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

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Blue Healer plays Free Press Summer Fest in Houston, Texas.

Blue Healer: ‘Art Reflects You’

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 11, 2016
In the wake of the release of their self-titled debut album, Blue Healer took the time to speak with WSN about who they are as a band and the way their identity affects their music.
Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Beverage

Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Beverage

WSN Staff November 3, 2016
Feeling cold? Need some warming up? Unless you ask our News Editor, the WSN Staff has a boatload of perfect warm seasonal drinks to perk you right up.
The passionate group of Argentines who constitute the tango ensemble Rascasuelos spoke to us last week.

Rascasuelos Take Tradition to a New Level

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 1, 2016
Argentinian tango greats Rascasuelos toe the line between tradition and reinvention with their vivacious performance. In their interview with WSN, members go in-depth about what it means to be heralded as both the new faces of tango and the new Argentinians performing at Carnegie Hall.
Sammus’ new album, Pieces in Space, came out on the 28th of October on Don Giovanni Records.

‘Pieces in Space:’ You’ll Want to Take Notes

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 31, 2016
The new LP from New York rap artist Sammus is a sorely needed dose of empowerment for women — particularly black women — dealt in smooth rhymes and defiant statements.
Paul Giamatti, a reputable actor, participated by reading three pieces of Nijinsky's.

Giamatti as Nijinsky: A Legend Worthy of the Role

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 27, 2016
Famed ballerina Vaslav Nijinsky's diaries were brought to something more than life on Monday night's reading by actor Paul Giamatti.
Part of the Ross Howard Festival, "Two of Us" depicts the assassination of John Lennon in 1980 and discusses the issues of gender equality, mental health, and gun violence.

When Is Lennon’s Death Not About Lennon?

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 26, 2016
In its world premiere, Ross Howard's new play "Two of Us" takes what could have been a redundant, sentimental story and makes it into a curiously thoughtful tale.
CAS alum Daye Jack was recently signed by music legend Max Martin and has released his first full-length album “Surf the Web.”

Q&A: Daye Jack Is Hip-Hop’s Next Big Thing

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 24, 2016
NYU alumni Daye Jack came to the university as a computer science, and quickly rose through the ranks — of the music industry. Now, he's collaborating withs stars and working with Max Martin.
Pumpkins are known to be famous ingredients in dishes for the fall season.

Staff Recs: Best Seasonal Fall Dishes

WSN Staff October 20, 2016
In the spirit of the season (despite this week's unseasonable weather), WSN staff names their favorite fall foods.
Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

Staff Recs: Favorite Green Day Songs

WSN Staff October 13, 2016
In honor of their newest full-length album "Revolution Radio" plus all of staff's collective nostalgia, WSN staff picks their favorite Green Day songs.
The Decemberists perform a Tiny Desk Concert at the NPR Music offices.

Staff Recs: Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts

WSN Staff October 6, 2016

The Decemberists Tiny Desk best serves the indie genre and no other band displays this better than the Decemberists. Not only did their setlist consist entirely of songs from...

Sarah Oliver’s most recent works include biographies of two young pop artists Zayn Malik and Taylor Swift.

Examining Celebrities in the Age of Internet

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor October 4, 2016
Sarah Oliver's books "Zayn: A New Direction" and "Inside Taylor Nation: True Encounters With Taylor Swift" are more interesting as examples of current celebrity culture than they are as biographies, detailed though they are.
WSN Staff reminisces on their favorite Brad and Angelina moments given the recent news of their separation.

Staff Recs: Best Brangelina Moments

WSN Staff September 22, 2016

via GIPHY I knew the truth had finally come out on Tuesday, the Greatest Day — otherwise known as the day it was revealed Angelina had filed for divorce. Despite Brad...