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

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“Bobby Kennedy for President" explores the life of the New York Senator Robert Kennedy before his tragic assassination in 1968.

Tribeca 2018: ‘Bobby Kennedy for President:’ A Glossy Tribute

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 30, 2018
The Netflix docuseries “Bobby Kennedy for President" explores the life of the New York Senator before his tragic assassination in 1968.
A moment from the "V.4 Dance Festival," performed at Skirball this past weekend.

European Dance Highlighted at Skirball

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 23, 2018
The “V.4 Dance Festival” featured bold contemporary dancers from all across Central Europe at NYU Skirball Center for Performing Arts this past weekend.
Isabella Rossellini by Richard Avedon, 1982.

Chickens and Evolution Come to the New York Public Library

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 5, 2018
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? This was one of the topics discussed during the event “Chickens & Eggs,” held at the New York Public Library on April 3 and hosted by Isabella Rossellini and Menno Schilthuizen.
An ensemble of comedians performed in "The Roast of Vegetables" on March 25 at Union Hall in Brooklyn.

The Roast of Vegetables Serves Up Fresh Produce Puns

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer April 2, 2018
Vegetables: some people love them, most people hate them. This past Sunday, a rat pack of comedians roasted vegetables at Union Hall, where they lobbied insults and jabs at the produce.
“I’ll be Gone in the Dark," is the new book by the late Michelle McNamara. The story is centered around the Golden State Killer who was a serial rapist and killer in California from the late 70s to the late 80s.

Michelle McNamara Searches for Killer in New Book

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer March 2, 2018
Comedian Patton Oswalt remembers wife Michelle McNamara and her final book “I’ll Be Gone in the Dark” at talk at the New York Public Library.
Poster for Toe Pick, an entirely transcribed play by Zachary Grady.

‘Toe Pick’ Skates into Audiences’ Hearts

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer February 27, 2018
2018 is shaping up to be Tonya Harding’s year. The infamous story of the 1994 attack on Nancy Kerrigan has now come to Dixon Place in “Toe Pick.”
NYU Alumni Sterling K. Brown (MFA, ‘01) and Susan Kelechi Watson (Tisch, ’03) took this years SAG awards for Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series and for Best Television Ensemble.

SAG Awards Sidestep the Big Issues

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer January 23, 2018
Hot on the heels of the 2018 Golden Globe Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards continued the discussion on gender equality and sexual harassment. The night was filled with touching tributes, awards for NYU alumnus and commentary that failed to address current problems in Hollywood.
Matthew Morocco’s new exhibition “Complicit” is now on display in the gallery in Gallatin and features his unapologetic photographs of men.

‘Complicit’ Captivates With Intimate Photographs

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Matthew Morocco's "Complicit" at Gallatin Galleries is a jarring and beautiful look at the human experience.
Top 10 SNL Political Sketches

Top 10 SNL Political Sketches

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 5, 2017
Staff Writer Lily Dolin shares her personal Top 10 political sketches from "Saturday Night Live."
HBO’s “The Deuce” shows the grittier side of New York City with James Franco and Maggie Gyllenhaal.

HBO’s ‘The Deuce’ Has Grit

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 11, 2017
HBO's new original series "The Deuce," focuses on New York in the 1970s, and the emergence of mainstream pornography films.
The New York Times has launched The Daily 360, creating a 360 degree camera shot each day to add a new media angle to journalism.

The Future of News Is 360

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
As the New York Times' initiative The Daily 360 gains traction in its quest to create one 360-degree video each day, the growing implications of its effect on journalism have become more and more visible.
NPR’s Modern Love podcast came to The Town Hall for a comic one night live performance on October 20th.

The Many Faces of ‘Modern Love’

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 25, 2016
A live recording of NPR's renowned podcast "Modern Love" proved to be as thought-provoking and entertaining as the podcast itself, with the additional splendor of seeing the show live.