Pamela Jew • February 23, 2018
The WSN Staff has compiled a list of the best leafy green for your next salad. Lettuce begin!
Alumni Hall

Alumni Hall

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • February 22, 2018

Address: 33 Third Ave., New York, NY 10003 Cost per semester: $10,714 Low cost: Not available Rooms available: Singles Nearby subways: R, W, 6 NYU Shuttles:...

A still of the friend group of “That’s So Raven”.

Staff Recs: Best TV Friend Groups

Ryan Mikel, Anubhuti Kumar, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Natasha Roy and Natalie Whelan • February 16, 2018
In light of Galentine’s Day recent passing, the WSN Staff compiled a list of our favorite friend groups on television.
From your safety net of friendships to the characters and voices filling your headphones and screen, you physically won’t be alone this Valentine's Day.

Valentine, Who? Spending the 14th ‘Alone’

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • February 11, 2018
From your safety net of friendships to the characters and voices filling your headphones and screen, you actually won’t be alone on Valentine's Day.
Staff Recs: Best Songs to Cry To

Staff Recs: Best Songs to Cry To

Ryan Mikel, Tom Miritello, Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Jemima McEvoy, Tyler Crews, Natalie Whalen, Matthew Holman, Anubhuti Kumar, Kristina Hayhurst, Natasha Roy, Yasmin Gulec and Emily Fagel • February 9, 2018
The WSN Staff compiled a playlist of the best songs to cry to this Valentine's Day. Sit back, relax and feel all the feels.
Staff Recs: Movies You Might Have Missed in 2017

Staff Recs: Movies You Might Have Missed in 2017

Ryan Mikel, Jordan Reynolds, Tom Miritello, Anubhuti Kumar, Matthew Holman and Natalie Whalen • February 2, 2018
From Sean Baker’s indie darling “The Florida Project” to Margaret Betts’ widely unseen “Novitiate,” here are WSN's picks for movies you might have missed in 2017.
‘The Post’ stars Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. The film tells the story of the Pentagon Papers scandal, and the journalists who challenged the Nixon administration in order to expose government corruption.

A Tale of Two Administrations

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • January 22, 2018
The Golden Globe-nominated biopic "The Post" reveals unsettling parallels between the political administrations of then and now.
Hanks, Streep and Spielberg speak with college publications via Skype about their new movie.

‘The Post’: A Q&A with Hanks, Spielberg and Streep

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • December 10, 2017
WSN speaks with Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Steven Spielberg about their upcoming movie, The Post.
Greta Gerwig’s film “Lady Bird” is her directorial debut and is the best reviewed film of all time on Rotten Tomatoes with a rating of 100%.

Greta Gerwig and the Indie That Could

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • December 4, 2017
Greta Gerwig, director of this year's smash hit "Lady Bird," spoke with college newspapers about mothers and daughters, women in film and coming of age.

Cats vs. Dogs: The Debate

Ryan Mikel and Emily Conklin • December 4, 2017

We’re all familiar with debates over this vs. that, from favorite soda brand — Coke or Pepsi? — to the perceived colors of that optically confusing dress. But no feud has...

The 40-foot tree stands in George Balanchine’s “The Nutcracker” is one of the focal set pieces in the performance.

Not My Nutcracker: An A-Z Guide

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • November 27, 2017
A guide to choosing which production of "The Nutcracker" is best for you and yours.
The Social Media Issue

The Social Media Issue

Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan • November 13, 2017
There is no denying social media has transcended the intentions of its forefathers and impacted past, present and future generations alike in unprecedented ways.
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Photo: Exposure | How Ya Like Me Now?

Pamela Jew, Copy Chief • November 13, 2017

“Lady Bird” is a coming of age story of a girl and her troubled relationship with her parents.

‘Lady Bird’ Is A Testament to Growing Up and Getting Out

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • November 1, 2017
Greta Gerwig's directorial debut "Lady Bird" is a beautiful homage to teenagers and their mothers.
Ai Weiwei’s new installation artwork “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors” under the Washington Square Arch comments on the increasing hostility towards immigrants and the rise of nationalism.

Ai Weiwei Challenges Trump’s Wall, DACA Repeal

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • October 23, 2017
You might have noticed Ai Weiwei's installation underneath the Arch in WSP. "Good Fences Make Good Neighbors" was created in order to draw attention to the rising levels of nationalism and animosity towards immigrants around the world.

Behind the Scenes With Free Beer

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • October 10, 2017
Free Beer is an NYU sketch comedy group that uses its name as a ploy to get students to show up to their performances.
Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Staff Recs: Scariest Horror Movies

Jordan Reynolds, Ryan Mikel, Hailey Nuthals, Connor Gatesman, Thomas Chou, Adryan Barlia and Natasha Roy • October 6, 2017
WSN staff members choose their picks of the scariest horror movies of all time.
A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • October 5, 2017
From Meryl Streep fiery Golden Globes speech to Marlon Brando's 1973 Oscars boycott, WSN explores the lively, and mostly recent, history of celebrity political demonstrations made on television.
Not Since “Tiffany’s:” The 10 Worst Whitewashing Incidents in Film

Not Since “Tiffany’s:” The 10 Worst Whitewashing Incidents in Film

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • October 5, 2017
Whitewashing is a casting practice in film in which white actors are cast in historically non-white character roles. Explore WSN's picks for the Top 10, or in this case, Bottom 10 incidents of whitewashing in film.

The Rainbow Arch

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • October 2, 2017

Coming to NYU was a daunting move. We’re talking 6,000 plus incoming freshman in the class of 2020 — the largest to date in NYU history. Living in New York City was even more...

“Swan Lake” ballerina from the New York City Ballet dances on the opening night at the David H. Koch Theatre.

Opening Night at City Ballet

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2017
The New York City Ballet kicked off its 17/18 Season with "Swan Lake," featuring reimagined and mesmerizing choreography by Ballet Master in Chief, Peter Martins. This revival brings new life to the classic ballet.
In Bed With Lady Gaga

In Bed With Lady Gaga

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • September 20, 2017
Lady Gaga's new Netflix documentary "Gaga: Five Foot Two" gives an intimate look into the NYU alum's life.
Baayork Lee hosted and master class and a Q&A at Skirball on September 12th.

Broadway Legend Baayork Lee Visits Tisch

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • September 15, 2017
Tisch Departments of Drama and Dance and Skirball Center for the Performing Arts hosted a masterclass with Broadway legend Baayork Lee.

BIRDMAN

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • September 11, 2017
Paul the Pigeon Man has been part of Washington Square Park for 16 years.

First-Generation Student to Next-Generation Developer

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • September 5, 2017
CAS senior Jeremy Muhia moved to the U.S. from Kenya at a young age, and worked to earn admission at NYU.
Brandon Stanton, the man behind the portraits on Humans of New York, is setting his sights on turning HONY into a docuseries.

‘Humans of New York’ in Motion

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • September 5, 2017
The Humans of New York Instagram page is known around the world -- now, Brandon Stanton is taking his concept to a docuseries, premiering on Sept. 5 on Watch on Facebook.
Welcome Week Stories: The Magical, Mystery Pizza Tour

Welcome Week Stories: The Magical, Mystery Pizza Tour

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor • August 28, 2017
Ryan Mikel's Welcome Week was unforgettable: he went on a one-night tour of the best pizza places around.
The Latin American ballet company, Ballet Hispanico, returned to New York City on April 18 to perform a culturally rich and innovative triple bill.

Ballet Hispanico Examines Dance and Politics

Ballet Hispanico's New York run at the Joyce Theater was a success, examining politics through dance.
Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer • April 26, 2017

Exuding Latin American pride and a wealth of artistry, athleticism and heritage, Ballet Hispanico made its celebrated return to New York City last Tuesday, April 18 at the Joyce...

Attacking stereotypes about modern youth through a barrage of musical-comedy, “Aliens Coming” is a lighthearted critical success from Tisch senior Joe Kelly.

Aliens Land at NYU in New Musical Comedy

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer • April 17, 2017
"Aliens Coming: The Musical" mades as many puns as any human can manage, and innuendos that only an extraterrestrial could come up with.
Dancing the Good Fight for Diversity

Dancing the Good Fight for Diversity

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer • April 6, 2017
Ballet has long been a highly esteemed art form, but it's long past time for its participants to start taking diversity seriously.
Ailey 2 is composed of multiple choreographed works that serve to connect to the community. It played at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts from March 29 to April 2.

NYU Grad Takes Professional Stage

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer • April 3, 2017
The Ailey 2 New York season premiere featured Tisch alum Jacoby Pruitt in its New Works program, which presented a musically complex and choreographically collective show.
From left to right, Phil Jimenez, Ramzi Fawaz, Jennifer Camper and Margaret Galvan joined the panel hosted in Strand to discuss LGBTQ representation in the comic industry. The panel occurred on March 22.

Strand Panel Addresses LGBTQ Representation in Comic Industry

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer • March 27, 2017
The Strand Bookstore's recent panel on LGBTQ representation in comics was not only riveting, but sorely needed in an industry that continues to prioritize white, straight, cisgender men over practically any other sort of heroes.
NYU faculty member Lyle Ashton Harris is featured in this year’s Whitney Biennial, the longest-running survey of contemporary American art. The goal of his archive is to create an intersection between the personal and the political.

NYU Professor Featured in Whitney Biennial

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer • March 24, 2017
This year the prestigious Whitney Biennial, the longest-running survey of contemporary American art, features Steinhardt professor Lyle Ashton Harris' "Ektachrome Archive." His interview explores his probing of both the personal and political in his art and the world at large.
This past weekend’s Tisch Dance MFA 1 Concert, a program of original works both choreographed and performed by students, introduces many artistics and political themes, such as gender roles and domestic abuse. The first-year graduate MFA 1 students spent a semester choreographing the works.

Tisch Grads Collab for Evocative Dance

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer • February 27, 2017
Tisch's MFA1 dance showcase this past weekend elevated dance from mere entertainment to a form of communication and education that only the most precise of artists can manage.
Stern freshman, Mohan Maholtra, is competing on the “Jeopardy! College Championship.”

NYU Student in the Running to Win $100,000 Jeopardy Prize

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer • February 23, 2017
Stern freshman Mohan Maholtra talks competing on "Jeopardy! College Championship," his love for history and how he prepared for the game show.
On Friday and Saturday night, an all-male cast of Royal Ballet School graduates perform “Concerto Grosso” at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts.

ABT and Royal Ballet School Showcase Talent at Skirball

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer • February 17, 2017
Last weekend, the Skirball Center hosted the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company and the Royal Ballet School in an awe-inspiring and "en pointe" night of grace and precision.
The eerie dance theater performance, “Future Perfect,” runs at the Baruch Performing Arts Center till Sunday.

Vim Vigor Dance Company Haunts in “Future Perfect”

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer • February 9, 2017
Vim Vigor Dance Company creates a beautifully ambiguous, painstakingly detailed performance about four campers the not-so-dead body they happen upon in the woods.
Actor Jon Glasier, who plays Laird on "Girls", answering questions at the screening in Kimmel on Tuesday.

“Girls” Attracts More Than Just Girls

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer • February 1, 2017
The "Girls" screening and Q&A with cast members Alex Karpovsky and Jon Glaser was a major success for NYU's Student Resource Center and HBO.
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was one of the three ballets performed by the NYCB in honor of George Balanchine's birthday

“All Balanchine” Ballet Preserves NYCB Legacy

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer • January 27, 2017
In a worthy tribute to their founding artistic director George Balanchine, the latest New York City Ballet showcase "All Balanchine" stuns and awes audiences with its dancers' skill and precision.
BalletCollective pushed the boundaries of the classical art form in its dynamic and atmospheric performance on the 27th of October.

BalletCollective Goes Bigger, Better

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2016
BalletCollective's recent show at NYU's Skirball Center was an exciting development within ballet, using principal ballerinas that both grew and honored the tradition of the style.