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

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Michelle Pfeiffer gives a career-defining performance in "Where Is Kyra?"

The Dark Consequences of Poverty in ‘Where Is Kyra?’

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer April 9, 2018
The new film “Where Is Kyra?” shines a rare and harsh light into the face of modern-day poverty, with a career-defining performance from Michelle Pfeiffer.
Armie Hammer as James Lord and Geoffrey Rush as Alberto Giacometti in " Final Portrait."

‘Final Portrait’ Illustrates a Most Compelling Friendship

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer March 26, 2018
"Final Portrait" follows the unconventional relationship between Swiss painter Alberto Giacometti and his subject James Lord.
 Dylan Gelula, Maya Eshet and Zoey Deutch in "Flower."

‘Flower’ Wilts In Execution

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer March 20, 2018
Max Winkler's “Flower” blossoms with teenage angst and rebellious behavior but wilts in execution.
19-year-old Rex Orange County made his US debut to a sold-out show at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Feb. 6.

Rex Orange County Makes Lively US Debut

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer February 7, 2018
Rex Orange County, the English artist formally known as Alex O'Connor, made his U.S. concert debut at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Sunday, Feb. 4.
A scene from Tisch alumnus David Wain's new comedy "A Futile and Stupid Gesture.” The new Netflix film is about the National Lampoon’s success in the '60s and '70s.

Tisch Alumnus Pays Tribute to National Lampoon

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer January 29, 2018
Tisch alum David Wain's new comedy "A Futile and Stupid Gesture" follows Doug Kenney and National Lampoon's rise and fall in the late-20th century.
The Professors Issue

The Professors Issue

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor November 27, 2017
NYU is well-known for it's wide range of talented professors. In the Professor Issue, WSN interviewed some of these individuals with the intent of learning how and why they do what they do.
NYU Professor Studies Possible Link Between Music and Psychopathy

NYU Professor Studies Possible Link Between Music and Psychopathy

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer November 27, 2017
NYU Professor Pascal Wallisch explains his findings linking individuals with psychopathic tendencies and the music they listen to.
Tisch will expand to the NYU Brooklyn campus by adding a new Interactive Media Arts major for undergraduate students starting with the Fall 2018 semester.

New Tisch Major in Brooklyn

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
NYU Tisch School of the Arts is adding a new major to the Brooklyn campus, Interactive Media Arts.
NYU Professor of Psychology Pascal, who conducted a study on movie reviews, at a TedxNYU talk.

Don’t Judge a Film by its Rating

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer November 6, 2017
NYU professor Pascal Wallisch conducted a study that concluded film ratings do not impact an individual's opinion on any particular film. WSN talked to Wallisch about his study.
The new film by director Petra Volpe, “The Divine Order,” follows the life of Nora in 1970s Switzerland and her struggles to take the movement of voting equality forward. The film opens in theatres on Oct. 27 in New York.

Women’s Suffrage Brought to Life

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
"The Divine Order" chronicles the fight for women's suffrage in the 1970s of Switzerland.
The Role of Political Satire in the History of Film

The Role of Political Satire in the History of Film

Jillian Harrington, Contributing Writer October 4, 2017
Political satire has been a way for filmmakers to hold society accountable for their actions through humor. With the current political atmosphere, satire has become the most formidable form of cinema.
The new HBO documentary “Spielberg” directed by Susan Lacy, chronicles the life and greatest achievements of the famous filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The film premieres Saturday, Oct. 7 on HBO.

‘Spielberg’ Documentary Captures Spirit of Filmmaker

Jillian Harrington, Contributing Writer October 2, 2017
HBO's new documentary on Steven Spielberg offers an inside look at many of his films that have become childhood staples.