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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Children mourning a young girl’s murder in “Five Easy Pieces.” In the show, which ran this past weekend at Skirball, children confront real-world trauma. (Courtesy of Skirball)

Children Navigate Dark Themes in ‘Five Easy Pieces’

Swiss director Milo Rau showcased his controversial production’s U.S. debut at Skirball.
René Bennett, Staff Writer March 11, 2019

At the junction of childhood, trauma, post-colonialism, political murder and theater is Milo Rau’s “Five Easy Pieces.” The title is projected onto a cloud-filled screen at...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael marching in the Meredith March.

Remembering Dr. King with Producer Trey Ellis

Carter Glace, Staff Writer April 15, 2018
WSN speaks to Trey Ellis, executive producer of the new HBO documentary “Into the Wilderness,” in remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Pilobolus dance company is currently performing at Skirball with a number of dance pieces that explore various musical and dance styles.

Pilobolus Bends Bodies, Minds

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor November 28, 2016
NYU Skirball is currently hosting the mind- and body-bending dance company Pilobolus, featuring everything from OK Go to Vivaldi in their inventive dancing.
 Catch Me If You Can' stars Whitney Mulhern, Cori Cook, Taylor Johnson, AnnMarie Powers, Jarrad Biron Green, Amanda Pinto, Haley Fish, Megan Callahan & Yvette Lu, left to right.

Tisch New Theatre’s ‘Catch’ delights

Taylor Turner, Contributing Writer April 8, 2015
The Tisch New Theatre has put on their spring musical, "Catch Me If You Can," at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The performance features NYU students ranging from Tisch actors to Polytechnic engineers.

Comedian mixes science with humor

Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor March 5, 2015
The duo that hosts the U.K. radio show “The Infinite Monkey Cage” will be performing at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on March 5. Before the show, Robin Ince, of the pair, spoke with WSN.