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Opinion: A 3-step guide to complaining correctly

Life sucks sometimes. School is hard. It’s OK to complain about it.
Noah Zaldivar, Contributing Writer December 14, 2022

It’s finals season and we all know what that means: everybody is complaining. Just walk through Bobst Library, and you’ll hear the classic “Writing the Essay is killing me!”...

Browning Brings Experience and Humor to Swim Team

Browning Brings Experience and Humor to Swim Team

Miguel de Laveaga, Contributing Writer November 8, 2016
Harrison "Hank" Browning, newly appointed assistant swimming coach, as both a decorated swimming career as well as a rather comedic past.
Nate Torto has been performing stand-up comedy for about two years.

Students Juggle Comedy and Classes

Camille Larkins, Staff Writer November 7, 2016
Read about these talented NYU comedians, who take every opportunity to hustle and make a name for themselves in the competitive world of New York comedy.
On Saturday, Amanda Xeller performed her solo sketch comedy show "Pegasus"

“Pegasus” Brings Humor in Strange Skits

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer September 13, 2016
Amanda Xeller's stand-up comedy show "Pegasus" finds its hit-and-miss humor in her strangely unique skits.
Students audition for improv groups, thown into a scene on the spot to test their creativity.

NYU’s Improv Teams Search for New Performers

Jenny Levine, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Looking to perform comedy on campus? There are several improv, standup and sketch comedy groups that are holding auditions in September!
The WSN Staff recommends comedy shows and stand-up specials.

Staff Recs: Comedy Series

The WSN staff recommends their favorite stand-up comedy specials and TV shows.