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Concept Art by Lee Milby from the advanced short film "Cow-Boy," a drama about fraternity hazing (Courtesy of Bronson Aznavorian).

Funding Your Cinematic Dream

Tisch Film & TV seniors discuss crowdfunding thousands of dollars for their advanced short films.
Guru Ramanathan, Arts Editor January 28, 2019

“The very fact that a movie gets made is a miracle,” the Chief Operating Officer of FilmNation Entertainment said to Tisch Film & TV senior Bronson Aznavorian during his...

(Photo by Katie Peurrung)

Aree Worawongwasu | A Journey Home

Janice Lee, Opinion Editor December 6, 2018

Inside her East Village apartment, Aree Worawongwasu sat cross-legged on her bed. Social justice posters hide her white walls and the typography yells phrases like “not your...

An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

An Asian Performing Artist Erased From History

Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Ash Ryoo, Columnist November 25, 2018
Despite the persistent stereotypes that Asian performers face, Sessue Hayakawa, a Japanese American actor, was a Hollywood leading man in the era of silent films.
Identifying Your Individual Color on the Ethnic Palette

Identifying Your Individual Color on the Ethnic Palette

Ash Ryoo, Columnist October 11, 2018
We often tend to assume that all those who identify with one ethnicity share similar cultures and experiences. But this assumption can be harmful and limit artists' ability to freely express who they are.
Facing Microaggressions as an Asian

Facing Microaggressions as an Asian

Microaggressions plague racial minorities, and the arts are no exception. But how can we address them?
Ash Ryoo, Columnist September 12, 2018
Microaggressions plague racial minorities, even in the arts. But how can we address them?
Women's March on Washington

Women’s March on Washington

Carolyn Fan, Contributing Writer January 23, 2017
Carolyn Fan and her family's history is deeply intertwined with protesting — and she hopes to continue it in the age of Trump.
Fox News Segment Pushes Asian Voters Left

Fox News Segment Pushes Asian Voters Left

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor October 10, 2016
Thanks to idiots like Jesse Watters and people like him, when Asians vote, they’ll vote for Democrats.
Asian-Americans Deserve Racial Nuance

Asian-Americans Deserve Racial Nuance

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor February 1, 2016
Asian-Americans, as one of the fastest growing demographics in the United States, can neither look past the grievances caused by primarily white institutions, nor can they ignore the problematic tendencies within their own communities.
Terese Yue (left), Dr. Michao Jin and Professor Eli Kim discuss their experiences living as Asian-Americans to teach the next generation.

Panel brings discrimination against Asians to forefront

Christine Wang, Staff Writer April 21, 2015
Speakers discussed the experiences of young Asian-Americans who face cultural differences in the U.S.
Representation of Asian Americans in film limited

Representation of Asian Americans in film limited

Zahra Haque, Staff Columnist December 5, 2014
Roles should showcase the full spectrum of diversity and complexity in Asian-American populations.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

City college students explore culture of Asian-Americans

Ann Schmidt, News Editor April 28, 2014
The New York City Asian American Student Conference hosted a conference at NYU on April 26 to give students a chance to discuss racial and sociopolitical issues in Asian-American culture.
Blog fights minority stereotype in U.S.

Blog fights minority stereotype in U.S.

February 11, 2014
Generasion, NYU's Asian-American interest magazine, hosted Phil Yu at an event on Monday night.