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

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You, Me and the Apocalypse premiered in the US last Thursday, Jan 28, on NBC.

‘You, Me and the Apocalypse’ Revives Doomsday Plots

Anubhuti Kumar, Staff Writer February 4, 2016
"You, Me and the Apocalypse" is NBC's surprisingly fresh take on the end of the world.
Commedia Dell’Artichoke tells the story of a pizza shop owner in New York City, through music, masks and improve.

New Play Gives out Free Artichoke Pizza

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor January 25, 2016
Enjoy your slice as you watch this hilarious comedy about a pizza shop.
Eric Klinenberg, Professor of Sociology at NYU, is pictured with his recently published book, “Modern Romance".

Q&A with ‘Modern Romance’ co-author

NIshad More, Contributing Writer November 30, 2015
Sociologist and NYU professor Eric Klinenberg and comedian Aziz Ansari join forces in "Modern Romance." Klinenberg talked with WSN about working with the actor and the sociological aspects of romance.
The WSN Staff recommends comedy shows and stand-up specials.

Staff Recs: Comedy Series

The WSN staff recommends their favorite stand-up comedy specials and TV shows.
‘Entertainment’ not very entertaining

‘Entertainment’ not very entertaining

Dejarelle Gaines, Staff Writer November 11, 2015
"Entertainment" shows that even stand-up comedy can lose its fun and excitement.
Hammerkatz, an NYU sketch comedy group and longform improv troupe, is teaming up with Dangerbox on Nov. 14 to put on a show free of charge.

This Weekend: November 13-15

Patrick Pauley, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Top things to do this weekend.
Comedians today face unfair political burden

Comedians today face unfair political burden

Mandy Freebairn, Contributing Writer September 29, 2015
Comedians are increasingly expected to be politically correct. But their job is to make us laugh, and keeping tame hurts their comedy too much.
Special proves Peretti’s comedic power

Special proves Peretti’s comedic power

Sidney Butler, Contributing Writer November 18, 2014
"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" star Chelsea Peretti delivers laughs and poignant social media commentary in her new Netflix special.
Improv expert  discusses new book

Improv expert discusses new book

Bailey Wolff, Contributing Writer October 27, 2014
Ruth Zaporah, a pioneer in improvisational theatre, presented her book, Improvisation on the Edge: Notes from On and Off the Stage, and discussed her lifetime as a performer and teacher for an audience at NYU’s bookstore.
Stop Saying Women Are Not Funny, They Are

Stop Saying Women Are Not Funny, They Are

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist September 18, 2014
This ridiculous stigma surrounding female comics taints every joke they tell.
Late night talk shows should consider female hosts

Late night talk shows should consider female hosts

Annie Cohen, Contributing Columnist September 18, 2014
Given the current pool of prominent, successful and qualified female comedians, the lack of women in the late night talk show host role is disgraceful.
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.