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Vaporwave: Songs for the Disaffected

Vaporwave: Songs for the Disaffected

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large April 4, 2018
If you’re too bitter for the hipsters, though — if their disillusionment still sounds like it’s played in a major key — vaporwave is the music for you.
Poster for Nijla Mu'min coming-of-age film "Jinn", which explores black and Muslim identity in today's political landscape.

‘Jinn’ Brings Fire and Life to Teenage Crisis

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large March 27, 2018
Nijla Mu'min’s "Jinn" explores black and Muslim identity in today's political landscape through a girl's coming-of-age.
A scene from “Blindspotting,” starring Daveed Diggs as Collin and Rafael Casal as Miles.

Dark Commentary in Enlightening ‘Blindspotting’

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large March 19, 2018
"Blindspotting" grapples with friendship and the intersection of race and class, set against the rapidly gentrifying Bay Area. The film premiered last week at SXSW.
WSN staff talks about their best Halloween childhood costumes ranging from Tigger to being a washing machine.

Staff Recs: Best Childhood Halloween Costumes

WSN staff members choose their best childhood halloween costumes.
Sautéed potatoes is one of the many ways to cook a side dish for your meal.

Staff Recs: Best Way to Eat a Potato

The WSN staff tells you their favorite ways to eat the versatile potato.
‘Elizabeth Blue’ Is the Love Story Mental Illness Deserves

‘Elizabeth Blue’ Is the Love Story Mental Illness Deserves

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large September 20, 2017
"Elizabeth Blue" is a film that deals with mental illness in a fleshed-out way, without reducing itself to stereotypes or stigmas.
NYU professor Alexandra Zelman-Doring shines in "The Itch."

Scratching an ‘Itch’ You Hate to Have

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large September 18, 2017
"The Itch" centers around the relationship one has with an alcoholic loved one — a relationship that not everyone can relate to experiencing, but a heart-wrenching one nonetheless.
Spettacolo is a documentary film following the lives of villagers whose home has become defined by its iconic style of entertainment.

“Spettacolo” — Tradition, Irony and a Stage

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large September 5, 2017
Spettacolo, a documentary about the lives of villagers in Monticchiello, is a story about stories, a film that takes the documentary genre and flips it on its head.
Dear Evan Hansen has captivated the hearts of audiences and critics alike, collecting a number of Tony nominations and wins.

Starting Off with a Broadway Bang

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-at-Large August 28, 2017
To start your year off with a little drama, here are a few shows currently on Broadway that offer discounted rush or lottery tickets that have already found their place in audiences’ hearts.
Steinhardt alumni Ian Axel and Chad King, who make up the platinum-selling music group A Great Big World, accepted the 2017 Dorothy Height Distinguished Alumni Award at this year's Steinhardt Undergraduate Commencement ceremony. The duo graduated in 2007 from the school's Music Business program.

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development Commencement ‘17

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2017

Bagpipes and raucous cheers met the graduating students of the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development’s class of 2017 as they proceeded down the aisles...

Students and loved ones celebrate after the closing of the 2017 College of Global Public Health Commencement ceremony. The ceremony was held at New York's historic Town Hall, home to many iconic moments in social justice.

College of Global Public Health Commencement ‘17

Hailey Nuthals, Editor-in-Chief May 17, 2017
The 2017 College of Global Public Health's commencement ceremony for its second-ever graduating class was marked with social justice and health reforms both historic and current.
WSN weighs in on what music to listen to while studying.

Staff Recs: Best Music to Study To

Just in time for finals season to hit, WSN staff offer their best bets for music to study to.