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Augustine “Allah” Joseph’s dedication to music stretches beyond YouTube and reaches as far as performing live at Webster Hall.

Gallatin’s Allah Joseph: ‘My Perspective Sets My Music Apart’

Jacob Fox, Staff Writer November 8, 2016
Everything about Gallatin freshman Augustine Joseph, who goes by Allah Joseph for his music career, screams "inclusive" — even more, it screams that this is someone who knows what they're doing and how they're going to do it.
Sol Patches, a freshman in Tisch, plays the lead in Michael Paulucci’s new film “Pronouns,” utilizing slam poetry as a means to tell the story of a black transgender teen.

Tisch Freshman Leads ‘Pronouns’

Herman Lee, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
NYU Tisch freshman Sol Patches took the time to speak with WSN about his role in the new short film "Pronouns," which follows the life of a black transgender person and gives a dynamic portrait of the trans experience.
Moses Freih Parts the Beats

Moses Freih Parts the Beats

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer November 4, 2016
If balancing class is hard enough as it is, balancing a pre-med student's course load while also writing and recording your own music takes time management to another level. Psychology student Moses Freih's doing it now, though — since of course, it'd be even harder in med school.
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.
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.
NYU alumni Jo-Dean Roark created a new web series, "Max Compact," about a woman who sees the future while putting on makeup.

‘Max Compact:’ A New Type of Makeup Hero

Lizzie Essiedu, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
NYU Tisch alumni Jo-Dean Roark's new comedy web-sesries "Max Compact" takes superpowers where Marvel's never gone before: into the world of makeup and vlogs.
A film saturated with NYU alums, “Viral Beauty” takes a look at what fame means in the digital age.

‘Viral,’ a Collection of NYU Talent

Natalie Breuer, Contributing Writer October 16, 2016
NYU alums Casey Killoran and David Tyson Lam paired talents to create the stunningly relevant "Viral Beauty," a portrait of fame in the age of social media.
Invertebrate Doesn’t Need a Spine to Stand Out

Invertebrate Doesn’t Need a Spine to Stand Out

Gilchrist Green, Music Editor September 29, 2016
Steinhardt junior Ben Locke, founder of the multi-operational music company Invertabrate, speaks on what it's like to be such a small, independent company in the midst of the vast NYC music scene.
For hungry, indecisive NYU students who have little time between classes, Food Moves is the perfect solution, offering real-time updates on where and what local food trucks are selling.

Want Free Food Next Friday? These People Are Giving It Away

Paggie Tan Wan Qi, Contributing Writer September 27, 2016
The CEO of the new app Food Moves sat down with WSN to discuss his successful startup, and how you can find some free food near you.
Jason Lew sat down with WSN to discuss studying at Tisch, transitioning to the role of director, and what it's like to work with other actors.

Tisch Alum Jason Lew Shares His Journey

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Tisch graduate Jason Lew gives NYU the scoop on what it's like to work as an actor, writer, and director after leaving Tisch, and the scoop on his latest film.
X Ambassadors played Free Press Summer Fest in Houston, Texas on June 4, 2016.

Q&A: X Ambassadors Talk Tour Life, New Album Plans at Free Press Summer Fest

Hannah Shulman, Multimedia Editor June 11, 2016

Whether it be on the radio or on stage, the X Ambassadors — you may know them from their hits like "Renegades" and "Jungle" — deliver a powerful sound that translates into...

WSN sat down with Sean St. Charles of Pity Sex to discuss the band and their upcoming tour.

Pity Sex Talk ‘White Hot Moon’ and Going Global

E.R. Pulgar, Staff Writer May 2, 2016
WSN sat down with Sean St. Charles, the co-lyricist and drummer of Pity Sex, to discuss their new album "White Hot Moon."