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Sarah John, Deputy Opinion Editor
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Angèle’s success is crossing the Atlantic
Belgian pop star Angèle has been topping French music charts and recently recorded a song with Dua Lipa. Her New York City concert proves American audiences are starting to join the crowd.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• March 11, 2022
![As lovers celebrate their romantic holiday, Valentine’s Day can be the perfect time to enjoy a heartbreaking breakup album. (Staff Illustration by Aaliya Luthra)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Aaliya_Luthra_Music_recs-900x675.png)
This Valentine’s Day, listen to a breakup album
If you’re bitter about being alone on Valentine’s Day, check out the breakup albums we rounded up so you didn’t have to.
Yas Akdag, Isabella Armus, Valentina Arrieta, Ethan Beck, Paree Chopra, Sarah John, Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer and Jack Solomon
• February 14, 2022
![Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams’ latest album, “This Is What It Feels Like,” was released on Nov. 12. (Image courtesy of Interscope PR)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/arts-music-gracieabramsinterview-900x623.jpg)
A conversation with Gracie Abrams, the next queen of bedroom pop
WSN spoke with Gracie Abrams as she prepared for her upcoming tour, “This Is What It Feels Like.” She’ll also be opening for Olivia Rodrigo on the “SOUR” tour.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• February 10, 2022
![Mike Errico is a professor at the NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. On Nov. 7, he released his book “Music, Lyrics, and Life: A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter,” which features lessons from his years of teaching students. (Image courtesy of Mike Errico)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/arts-errico-900x686.jpeg)
Tisch prof reveals music struggles and triumphs in new book
Mike Errico’s book "Music, Lyrics, and Life" compiles lessons learned from his years of teaching students to overcome their fears and doubts as they enter the tumultuous music industry.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• November 8, 2021
![Inspired by modern pop idols, NYU senior, Sabrina Song, explodes onto the scene with her new single “Thaw”. A stunning showcase of her vocal and production prowess. (Photo by Clara Jeanne Reed)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/thaw-118-copy-900x720.jpg)
Let Sabrina Song put a picture in your mind
Tisch senior Sabrina Song, shares her inspiration for her latest track, “Thaw,” released April 30.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• May 5, 2021
![How NYU Can Really Support Mental Health](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
How NYU Can Really Support Mental Health
Mental health at NYU can’t improve until we realize that the people who need help are actually the ones least likely to ask for it.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• November 18, 2019
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Not All Activism Is Created Equal
Activists like Greta Thunberg and the Parkland kids are doing great work. But why are they the face of movements that started long before them?
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• September 30, 2019
!['IT Chapter Two' Supplies More Laughs Than Screams](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Screen-Shot-2019-09-10-at-9.17.40-PM-1-e1568164996441-900x681.png)
‘IT Chapter Two’ Supplies More Laughs Than Screams
In the sequel to the highest-grossing horror film of all time, jokes and feel-good moments soften any real feelings of horror.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• September 10, 2019
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Reflecting on Notre Dame and the Rightful Return of Africa’s Soul
It is possible to recognize what has been lost in the tragedy of the Notre Dame fire while simultaneously acknowledging what other, less discussed nations have lost at the hands of European colonization.
Sarah John, Deputy Opinion Editor
• April 28, 2019
![Creating the proper habits, such as studying, can improve students' daily lives. (Photo by Marva Shi)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/adjusted-Culture-Coffee_Marva-Shi-3-900x663.jpg)
Yes, You Really Should Call Your Mom Today
Call your mom or hit the gym today. Either way, it’s the right time to start putting the things that actually matter first.
Sarah John, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 28, 2019
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Don’t Forget Forgiveness
Forgiveness is often labelled as a sign of defeat. But in reality, it helps us remember to see the best in each other.
Sarah John, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 11, 2019
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We Can Do Better Than Voluntourism
Voluntourism often hurts communities more than it helps them. Instead, let’s invest in long-term solutions.
Sarah John, Deputy Opinion Editor
• March 1, 2019
![When Your NYU Community Doesn’t Respect You](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
When Your NYU Community Doesn’t Respect You
An editor gives her insight into the viral tweet regarding a racist incident at NYU’s Silver School for Social Work.
Sarah John, Deputy Opinion Editor
• February 19, 2019
![You Can Stop Pretending You Don’t Like Romantic Comedies](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
You Can Stop Pretending You Don’t Like Romantic Comedies
The romantic comedy genre is full of fun, light-hearted films that provide insight into relationships. Let’s all finally allow ourselves to be happy, guilt-free viewers.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• December 3, 2018
![Why I Keep Talking to White People About Racism](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
Why I Keep Talking to White People About Racism
And minorities should be able to respond to racism their own way, without any judgment.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• November 27, 2018
![The Death of the Hobby Is Sadder Than We Think](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
The Death of the Hobby Is Sadder Than We Think
People today pursue hobbies at lower rates, and that has more significant implications than one would expect.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• November 19, 2018
![Nigeria Is Watching Us, and We Are Letting Them Down](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
Nigeria Is Watching Us, and We Are Letting Them Down
The United States needs to remember that the current leader of our country projects a strong and at times dangerous influence in Nigeria.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• November 12, 2018
![Diverse in Race, Diverse in Thought](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
Diverse in Race, Diverse in Thought
Colleges aren’t sacrificing intellectual diversity by focusing on racial diversity. They are helping to create it.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• October 31, 2018
![Mr. Ro Hee Chang (second from right), defector from North Korea, spoke in a conversation hosted by NYU Freedom For North Korea and International Relations Society at NYU on Oct. 26. (via facebook.com)](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/news-northkorea-3-900x600.jpg)
‘Less Than $100 for 3 Years of Labor’
A North Korean defector spoke at NYU on Friday to raise awareness of labor abuses.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• October 29, 2018
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How Tandon Is Keeping Firefighters “ALIVE”
Firefighters will be better able to keep us ALIVE with this new training program.
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• October 25, 2018
![How NYU Can Include Everyone in the Classroom](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
How NYU Can Include Everyone in the Classroom
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• October 9, 2018
![How NYU Should Approach Free Speech and Trigger Warnings](https://nyunews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SarahJohn-900x900.jpg)
How NYU Should Approach Free Speech and Trigger Warnings
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• October 1, 2018
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Museums: the Unsung Heroes of Legitimacy
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• September 20, 2018
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