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Hunter Thompson, a freshman in Gallatin, prepares his performance for the Coffeehouse Open Mic Night

Don’t Sleep Through Coffeehouse Open Mic Nights

Satish Reginald, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
From original raps to heartaching Sam Smith covers, NYU performers started off the semester strong with inspiring performances at the Welcome Week Coffeehouse Open Mic.
With his poem discussing police brutality, Michael Frazier is one of the chosen few to represent NYU this year at the College Union Poetry Slam Invitational.

Poignant Poetry Grand Slam Sends Five NYU Students to Compete in Finals

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 17, 2016
SLAM! at NYU held their Grand Slam on Sunday, with emotions leftover from the presidential election making for a night brimming with all sorts of passion.
The NYU Creative Writing Program’s Poet-in-Residence Terrance Hayes was featured at a poetry reading at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.

Terrance Hayes Opens Fall Reading Series

Arimeta Diop, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Distinguished Poet-in-Residence Terrance Hayes enraptured audience at his poetry reading this past week at Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.
"Paperwork and the Will of Capital,” is a current photographic exhibition about the symbolic nature of flowers at the Gagosian Gallery.

Flowers of Diplomacy Wilt at Gagosian

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer February 22, 2016
The new exhibit "Paperwork and the Will of Capital" at the Gagosian Gallery features recreations of flower arrangements from important diplomatic meetings.
The McNally Jackson Books is one of the many bookstores hosting open mic nights this winter.

Poetry slammin’ places around New York

Tiffanie Hwang, Staff Writer November 30, 2015
Treat yourself to a night of slam poetry and live music.
Ramya Ramana, left, and Crystal Valentine deliver a spoken word duet

Race, gender discussed through slam poetry

Justine Morris, Staff Writer April 16, 2015
The Asian/Pacific/American Institute at NYU hosted a discussion of race relations through spoken word and poetry.

Slam! at NYU continues win streak

Zoe Thompson, Staff Writer April 12, 2015
Profile of the poets in the Poetry Slam! team and their win at CUPSI 2015
Student poetry: 'Dionysus'

Student poetry: ‘Dionysus’

April 30, 2014
Stella Cabot-Wilson submits "Dionysus."
Student poetry: 'My Dead Friend'

Student poetry: ‘My Dead Friend’

April 30, 2014
CAS sophomore Colin Drohan submits "My Dead Friend."
Student poet wins publishing deal

Student poet wins publishing deal

April 3, 2014
CAS sophomore Moumita Basuroychowdhury recently published her first book of poetry, "Live Nude."
David Lin/WSN

Up-and-Comer | Aziza Barnes

March 27, 2014
When Barnes came to the Tisch School of the Arts, she began writing more poetry, as well as performing.
Courtesy of Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn

Ultra Violet Live competitor profile: Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn

Bryna Shuman, Features Editor March 3, 2014
Slam poets Jason Trager and Rosie Vaughn will represent Third North in UVL XI.