Tisch Gala Celebrates Students, Calls For Change

Ryan Mikel, Arts Editor • April 18, 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

Guru Ramanathan, Staff Writer • April 5, 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.

5 NYU Alumni Women Breaking Barriers in Their Industries

Tianne Johnson, Staff Writer • March 22, 2018

WSN highlights five notable NYU alumni for Women's History Month.

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”

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”

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.

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.