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Shura performed at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Wednesday Oct 23 for her “forevher” album tour. Her dynamic performance reflected both optimism and love through her personal story. (via Secretly Canadian)

Shura Celebrates All Kinds of Love at Music Hall of Williamsburg

The singer swapped between upbeat bops and slow romantic spells from her latest album.
Alexandra Bentzien, Contributing Writer October 24, 2019

In a sea of flashing multicolor lights and vigorously dancing bodies, English singer-songwriter Shura fashioned a highly energetic and atmospheric concert experience for the last...

Foy Vance performed at NYU Skirball on Oct 15. After a two-year break from the road, Vance is back on tour in North America and UK. (Via Facebook)

Foy Vance Makes Tour Stop at Skirball

The Irish singer offered a fiercely captivating performance.
Destine Manson, Staff Writer October 20, 2019

Veteran musician Foy Vance continued his triumphant return to live touring with a stop at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts stage. After two years off from touring, the...

Louise Lessél’s “The Black Queen” serves as the embodiment of the evil myths surrounding queen Barbora. It’s a digital and computer-operated actor capable of interacting with an actress, who plays queen Barbora in her battle for her reputation and honor. The darkness is represented by particles following the actress and glass screens serve as triggers for various events to move the play along. (Courtesy of Louise Lessél)

Louise Lessél Brings Metaphors Into Reality Through Programming

Artist Louise Lessél creates interactive experiences and turns the audience into participants in her latest projects, including Cosmic Harp, The Wave and The Black Queen.
Mansee Khurana and Anna-Dmitry Muratova October 16, 2019

Morgan Mueller’s Reverie Field isn’t just an installation. It’s an experience that allows participants — such as NYU President Andrew Hamilton, above — to translate their memories and emotions associated with them into patterns and sequences of light. Once the participant finishes their exploration, they find themselves surrounded by their memories and feelings in the form of unique light patterns. (Courtesy of Morgan Mueller)

Morgan Mueller Merges Science and Art in an Array of Interactive Media

An engineering student merges science and art in an array of interactive media that explores the tension between man and technology.
Megan Chew, Contributing Writer October 16, 2019

A look inside the Varsity Performance Center — Palladium’s exclusive gym for NYU athletes. (Photo by Julia Saliba)

Athletic Trainers Serve as Bridge for Student-Athletes

A small team of five athletic trainers is responsible for the health and safety of over 850 NYU student-athletes.
Rebecca Choi, Staff Writer October 15, 2019

On the lowest floor of Palladium Athletic Facility, a small, unassuming room operates as a hub for NYU student-athletes. Sandwiched between a conference room and the Varsity Performance...

A$AP Rocky greets a sea of fans at his first show back in NYC since his arrest in Sweden. (Photo by Iffat Nur)

Rolling Loud Festival Pulls up to NYC for the First Time

The hip-hop mega-event hosted two days' worth of unforgettable, high-energy chaos.
Iffat Nur, Contributing Writer October 14, 2019

“OPEN THAT SH-T UP! OPEN UP THAT MOSH PIT!” These words rang throughout the entire weekend as Rolling Loud, billed as “the largest Hip-Hop festival in the world,” made...

Jake Rauchbach joins NYU’s men’s basketball team as a mental performance coach. (Via NYU Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Hires Mental Health Coach

The men’s basketball team’s newest addition is Jake Rauchbach, a mental performance coach who will look to elevate the team’s play by tackling mental health issues.
Griffin Vrabeck, Staff Writer September 30, 2019

Men’s basketball Assistant Coach Jake Rachbach, NYU Athletics’ newest hire, plans to focus on players’ mental performance to improve on-court play. With a master’s from...

Gutseverywhere played a solo show at The Bitter End on Saturday, September 21. (Via Instagram @gutseverywhere)

gutseverywhere Excels at Vulnerable First Concert

Cam Franklin’s performance at the Bitter End was personal and down to earth.
Izzy Salas, Staff Writer September 23, 2019

Clive Davis junior Cam Franklin, also known by their stage name, gutseverywhere, performed at The Bitter End this past weekend. During their set, Franklin laughed and said, “guts...

Members of the cheerleading team performing at an NYU basketball game versus Carnegie Mellon University at Hunter College Sportsplex on Feb. 10. (Staff Photo by Alina Patrick)

Yes, NYU Has Cheerleaders

NYU cheerleaders put in a lot of work, between basketball games, national competitions and performances across the city.
Bela Kirpalani, Deputy Managing Editor February 19, 2019

If you’ve never been to an NYU basketball game, you may be surprised to know that our school does indeed have a cheerleading team. Decked out in purple and white uniforms, the...

Jaboukie Young-White performs at Kimmel on Thursday night.

Jaboukie Young-White Lights up Kimmel With Laughter

On and off stage, Jaboukie Young-White turns out to be just the hip and conscientious artist his fans thought he was.
Alejandro Villa Vásquez, Deputy Managing Editor October 1, 2018
On and off stage, Jaboukie Young-White turns out to be just the hip and conscientious artist his fans thought he was.
“In Search of Dinozord”, by Faustin Linyekula, tells the story of harsh realities and fake hope during the political upheaval in Congo. The play was performed at NYU Skirball on Sept. 22 and 23.

‘In Search of Dinozord’ Tells The Story Of Dreams

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 28, 2017
Review of "In Search of Dinozord" Performance at the Skirball Center.