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

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Alec Baldwin at the Tisch Gala 2018. (Photo by Veronica Liow)

Tisch Gala Celebrates Students, Calls For Change

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor April 17, 2018
A call for change in diversity and inclusivity at NYU was at the center of Tisch School of the Arts' annual gala this year.
Diversity: Hollywood’s Two-Way Street

Diversity: Hollywood’s Two-Way Street

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer April 4, 2018
The 90th Academy Awards was meant to be an extraordinary event for various reasons. Film in 2017 seemed to represent the gradual shift in America’s culture.
Alyssa Petersel (LMSW '17) is the CEO and Founder of My Wellbeing, a company that promotes mental health by connecting people with therapists and health resources.

5 NYU Alumni Women Breaking Barriers in Their Industries

Tianne Johnson, Staff Writer March 21, 2018
WSN highlights five notable NYU alumni for Women's History Month.
The Awards Feature

The Awards Feature

We all dream in violet.
Ryan Mikel and Molly Dolan March 5, 2018

Let’s face it: the Academy Awards is not the end-all, be-all for measuring aptitude and success in the film industry. Every year there are snubs. Every year there is controversy....

Dee Rees: “Mudbound”

Dee Rees: “Mudbound”

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor March 5, 2018
Tisch grad and "Mudbound" writer/director Dee Rees became the first black woman to be nominated for best adapted screenplay at the Academy Awards.
Rachel Morrison: “Mudbound”

Rachel Morrison: “Mudbound”

Molly Dolan, Social Media Editor March 5, 2018
WSN recently spoke with Rachel Morrison on "Mudbound" and and history-making nomination for best cinematography at the 90th Academy Awards.
The 2018 Oscars Awards presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, will honor the best films of 2017 on March 4, 2018 in Los Angeles.

NYU at the Oscars, Again

Alex Cullina, Contributing Writer January 26, 2018
The Academy Awards' efforts to reform and diversify its membership shone a little brighter this year with wide-ranging nominees and multiple NYU alums.