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Beyond NYU: From rocking out at shows to ramping up creatives

Jordan Plosky started his post-grad career alongside major musical artists and has now created his own crowdfunding business.
Bruna Horvath, Deputy News Editor September 14, 2023

When Steinhardt alum Jordan Plosky began playing the drums at just 7 years old, he did not know that he would one day pursue his passion onstage alongside pop stars including Miley...

The Grammy Awards is presented by the Recording Academy to recognize achievement in the music industry. While the Grammy Awards preach diversity, they fail to recognize LGBTQ+ artists and artists of color. (Illustration by Chandler Littleford)

In Memoriam: The Grammys

The Recording Academy preaches diversity, but still neglects to recognize LGBTQ+ artists and artists of color.
Valentina Arrieta, Contributing Writer March 22, 2021

Watching the Grammy Awards this year, it became evident the Recording Academy is entirely disconnected from its audience and artists. After a year of tragic losses, I found myself...

Libby Edelman is the first of three keynote speakers to be announced for the NYU Entrepreneurs Festival.

Libby Edelman Announced as First Entrepreneurs Festival Keynote Speaker

Lexi Faunce and Anne Cruz February 12, 2016
NYU Entrepreneurs Festival has announced one of their keynote speakers for this year's student-organized entrepreneurial event.

Letter from the Editor

Audrey Deng, Arts Editor October 21, 2015
A letter from the Arts Editor about this semester's Arts Issue focus, Race.

The issue with Miley’s hair

Riley Stenehjem, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Miley Cyrus built a career on cultural appropriation and fails to acknowledge her white privilege.
Miley Cyrus dropped a surprise 90 minute album.

‘Dead Petz’ isn’t for everyone

Tye Musante, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Miley Cyrus makes her bizarre return with the release of her free album, "Dead Petz."
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Industry has sexist standards

Janelle Pitts, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
While the music industry has made major strides toward feminism, it remains largely sexist
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Female pop stars are feminist role models

Allison Stubblebine, Staff Writer November 6, 2014
Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift and other stars are promoting themselves as feminists
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Arts Issue: Minds behind music to thank for hits

April 10, 2014
Perhaps the best examples in recent memory are the two producers who helped reinvent Miley Cyrus' musical persona this past year.
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Cyrus bares skin, emotions at Barclays Center

April 8, 2014
On her first return to Brooklyn after her infamous performance at the VMAs, Miley puts on a great, self-aware show.
She came in like a wrecking ball

She came in like a wrecking ball

April 1, 2014
NYU students and faculty will be hosting a benefit concert to raise money to demolish Bobst on April 2.
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Miley Cyrus sheds Disney image on tour

March 11, 2014
Miley Cyrus has been turning heads with her inappropriate behavior at concerts while on her "Bangerz Tour."