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

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Browning Brings Experience and Humor to Swim Team

Browning Brings Experience and Humor to Swim Team

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
Harrison "Hank" Browning, newly appointed assistant swimming coach, as both a decorated swimming career as well as a rather comedic past.
A 1998 political satire, “Bulworth” was brought back to the big screen at the Metrograph Theater as the election draws near.

‘Bulworth’ Relevant 20 Years Later

Daniella Nichinson, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
"Bulworth" might have been released in 1998, but its political satire seems eerily familiar in the context of today's presidential race.
Written and directed by Jonathan Sheldon, "Swing State" is comedy parodying the current elections.

Timely ‘Swing State’ Satirizes the Alt–Right

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer November 3, 2016
If the stress of the real 2016 presidential election is getting to you, don't worry — the new film "Swing State" will let you laugh at the exact same situation, with the safety net of knowing that it's fake.
In "The Pumpkin Pie Show: Stump Speeches", writer and actor Clay McLeod Chapman incorporates the horrors of Halloween and the current presidential election into a humorous, vulgar show.

The Election Gets a Spooky Twist

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer October 24, 2016
With just the right amount of Halloween gore and vulgarity, "The Pumpkin Pie Show: Stump Speeches" perfectly parodies the 2016 presidential election, throwing shade (or rather, guts) at both sides of the partisan debate.
“Search Party,” a television series created by two Tisch graduates, highlights its actors’ individuality in the show’s dark comedy.

Searching for Genuine Sentiment

Emily Conklin, Staff Writer October 23, 2016
"Search Party," the new television series on TBS co-created by NYU alumni Charles Rogers and Sarah-Violet Bliss, dives deep into both the comedic and the dark aspects of life in New York as a millennial.
Under St. Marks Theater, located at 94 St. Marks Pl., is an underground theater, which brings in a diversity of performances such as “Live in the Village.”

Over-the-Top Comedy at Under St. Marks

Thomas Miritello, Staff Writer October 20, 2016
In the latest installation of its monthly "Live in the Village" series, comedians Under St. Marks put on a commendable performance, even despite its less-than-full crowd.
PUFFS, an Off-Broadway production, parodies Harry Potter through the eyes of an extraordinarily average Hufflepuff student.

PUFFS Is Bringing Potter Back

Arimeta Diop, Staff Writer October 16, 2016
The passion and love inspired by the Harry Potter series will never die - and more importantly, it will never stop being perfect fodder for parodies.

In Comedy Central’s series “Drunk History,” drunk comedians retell history as live recreations mimic their tellings.

History is Better Drunk

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 4, 2016
With originality and spunk, "Drunk History" begins its latest season by proving that its formula for recounting history with alcohol and humor has not yet worn out it welcome.
Adam Conover, starring in his TV show and live performances of "Adam Ruins Everything" interviews with WSN where he discusses his recent experiences.

Adam Conover, King of Ruining

Thomas Miritello, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016

In the dimly lit Gowanus venue The Bell House last Sunday sat a sold-out crowd comprised of people waiting to have the upcoming presidential election absolutely ruined for them....

Jordan Carlos is a comedian known for his reoccurring role on the Colbert Report and is a writer for The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.

Unconventional ‘I’ll Leave You With This’ Has Audience Off-Guard and in Hysterics

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 28, 2016
In his quirky, unique comedy show at Union Hall, Jordan Carlos hosted a lineup of comedians whose initiative was to perform their closing skit first. The result: total hilarity.
Matt Cooper's "Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?" will be released in theaters on Friday, September 16.

Satire Aims Its Sights at Politics, Gender and Guns

Katherine Armstrong, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016
Matt Cooper's new film "Is That A Gun In Your Pocket?..." brings comedy to its knees in a standoff of men, women, and guns rights activists.
On Saturday, Amanda Xeller performed her solo sketch comedy show "Pegasus"

“Pegasus” Brings Humor in Strange Skits

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 13, 2016
Amanda Xeller's stand-up comedy show "Pegasus" finds its hit-and-miss humor in her strangely unique skits.