All content by Skylar Boilard

Review: ‘Forever Is a Feeling’ is for the romantics
Lucy Dacus’ new album beautifully explores the multifaceted elements of romance through sentimental songwriting.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• April 7, 2025

Books beyond Bobst: A novel in verse, a journalism-centered drama and more
Books beyond Bobst is a book-rec column highlighting what NYU students are reading now, outside of their classes. If you’re in need of a new read, look no further.
Alexa Donovan, Skylar Boilard, Maya Santiago and Ciara Lang
• April 7, 2025

Review: ‘Snow White’ fails to charm viewers
Rachel Zegler is the only saving grace in the film plagued by CGI dwarfs and Gal Gadot’s lackluster acting.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• April 2, 2025

5 books written by Irish authors
Appreciate Irish American heritage month by exploring these books by notable Irish authors.
Siobhán Minerva, Anna Baird-Hassell, Eleanor Jacobs, Ciara Lang and Skylar Boilard
• March 19, 2025

Review: Lady Gaga’s ‘MAYHEM’ is a revitalized return to form
The NYU alum’s latest studio album thrives when she embraces her eccentricities and falters when she boxes herself in.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• March 18, 2025

Photo: On the Street: Framing
The Multimedia Desk
• March 17, 2025

Review: Tate McRae ascends to pop princess status in ‘So Close to What’
The singer is her most confident self in her latest studio album, making it easily her best work to date.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• March 7, 2025

Review: The newest ‘Bridget Jones’ installment is unnecessary and disorienting
"Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” tries a tone shift but lacks the emotional depth necessary — a poor wrap-up of the beloved franchise.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• February 24, 2025

4 books to read in celebration of Black History Month
These books highlight Black authors and their excellent works of literature.
Siobhán Minerva, Pritheva Zakaria, Oshmi Ghosh and Skylar Boilard
• February 21, 2025

10 love songs we adore
These musical picks are like a box of chocolates for your playlist.
Eleanor Jacobs, Pritheva Zakaria, Skylar Boilard, Dani Biondi, Amelia Knust, Maggie Turner, Isabella D’Erasmo, Eva Mundo, Luke Vrba and Annie Emans
• February 13, 2025

80WSE’s latest exhibition explores a better society through fashion
Curated by NYU Costume Studies students, “Framing Fashion Fantasies: Windows Into…” thoughtfully addresses leading social issues through style.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• February 11, 2025

10 guilty pleasure albums that we unapologetically love
Here’s what’s playing in our headphones when no one else is listening.
Eleanor Jacobs, Dani Biondi, Skylar Boilard, Pritheva Zakaria, Rory Lustberg, Roshan Rao, Ellie Miller, Leo Field, Ellie DaSilva and Oshmi Ghosh
• February 6, 2025

10 songs for your cold-weather playlist
It’s finally feeling like winter is near, and these songs will let you lean into your chilly-weather sensibilities.
Eleanor Jacobs, Kaleo Zhu, Dani Biondi, Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Annie Emans, Amelia Knust, Ellie Miller, Skylar Boilard, Erwin Chen and Jasmin Rostamirad
• November 19, 2024

Review: The Met’s newest exhibition breathes life into Italy’s colossal history
“Siena: The Rise of Painting, 1300-1350” transports viewers to medieval Italy.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• November 18, 2024

Review: ‘Barbie®: A Cultural Icon’ offers hope for women in uncertain times
The Museum of Arts and Design’s new exhibition helps women begin to heal when all might feel lost.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• November 15, 2024

Review: ‘What It Becomes’ educates viewers on the process of creating
The small exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art highlights the process of art-making through 18 different pieces of art varying in media.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• October 28, 2024

Review: ‘Heartstopper’ season 3 is unrelentingly authentic
Alice Oseman’s series covers more mature themes without losing its heartwarming energy.
Skylar Boilard, Staff Writer
• October 22, 2024

Review: COIN lets go of expectations on ‘I’m Not Afraid Of Music Anymore’
COIN admirably embraces vulnerability in its latest album, but it suffers slightly from a monotonous sound.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• September 26, 2024

Review: The play ‘Stereophonic’ tells the bittersweet story of a ’70s band
After originating at Playwrights Horizons, “Stereophonic” brings the raw reality of band life to Broadway.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• April 25, 2024

Review: ‘Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys’ is a celebration of diversity
The new exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum proves that diversity in art inspires audiences.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• April 8, 2024

Review: ‘Evolution’ proves Sheryl Crow is best when sticking to her roots
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s 12th studio album, released on March 29, is a mixed bag.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• April 8, 2024

Review: ‘Deeper Well’ is the embodiment of emotional spring cleaning
Country singer Kacey Musgraves’ sixth studio album, “Deeper Well,” returns to the artist’s roots with refreshing clarity.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• March 29, 2024

Review: ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ does celebrity casting right
“Mean Girls” film star Jonathan Bennett joins fellow Broadway stars in the revival of “Monty Python’s Spamalot,” proving that sometimes stunt casting has the potential to actually work.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• February 28, 2024

Review: Declan McKenna’s ‘What Happened to the Beach?’ is a wonderfully weird exploration of music
Singer-songwriter Declan McKenna transitions from indie-pop to a more psychedelic sound with the release of his new album, “What Happened to the Beach?”
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• February 22, 2024

Hozier’s detailed lyricism brings back nostalgic Valentine’s Day
Unlike many other love songs circulating this season, the Irish singer-songwriter’s intimate lyrics and unique references keeps audiences feeling special this Valentine’s Day.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• February 5, 2024

Review: blink-182’s ‘ONE MORE TIME…’ is a welcomed revitalization of 2000s pop-punk
The band simultaneously returned to and refreshed its roots with the release of its ninth studio album.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• October 30, 2023

Review: Zach Bryan’s ‘Boys Of Faith’ is the perfect folk EP for the nostalgics
Zach Bryan surprises fans with his new EP, bringing them 16 minutes of emotionally unfiltered Americana folk.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer
• September 28, 2023


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Grace Tan, Identity & Equity Editor • April 11, 2025

Bella Simonte, Dining Editor • April 11, 2025