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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Tisch program to relocate to permanent space after prof. complaints

The university announced it will permanently relocate practice rooms for the New Studio on Broadway, a drama program in the Tisch School of the Arts, to 196 Mercer St. following complaints from adjuncts.
Adrianna Nehme, News Editor February 29, 2024

Students in the Tisch School of the Arts' musical theater program are no longer taking voice lessons in 6-by-8-foot rooms with poor ventilation, after professors filed a grievance...

A group of students standing in front of a beige mattress with various pieces of film equipment in a warehouse.

Tisch announces online master’s in producing

The new program, which will be Tisch’s first online-only degree, will be available beginning next fall.
Luke McCrory, Contributing Writer October 31, 2023

NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts announced it is accepting applications for a new, completely virtual Master of Arts degree in producing, which will be offered starting next fall. The...

NYU president Linda Mills sits on the couch in a set resembling a dorm on the black stage. Two students sit at a bed closer to the front of the stage, whereas Mills is closer to the back. Red and white fairy lights are visible in the background.

Mills kicks off term with first Presidential Welcome

University president Linda Mills joined student performers onstage and addressed the crowd at this semester’s “Presidential Welcome Reality Show.”
Bruna Horvath and Krish Dev August 29, 2023

NYU president Linda Mills greeted thousands of first-year students on Tuesday, during her first-ever Presidential Welcome speech at Radio City Music Hall.  Mills hosted students...

Off-Third: Tisch Dean Sends Video of Herself Dancing to ‘Sicko Mode’ to Student Diagnosed with Coronavirus

Off-Third: Tisch Dean Sends Video of Herself Dancing to ‘Sicko Mode’ to Student Diagnosed with Coronavirus

You thought her video dancing to “Losing My Religion” was tone-deaf, but wait until you see her latest video.
Noah Friend, Off-Third Editor March 30, 2020

In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, university administrators have come under fire for their response to student’s pleas for help. However, one administrator in particular...

Alec Baldwin at the Tisch Gala 2018. (Photo by Veronica Liow)

Tisch Gala Celebrates Students, Calls For Change

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor April 17, 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.
Allyson Green is the new Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts. She was previously the the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California.

Tisch dean reflects on first year

Hannah Rittner, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
The new Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts, Allyson Green, reflected on her first year at NYU with WSN.