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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 7, 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.
Tisch Clive Davis sophomore, Adrian Martens, also known as Dasychira, sat down with WSN to discuss music, travel and identity.

Dasychira Doesn’t Sacrifice Soul for Sound

Connor Gatesman, Staff Writer March 6, 2017
Clive Davis Institute student and musician Dasychira is headed to big places with his new EP "Immolated" — or rather insect-sized spaces.
Alexander Lu’s character Mi-Jiang, for his film “Paper Daughters.” The fictional immigrant child is based on Lu's 12 year old sister.

Tisch Senior Talks Making Thesis Film ‘Paper Daughters’

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor March 2, 2017
NYU senior Alexander Lu's thesis film "Paper Daughters" creates a personal interpretation of what was once American history during the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 — and what, with threats of increased immigration regulation, may come to be again.
This past weekend’s Tisch Dance MFA 1 Concert, a program of original works both choreographed and performed by students, introduces many artistics and political themes, such as gender roles and domestic abuse. The first-year graduate MFA 1 students spent a semester choreographing the works.

Tisch Grads Collab for Evocative Dance

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
Tisch's MFA1 dance showcase this past weekend elevated dance from mere entertainment to a form of communication and education that only the most precise of artists can manage.
How to Decorate Your Dorm Based on Your School

How to Decorate Your Dorm Based on Your School

Laura Shkouratoff, Creative Director February 23, 2017

There are so many fun and creative ways to decorate a dorm room, but depending on which school you’re in, you may favor certain decorations over others. While command hooks and...

“Manchester By The Sea,” written and directed by NYU Tisch alum Kenneth Lonergan, has been nominated for six Academy Awards.

Tisch to Manchester: Family, Grief and Writer’s Block

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor February 21, 2017
Before he faces the nerves and excitement of finding out which of six Academy Award nominations he won this week, Kenneth Lonergan spoke with WSN about his latest film, "Manchester By the Sea," and what he feels when looking back at his time at Tisch.
WSN sat down with Clive Davis sophomore Maxwell Musick to discuss his new song “Break” and his development as an artist.

Finding Validation in the Music(k)

Isabel Beebe, Contributing Writer February 15, 2017
Clive Davis Institute student Maxwell Musik, better known by his moniker Wolfe, caught up with WSN on making music and finding himself within his songs.
NYU's Tisch Film and Television hosted the Sight & Sound Showcase, screening films created this past fall from the Documentary, Studio, and Filmmaking courses.

Sight and Sound Showcases Student Cooperation and Talent

Anastasiya Shelest, Contributing Writer February 14, 2017
This semester's Sight and Sound Showcase, the culminating effort of Tisch's Fundamentals of Sight and Sound Film, Studio and Documentary courses, more than rose to the challenge of creating a short film in just two hours.
Tisch drama student Connor Haseley is also the pitcher for NYU’s baseball team.

Hitting Acting Out of the Park

Maddie Howard, Staff Writer February 13, 2017
The time commitment necessary to be on a sports' team alone is enormous, but paired with the duties of being a full-time drama student, space-time boundaries are being pushed. Freshman Connor Haseley is pushing those boundaries.
NYU Should Take Advantage of Virtual Reality

NYU Should Take Advantage of Virtual Reality

Henry Cohen, Staff Writer February 13, 2017
Virtual reality, more than just being a tool for the enhancement of pre-existing art forms, is capable of so much that it must be considered its own art form emergent from new technology.
Sometimes its good to mix up your class list. Here are some class recommendations from NYU students and alumni.

Make the Most of Your Schedule With These Favorite Classes

Faith Gates, Deputy Features Editor February 1, 2017
With a plethora of classes available at NYU, it's hard to choose which ones to take. Some students talk about the favorite classes they've taken on campus.