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Review: ‘Cleopatra and Frankenstein’ tackles love and loneliness

NYU alum Coco Mellors’ “Cleopatra and Frankenstein” is a complex narrative of love, loss, trauma and companionship.
Aarna Dixit, Contributing Writer March 27, 2023

The recently released "Cleopatra and Frankenstein" by NYU alum Coco Mellor has taken social media by storm, particularly TikTok, where a hashtag for the book has garnered more...

NYU students talk to WSN about their obsessions, ranging from writing on sticky notes to preparing for the apocalypse. Explore your obsessions and have fun embracing them! (Staff Illustration by Alexandra Chan)

Students Reveal Their Odd and Not-So-Odd Habits

From gearing up for an apocalypse to rewatching a movie scene over and over, NYU students dish on their favorite things to do.
Jasmine Zhong, Contributing Writer March 3, 2020

Many of us have our own habits, more or less normal. Others, however, have obsessions that are a little more obscure. While we may not always want to admit it, they make us unique...

“Cezanne et Moi” is a film about the friendship between painter Paul Cezanne and author Emile Zola that arises when Cezanne challenges Zola about his recent work. The film will open on April 7 with a national rollout to follow.

‘Cezanne et Moi’ Brings to Life the Friendship of Two Great Artists

Tristen Calderon, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
A new French film follows the sometimes volatile relationship between the Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne and novelist Émile Zola.
“Before I Fall,” directed by Russo-Young, was released in theaters on Friday, March 3. The film is based off a bestselling young adult novel.

Teen Drama ‘Before I Fall’ Flirts with High Art

Matthew Holman, Staff Writer March 9, 2017
Ry Russo-Young's film interpretation of the young adult hit "Before I Fall" isn't worth seeing just because it's well-done — it's worth it because it's one of the most well-done teen flicks made to date.
Zan Romanoff visited the Strand to talk about her new novel A Song to Take the World Apart, telling the story of high school kids and the woes of finding love and creativity.

Romanoff Deconstructs YA Novel

Khrysgiana Pineda, Staff Writer October 31, 2016
Zan Romanoff's debut novel "A Song to Take the World Apart" creates a thrilling story about an all-too-rare protagonist — one with a super power that doesn't necessarily make her life better.
Author Tim Murphy discusses gay activism through his new novel, "Christadora," which revolves around the AIDS epidemic and drug addiction.

Insightful ‘Christodora’ Explores Gay Activism

Khrysgiana Pineda, Contributing Writer October 24, 2016
In a uniquely humanizing story of the residents of the classic New York building the Christodora, novelist Tim Murphy brings the faces of the AIDS crisis into sharp relief.
Individual Interpretation in Literature on the Decline

Individual Interpretation in Literature on the Decline

Jack Campbell, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
There is a fundamental difference between reading a book and reading about a book.
Graduate student reflects on book publishing, literary goals

Graduate student reflects on book publishing, literary goals

Anna Ferkingstad November 17, 2014
Railonama, a novel published by an NYU student Anupama Sharma, started as a spontaneous goal to be an author before the age of 30.
Columnist Jim Dwyer stands in front of the New York Times building with his new book, "More Awesome than Money," about four NYU undergraduates who attempted to create a new social network.

Journalist chronicles student startup

Dhriti Tandon October 20, 2014
In his book “More Awesome than Money,” New York Times journalist Jim Dwyer penned the journey of four NYU ‘10 alumni Daniel Grippi, Maxwell Salzberg, Raphael Sofaer and Ilya Zhitomirskiy, who attempted to create a new social network tool called Diaspora.
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Amtrak sponsors train residency

Kendall Levison October 6, 2014
Three NYU professors were recently selected to be a part of a residency program by Amtrak that allows writers to go on a long train ride and write.
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NYU alumna, Fordham professor co-write ‘Pure Bronx’

September 16, 2013
"Pure Bronx" offers insight into New York's most-forgotten borough.
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Pulitzer Prize-winner falls short in ‘This Is How You Lose Her’

September 13, 2012
Junot Diaz's short story collection loses its way despite pockets of brilliance.