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

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'Blame," the self-written, self-directed, self-produced, self edited and self-starred film by Quinn Shephard debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival April 22.

Tribeca 2017: 22-Year-Old Writer, Actor and Director Quinn Shephard Talks ‘Blame’

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer April 27, 2017
The budding 22-year-old filmmaker Quinn Shephard made her directorial debut at 15, and this year at Tribeca Film Festival, she's taken a shot at writing, directing and starring in "Blame," a new take on the Arthur Miller classic "The Crucible."
“Nise: The Heart of Madness" is about psychiatrist Dr. Nise da Silver, who uses paints, dogs and love to start a revolution in which she raises awareness for those with schizophrenia.

In ‘Nise,’ One Woman Changes the Way We Treat Madness

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer April 27, 2017
Director Roberto Berliner’s quietly scrutinizing camera brings the life of famed psychiatrist Dr. Nise da Silveira — a pioneer in moving away from ice-pick lobotomies to more humane, expressive therapies — to life in "Nise: The Heart of Madness."
Zoey Deutch plays Erica Vandross in "Flower,"  directed by Max Winkler.

Tribeca 2017: ‘Flower’ Nips at Poignant Buds

Matthew Holman, Staff Writer April 27, 2017
“Flower” examines the mental trials and tribulations of both free-spirited and closed individuals, and most of the time it manages to pull it off. It is a complex film of underage sex and family relationships, but somehow manages to be both candid and serious.
The much-anticipated return of "Fargo" picks up right where it left off in its Minnesotan melodrama, surpassing even the most wary of critics' expectations.

The Return to ‘Fargo’

Natalie Whalen, Entertainment Editor April 25, 2017
The newest season of "Fargo" has officially returned, and the return to Minnesota's snowy and mysterious landscape is perfectly sinister with the Coen brother's original film.
Jörgen Liik as Hans and Jaan Tooming as the Devil in Rainer Sarnet’s movie. “November” follows the lives of Estonian villagers through beautiful, black-and-white screenplay.

Tribeca 2017: Devils, Demons and Estonian Hijinks in ‘November’

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2017
"November" is a chilly and gleefully spiteful dance of 19th-century Estonian villagers, their ruling German barons and helpful demons possessing makeshift bodies of farm tools and discarded bones.
“The Sensitives” follows the lives of people with chemical and electromagnetic hypersensitivity, where victims can have debilitating reactions to exposure to even the slightest artificial fragrance or electromagnetic radiation. The documentary required extensive precautions to preserve the health of the victims.

Tribeca 2017: ‘Sensitives’ Documentary as Hyper-aware as Its Subjects

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-in-Chief April 25, 2017
How do you live in a world where the very presence of a cellphone in the room can slur your speech and cause blood in your stool? As it turns out, very carefully.
What We’re Listening To: H.A.G.S.

What We’re Listening To: H.A.G.S.

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor April 25, 2017
As WSN signs off for the last week of full production for the semester, we have one last thing to say - H.A.G.S.
Dalton Corr, a Steinhardt Music Business senior, recently released his new single, “I Think of You.” The track combines the sounds of retro classics and modern electronic music for a truly unique experience.

‘I Think of You’ Feels as Salty-Sweet as Summer

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor April 25, 2017
Steinhardt senior Dalton Corr's new love song "I Think of You" is out on Village Records, and it is a sweet and salty treat — just like trail mix!
Stephanie Danler, author of “Sweetbitter,”  explained the history of the word on April 13 at Greenlight Bookstore.

‘Sweetbitter:’ Seeing Sex From A Female Perspective

Nicolette Natale, Contributing Writer April 24, 2017
After centuries of mistranslation of the original Greek word that we know as "bittersweet," author Stephanie Danler is putting the translation — and female sexual consent — into a new light.
The group With Snack, along with three other artists from NYU performed at The Bowery Electric this past Thursday for a “Joint Jams” showcase on April 20.

The Hits Kept Coming at ‘Joint Jams’

Emilia Yu, Contributing Writer April 24, 2017
In honor of 4/20, four NYU artists had a high time playing a joint show at the Bowery Electric.
“The Handmaid’s Tale,” directed by Bruce Miller and based off Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel, will debut on Hulu beginning April 26. The first episode screened at the Tribeca Film Festival this Friday.

Tribeca 2017: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Promises Frightening TV

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
With timing eerily parallel to current struggles to protect the rights of women and the LGBT community, Margaret Atwood's dystopic "The Handmaid's Tale" has officially had its premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
On April 19, the MCC Media Lab, a departmental media-making organization within Steinhardt, hosted its second annual showcase of projects that highlighted protests and social commentary. Shirley Ogolla, NYU graduate student, retells the stories she has heard from WIlliamsburg locals.

MCC Showcase Celebrates Maker Communities

Eliot Choi, Contributing Writer April 24, 2017
Steinhardt's Media, Culture and Communications hosted its second annual student showcase at the Media Lab last week, hosting art that gave critiques on everything from conventional beauty standards to government surveillance.