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An illustration of a woman wearing a red dress with five microphones pointing at her. Around the woman is a silhouette of a large planet and text “Beyond N.Y.U.” There are many smaller planets around the larger planet against a purple background.

Beyond NYU: Reporting the midterm elections for an ABC docuseries

Abby Wilson, News Editor October 21, 2022

With midterm elections looming, many are just now tuning in to a number of high-stakes races across the country. But Libby Cathey — along with six other young political reporters...

A still from the ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” Pictured are actors Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, William Stanford Davis.

‘Abbott Elementary’ is a reminder of the importance of comedies

The new ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary” has set records for the network and already been renewed for a second season. The show’s lovable characters, refreshing humor and original plot make it a must-watch.
Sunny Sequeira, UTA Staff Editor March 29, 2022

Spoiler warning: This article includes potential spoilers for “Abbott Elementary.” Quinta Brunson is a name that may ring familiar. Many will remember her from Buzzfeed’s...

Actress Yara Shahidi and her mother Keri Shahidi discuss their efforts to support disenfranchised communities. (Image courtesy of NYU)

Yara and Keri Shahidi impart cycle of success for Black creatives with 7th Sun Production and educational endeavors at NYU talk

Yara and Keri Shahidi spoke with Lisa Coleman about how their desire to help create space for disenfranchised communities is rooted in their family values.
Alina Hollister and Sara Jordan Ruttert February 14, 2022

In celebration of NYU's 17th annual MLK Week, actress, activist, Harvard student and producer Yara Shahidi participated in a conversation with her mother, Keri Shahidi, and NYU’s...

What if NYU schools were on the Bachelor, competing for the roses? (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Off-Third: The Bachelor: Violet Edition

What would happen if the schools of NYU competed for the bachelor’s roses?
Liv Rocklin, Staff Writer February 25, 2020

Do you accept my final loan? As a long time (and very invested) fan of ABC’s “The Bachelor,” this season starring Peter “still-in-love-with-Hannah-Brown” Weber, is just...

Colton Underwood, the recently selected star of the 23rd season of "The Bachelor." (Courtesy of ABC)

Colton Underwood Is the Virgin “Bachelor”

Announcement of ABC's first "Virgin Bachelor" shocks audiences and creates mixed expectations for 23rd season.
Liv Rocklin, Contributing Writer October 16, 2018

What happens when you mix “The Bachelorette,” “Bachelor in Paradise,” zero sexual partners and 25,000 Instagram comments begging ABC to change their mind on a new “Bachelor”...

ABC’s new drama, Wicked City, premiered on the 27th of October, 2015.

‘Wicked City’ does not live up to hype

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Ed Westwick kills for sport on the streets of Sunset Boulevard in ABC's new show, "Wicked City."
In her efforts to stop bullying, NYU sophomore Aija Mayrock has published a book “The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen”.

Gallatin sophomore fights bullying with book and activism

Jeffrey Kopp, Contributing Writer October 15, 2015
Gallatin Sophmore Aija Mayrock brings awareness to bullying through her book “The Survival Guide to Bullying: Written by a Teen.”
ABC’s new show “Fresh Off the Boat” is based on Eddie Huang’s memoir.

New show offers ‘Fresh’ perspectives

Nivea Serrao, Staff Writer February 2, 2015
ABC's new show, "Fresh off the Boat" brings underrepresented Asian Americans to the forefront of television.
LIVE STREAM: Midterm Elections 2014

LIVE STREAM: Midterm Elections 2014

November 4, 2014

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‘Selfie’ updates classic story with tech twist

Sam Tsui, Contributing Writer September 30, 2014
ABC's "Selfie" is charming and social-media savvy, but thin on plot and plausibility.
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‘Scandal’ continues to defy expectations of network TV capabilities

October 24, 2013
As the hit ABC show continues its third season, it offers a compelling story unlike few network dramas like it.
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Rebel Wilson almost rescues ‘Super Fun Night’ from mediocrity

October 2, 2013
In ABC’s “Super Fun Night,” Rebel Wilson uses her facial expressions to make the show comical.