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 Mia Goth and Dakota Johnson in a scene from "Suspiria."

Staff Recs: Our Most Anticipated Films of Fall 2018

Many of this fall's film releases are highly anticipated, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most.
This fall's film releases are highly anticipated, but these are the ones we're looking forward to the most.
Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo

Music Industry Finally Says #MeToo

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer April 4, 2018
In the wake of the 2018 Grammy Awards, the music industry has finally begun to shed light on its troublesome past.
A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

A Timeline of Celebrity Political Demonstrations on TV

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor October 5, 2017
From Meryl Streep fiery Golden Globes speech to Marlon Brando's 1973 Oscars boycott, WSN explores the lively, and mostly recent, history of celebrity political demonstrations made on television.
In Bed With Lady Gaga

In Bed With Lady Gaga

Ryan Mikel, Entertainment Editor September 20, 2017
Lady Gaga's new Netflix documentary "Gaga: Five Foot Two" gives an intimate look into the NYU alum's life.
Lady Gaga Reveals ‘LoveGame’ Was Written About Her Days in Bobst

Lady Gaga Reveals ‘LoveGame’ Was Written About Her Days in Bobst

Andrew Heying, Deputy Opinion Editor March 31, 2017
Lady Gaga revealed today that her song LoveGame was inspired by a missed connection with a gorgeous person in Bobst.
The Pressure of Comparison Makes Us Weaker

The Pressure of Comparison Makes Us Weaker

Christopher Collado, Contributing Writer February 21, 2017
We are all unique and there is no single definition of success or happiness, so why should we compare ourselves to others?
Lady Gaga's halftime show at this year's Super Bowl left our staff wowed, stunned and in tears.

Staff Recs: Favorite Moment from Lady Gaga’s Halftime Show

WSN Staff February 10, 2017
Our staff cried at Lady Gaga's halftime show at the Super Bowl — in this week's Staff Recs, we tell you exactly when we broke out in tears.
Michael Costello S/S 2017

Michael Costello S/S 2017

Ben Blaustein, Contributing Writer September 8, 2016

LA based designer Michael Costello debuted a botanically themed spring/summer 2017 collection of bold new styles, colors, and fabrics. His confident and simmering original...

The Oscars Being Self-Aware Doesn't Change the Fact They're Still Racist

The Oscars Being Self-Aware Doesn’t Change the Fact They’re Still Racist

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer March 1, 2016
There’s only so much celebrities can accomplish by saying what has already been said a hundred times. If the Academy was hoping that the social consciousness on display Sunday night would exonerate them, they were sorely mistaken. The problems run much deeper than that.
Taylor Swift finds away to make a statement, both in her music and her fashion choices.

Grammys Show That Fashion and Music Go Hand in Hand

Medardo Perez, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
Winners at Monday's Grammy Awards rocked some stylish looks to go with their musical successes.
Actor Alan Cumming is selling his album, “Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Café Carlyle”, on his North America cabaret show tour.

‘Cabaret’ Star Strips, Emotionally

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor February 16, 2016
Alan Cumming performed at Carnegie Hall in conjunction with his new album "Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Cafe Carlyle"
Andrea LeClerc showed of her prowess as a pianist/vocalist last year in the UVL preliminary rounds.

What You Need to Know about UltraViolet Live

Abigail Weinberg, Deputy Features Editor February 3, 2016
IRHC's 13th annual talent competition will be held Feb. 25.