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Ansari Heard ‘Yes’ When She Didn’t Say ‘No’

Ansari Heard ‘Yes’ When She Didn’t Say ‘No’

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018
The situation surrounding Aziz Ansari provides the perfect opportunity for us to clearly define sexual assault and consent. When someone does not say no, it doesn't mean yes.

NYU alum Sal Albanese is running for mayor in New York City this upcoming election on Nov. 7.

A Q&A with Mayor Potential and NYU Alum Sal Albanese

Miranda Levingston, News Editor November 6, 2017
Q&A with NYU alum and mayoral candidate Sal Albanese.
WSN sat down with NYU alum Matthew Puccini. His new short film, “The Mess He Made,” premiered at the SXSW film festival.

Alum Matthew Puccini Talks SXSW Short Film

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer October 23, 2017
WSN sat down with NYU alum Matthew Puccini to discuss his short film, "The Mess He Made," the story of a man waiting for the results of an HIV test.
“Stairway to Stardom” by Amanda Szeglowski on September 14 2017

‘Stairway to Stardom’ is HERE

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer September 18, 2017
"Stairway to Stardom," created by and starring NYU alumni, is a mixture of dance, theater and everything in between.
NYU-alum founded Flies Collective, which awards grants to students who are hoping to finance their own film projects.

NYU Alums Create Grant to Support Indie Film

Zuzia Czemier-Wolonciej, Staff Writer May 1, 2017
A trio of NYU alums are working to keep indie film afloat by launching a grant for independent filmmakers.
Joe Charnitski performs in his one man show “Joe Charnitski’s Funeral,” as part of the 2017 FRIGID New York Festival.

NYU Alum Performs His Own Funeral

Sarah Jackson, Contributing Writer February 23, 2017
In his one man show "Funeral," NYU Alum Joe Charnitski reflects on life through the eulogies he's delivered for his father and grandfather.

CAS Senior Adds Twist to Noodle Bar

Kaitlyn Wang, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
The Tang, a contemporary noodle bar in the East Village, draws on the traditional roots of its owners, two of whom are current CAS senior Yu Li and SPS alum Eric Sze.
“The Path” is a new Hulu series created by NYU Dramatic Writing alum Jessica Goldberg and airs on Wednesdays.

Alum Creates Complex Hulu Show

Natalie Whalen, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
NYU Dramatic Writing alum Jessica Goldberg created the new Hulu series "The Path", starring Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan as members of a cult.
"A Heart of Our Own", a documentary Gabrielle Ewing tells the story of undocumented Irish immigrants.

Alum’s Documentary Highlights Immigration Issue

Daria Butler, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
2015 Tisch graduate Gabrielle Ewing has made the documentary "A Hearth of Our Own" about undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S.
“Creative Control” is an upcoming film directed by NYU alumnus Benjamin Dickinson.

Alum’s ‘Creative Control’ Shows Virtual Reality

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 7, 2016
NYU alum Benjamin Dickinson's new movie "Creative Control" deals with the perils of virtual reality.
Tandon Announces Recipient for New Civil Engineering Sholarship

Tandon Announces Recipient for New Civil Engineering Sholarship

Imani Johnson, Contributing Writer January 26, 2016
NYU Tandon student Leonardo Yoshiaki Abe receives a $5,000 annual scholarship in honor of an alum.
Perez Hilton recalls his time at NYU.

Hilton opens up on NYU, blogging career, regrets

Aicha Fall November 24, 2014
The name Perez Hilton is synonymous with Hollywood scandal, but before Hilton built his celebrity gossip blog into a multimedia and multi-million dollar empire, he was a student in the Tisch School of the Arts.