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Five Books by and About Women for International Women’s Day

If you’re looking for books that offer both realistic and dynamic depictions of women this March, here are some memoirs, novels and poetry collections that do just that.
Aashna Agarwal, Staff Writer March 8, 2019

Beyond the Bechdel Test, I’ve found that my standards for gender equality in books are basically nonexistent. In honor of International Women’s Day, here are five refreshing...

A Lazy Solution to Inequality in Hollywood

A Lazy Solution to Inequality in Hollywood

Jordan Reynolds, Arts Editor October 5, 2017
All-women reboots such as "Ghostbusters" and "Ocean's Eleven" are short-term solutions to the long-term problem of diversity in Hollywood.
Students audition for improv groups, thown into a scene on the spot to test their creativity.

NYU’s Improv Teams Search for New Performers

Jenny Levine, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Looking to perform comedy on campus? There are several improv, standup and sketch comedy groups that are holding auditions in September!
 "I'm in a polygamous marriage!" declares one of the characters in a Free Beer sketch.

Troupes come together for Comedy Prom Night

Sora Yu, Contributing Writer April 28, 2015
On April 24, Pasadena Golf Club presented "Comedy Prom Night," an evening featuring performances from seven NYU comedy troupes.
In one scene, a member takes her mother to meet the love of her life, Mount Everest.

All-female improv troupe passes Bechdel Test

Talia Milavetz, Staff Writer April 21, 2015
At NYU, Bechdel Test is the first and only all-women comedy troupe. However, founder Meghan Sullivan aspires to combat the challenges with representation that women face in comedy.
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Female-led comedies fail Bechdel Test

Audrey Deng, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Female-led comedies are failing the Bechdel Test

Feminism thrives at NYU, not elsewhere

WSN Editorial Board September 23, 2014
Feminism will prevail only if those who support the cause do their part to spread it.
All-female group livens NYU comedy community

All-female group livens NYU comedy community

Avery Chang, Staff Writer September 14, 2014
NYU’s first and only all-female comedy troupe, Bechdel Test, put on their first show of the semester on Sept. 13.