Julia Diorio, Arts Editor
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Staff Recs: Election season
We are all exhausted, but for the love of God, get out and vote tomorrow.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Dani Biondi, Eleanor Jacobs and Siobhán Minerva
• November 4, 2024
Inside the Boxd: ‘After,’ ‘Trap,’ ‘Cuckoo’ and more
Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!
Isabella D'Erasmo, Annie Emans, Julia Diorio, Dani Biondi, Krish Dev and Karina Rower
• October 28, 2024
Review: ‘SABLE,’ is Bon Iver’s self-fulfilling prophecy in heartbreak
The 12-minute return to Bon Iver channels the frontman’s deepest insecurities into acoustic guitar and occasional trumpet.
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor
• October 23, 2024
Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast
The audio journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika spoke to WSN about his new podcast, “Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD.”
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor
• October 4, 2024
Staff Recs: Some scary stuff
Halloween haters and lovers alike are welcome here.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Dani Biondi, Eleanor Jacobs and Siobhán Minerva
• October 2, 2024
Victor de Souza’s ‘The Rabbit hOle of Style’ puts a summery twist on ’80s grunge
Florals and studs may seem like an unfit pairing, but designer Victor de Souza brings these elements together in his Spring/Summer 2025 New York Fashion Week show.
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor
• September 9, 2024
Staff Recs: Falling into autumn
The best media to cozy up to during the fall semester.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Dani Biondi, Siobhán Minerva and Eleanor Jacobs
• September 4, 2024
Navigating the NYC arts scene as an NYU student
New York City can be an overwhelming and expensive place to spend your weekends — here are some of the best places to go on a budget.
Alexa Donovan and Julia Diorio
• August 7, 2024
2024’s Gov Ball takes New Yorkers by storm
Post Malone, The Killers and SZA were this year’s headliners at the Governors Ball Music Festival, which took place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Julia Diorio, Arts Editor
• June 11, 2024
Staff Recs: HOT HOT HOT!
As the semester comes to a close, welcome in the warm weather with some of our summery staff favorites.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Mick Gaw, Clara Scholl and Stephanie Wong
• May 3, 2024
Review: ‘boy’ is an ethereal recollection of nostalgia
The 5SOS frontman Luke Hemmings released his second solo project as an EP that works through his starstruck past on the stage.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• April 29, 2024
Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a humanizing and chaotic chronicle of heartbreak
Taylor Swift continues to keep her fans on their toes with an album that peers into her mind as she rises into incomprehensible fame.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• April 22, 2024
Inside the Boxd: ‘Monkey Man,’ ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ and more
Inside the Boxd is a column documenting WSN staffers’ recent film reviews on Letterboxd. Grab some popcorn and get that watchlist ready!
Anna Baird-Hassell, Julia Diorio, Mick Gaw, Grace Katz, Karina Rower, Samson Tu and Stephanie Wong
• April 19, 2024
Staff Recs: HEAR ME OUT!
This is a judgment-free zone.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Mick Gaw, Clara Scholl and Stephanie Wong
• April 2, 2024
Fall Out Boy’s latest MSG performance proves that punk rock is not dead
Fall Out Boy’s sold-out weekend at Madison Square Garden demonstrated a revival for the punk genre.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• March 28, 2024
Q&A: Punchlove on its debut album ‘Channels’
A band of five NYU graduates, Punchlove, released its debut album and is currently going on tour.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• March 14, 2024
Staff Recs: Who runs the world?
Our favorite feminist media to carry you into this Women’s History Month cultured and empowered.
Clara Scholl, Stephanie Wong, Mick Gaw, Alexa Donovan and Julia Diorio
• March 8, 2024
‘An exploitative environment’: The interns behind Electric Lady Studios
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• February 20, 2024
The case for Greta Gerwig
“Barbie” snubs in the Oscar nominations have the internet in an uproar.
Julia Diorio, Music Editor
• February 2, 2024
Staff Recs: Mwah!
WSN’s Arts Desk spotlight their favorite swoon-worthy books, tunes and films to celebrate this Valentine’s Day.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Mick Gaw, Clara Scholl and Stephanie Wong
• February 1, 2024
5 NYC movies to get you excited about being back on campus
The best movies for living your main-character life.
Julia Diorio, Mick Gaw and Alexa Donovan
• January 31, 2024
Staff Rants: New beginnings or old complaints?
WSN staff shares their thoughts on the beginning of the 2024 spring semester.
Julia Diorio, Molly Koch, Abi Rivera, Yezen Saadah, Ania Keenan, Mick Gaw, Carmo Moniz and Krish Dev
• January 30, 2024
Books beyond Bobst: A story about a father and daughter, a book narrated by an obsessive wife, and more
Books beyond Bobst is a monthly 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, Julia Diorio, Emily Genova and Alisha Goel
• January 29, 2024
Staff Recs: la fin.
Join WSN’s Arts Desk in celebrating some of this year’s artistic triumphs.
Julia Diorio, Alexa Donovan, Mick Gaw, Clara Scholl and Stephanie Wong
• December 4, 2023
‘The Nutcracker’ is worth your time this December
With its timeless magic and intricate artistry, “The Nutcracker” is a ballet built to be a lasting holiday tradition.
Julia Diorio and Carmo Moniz
• December 4, 2023
Staff Recs: Caw-caw!
WSN’s Arts Desk shares their fowl-themed favorites.
Julia Diorio, Mick Gaw, Stephanie Wong, Alexa Donovan and Clara Scholl
• November 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
• October 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
• October 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
• October 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
• October 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
• September 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
• September 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
• September 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
• April 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
• April 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
• April 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
• April 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
• April 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
• April 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
• March 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
• March 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
• February 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
• February 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
• January 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
• December 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
• December 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
• December 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
• November 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
• November 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
• November 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
• November 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
• September 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
• September 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
• September 23, 2022
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