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

Washington Square News

For many, graduation and the prospect of beginning a career can be both exciting and terrifying. NYU graduates offer their perspective on the transition.

Hindsight: Recent NYU Graduates Give Advice for Seniors

Alyssa Kelly and Faith Gates April 26, 2017
With graduation season coming, NYU alum share some insight for soon-to-be-graduates.
Attacking stereotypes about modern youth through a barrage of musical-comedy, “Aliens Coming” is a lighthearted critical success from Tisch senior Joe Kelly.

Aliens Land at NYU in New Musical Comedy

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer April 17, 2017
"Aliens Coming: The Musical" mades as many puns as any human can manage, and innuendos that only an extraterrestrial could come up with.
Tisch sophomore Jackie Paladino is already an established musician and experienced actress. Songwriting is her way of expressing herself and opening up.

Jackie Paladino — The Therapy in Songwriting

Dyanna Fleites-Cruz, Contributing Writer April 12, 2017
Between her musical theater studies at Tisch and getting signed as a musician on the NYU student-run West 4th record label, Jackie Paladino's been making waves in a number of different corners of the art world.
On March 29, Tisch sophomore Jack Schneider played at the Bitter End for the third time, performing his new record  “Snapshots.” On his self-produced sophomore EP, Jack played all the instruments besides the drums.

Jack Schneider: Bringing Back the Roots

Jake Steel, Contributing Writer April 10, 2017
Tisch student Jack Schneider's new roots-influenced album, in his own words — "Too urban for Nashville, too Nashville for NYC — but in a good way."
Teaching Assistants can be an essential component of lecture classes, granting students the opportunity to ask questions and discuss course content in a more personal setting.

Tackling the Topic of TAs

Rachael Heistuman, Contributing Writer April 5, 2017
Teacher assistants can make or break your recitation experience, so read up on how NYU students feel about their TAs.

Annual Tisch Gala Honors Danai Gurira, Andre Holland

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor April 5, 2017
The 2017 Tisch Gala honoring alums Danai Gurira and Andre Holland was awash with current and former Tisch students, all gathered to celebrate and support their fellow community members.
From left to right, Professor John Canemaker, Professor Dean Lennert, Disney storyboard artist Isabelle Gedigk and Dreamworks 3D animator Garrett Lewis discuss how the animation industry is like. The event, hosted by the Student Animation League, occurred on March 29.

Drawing up to Disney and DreamWorks

Louis Rodriguez, Contributing Writer April 3, 2017
The NYU Student Animation League recently hosted Tisch alums Isabelle Gedigk, a Disney Television story artist, and Garrett Lewis, a 3D animator at DreamWorks production to speak to students about how they each made their dreams work.
Ailey 2 is composed of multiple choreographed works that serve to connect to the community. It played at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts from March 29 to April 2.

NYU Grad Takes Professional Stage

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
The Ailey 2 New York season premiere featured Tisch alum Jacoby Pruitt in its New Works program, which presented a musically complex and choreographically collective show.
A fire at Chelsea Market earlier today caused hundreds of people to evacuate the building. Only one injury was reported and the fire was extinguished in less than an hour.

Drama Across From Tisch Studio — Chelsea Market on Fire

Coco Wang and Miranda Levingson March 28, 2017
A fire broke out on the Chelsea Market rooftop around noon on Tuesday. A Tisch studio is located a three-minute walk away from the market.
Tisch graduating seniors showcase their photography in Show Two. The exhibit will run until April 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays.

Photography Challenged in Tisch Senior Thesis Show

Natalie Whalen, Entertainment Editor March 27, 2017
The Tisch Photography and Imaging Department's senior thesis exhibition "Show Two" brings a series of works that thoroughly challenging the very concepts underlying photography itself.
Concentus Music, a digital media company based in London, was founded by NYU freshman Vidisha Jain in 2015. The company celebrated its two-year anniversary on March 8 with its first show in New York City at The Delancey.

Concentus Music Marks Two-Year Anniversary

Emilia Yu, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
NYU student Vidisha Jain's music and media company Concentus celebrated its two-year anniversary last week with a rousing concert at the Delancey.
The Fusion Film Festival held a Directing Masterclass event as a part of the 15th anniversary celebration.  Grammy award winning director, Melina Matsoukas, was announced as Fusion’s Woman of the Year.

Fusion Fest Holds Directing Masterclass with Alum Melina Matsoukas

Kyna McClenaghan, Contributing Writer March 8, 2017
At a masterclass hosted as a part of the annual NYU Fusion Film Festival, director and NYU alum Melina Matsoukas discussed directing and social justice.