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Jason Lew sat down with WSN to discuss studying at Tisch, transitioning to the role of director, and what it's like to work with other actors.

Tisch Alum Jason Lew Shares His Journey

Tony Schwab, Staff Writer September 22, 2016
Tisch graduate Jason Lew gives NYU the scoop on what it's like to work as an actor, writer, and director after leaving Tisch, and the scoop on his latest film.
“I am only in control of vegetables” is a Steinhardt student art gallery on display through September 24.

Steinhardt Trio’s Exhibit Pokes Fun at Control

Carter Glace, Staff Writer September 12, 2016
NYU Steinhardt students Lilli Bitucci ‘14, Audrey Tseng ‘15 and Olivia Chou ‘14 opened their exhibit "I am only in control of vegetables," a never-too-serious take on nihilism, this past week.
Billy Domineau is a NYU comedy writer alumnus who created a spec script titled The Twin Towers.

Tisch Alum Tackles 9/11 in Comedy

Jordan Reynolds, Entertainment Editor September 6, 2016
Tisch alumnus Billy Domineau speaks about his spec-script that imagines what "Seinfeld" would have done if it covered 9/11.
Clive Davis freshman Ben Shirken has found his place in the Brooklyn music scene as Beshken.

A Face for the Producer of ‘Faceless’

Mandy Freebairn, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Exclusive interview with Clive Davis student Ben Shirken (aka DJ Beshken) on his blossoming music career.

Alec Baldwin and Billy Crystal Headline Tisch 50th Anniversary Gala

Zach Martin, Arts Editor April 12, 2016
The Tisch 50th Anniversary Gala honored the Tisch family as well as the school's notable alumni.
Tisch New Theatre put on a production of Hairspray this last weekend at Skirball, starring a phenomenal cast from all corners of NYU.

Tisch New Theater Get Grooving With ‘Hairspray’

Laura Casado, Staff Writer April 4, 2016
Tisch New Theatre put on a production of the classic musical "Hairspray" at Skirball over the weekend.
Ella Barnes is one of the 19 graduating Tisch seniors whose works are being shown in the SHOW TWO 2016 exhibit.

Womanhood Buds and Grows in Tisch Exhibit

Talia Milavetz, Entertainment Editor March 28, 2016
The Tisch Photography & Imaging BFA Thesis Exhibition features eclectic works in photography and multimedia from Tisch seniors.
"A Heart of Our Own", a documentary Gabrielle Ewing tells the story of undocumented Irish immigrants.

Alum’s Documentary Highlights Immigration Issue

Daria Butler, Staff Writer March 23, 2016
2015 Tisch graduate Gabrielle Ewing has made the documentary "A Hearth of Our Own" about undocumented Irish immigrants in the U.S.
Professor Bennett Foddy explains the tools he uses at NYU for game deisgn.

QWOP Creator is NYU Professor

Yeho Hwang, Staff Writer March 21, 2016
Bennett Foddy, the inventor of QWOP, is an Assistant Arts Professor in game design at NYU's Game Center.
The NYU Shop Theater is putting on a production of the Laramie Project from March 4-11.

Tisch Students Bring “The Laramie Project” Into 2016

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor March 8, 2016
NYU Shop Theater is currently putting on a production of the 2000 play "The Laramie Project".
“Creative Control” is an upcoming film directed by NYU alumnus Benjamin Dickinson.

Alum’s ‘Creative Control’ Shows Virtual Reality

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 7, 2016
NYU alum Benjamin Dickinson's new movie "Creative Control" deals with the perils of virtual reality.
Anti-Semitic remarks made by Elmer Bobst have prompted calls for the renaming of NYU’s library.

The Names Behind NYU’s Buildings

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
A look at the namesakes behind some of NYU's most well-known buildings and programs.