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"Review: ‘The Pitt’ strips American health care to its core" ---Noah Wyle’s return to the medical drama came not a moment too soon.

"Tisch Gala honors Winnie Holzman and Daniel Dae Kim" --- This year’s annual gala for the Tisch School of the Arts celebrated the writer of “Wicked” and a star of “Lost.”

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"Q&A: Lili Anolik on literary ‘It’ girls Joan Didion and Eve Babitz" --- The journalist discusses her book, “Didion and Babitz”, which delves into the tumultuous relationship between the two writers, from their beginnings in Vogue and Rolling Stone to their deaths.

"Review: ‘SABLE,’ is Bon Iver’s self-fulfilling prophecy in heartbreak" --- The 12-minute return to Bon Iver channels the frontman’s deepest insecurities into acoustic guitar and occasional trumpet.
 

"Q&A: CAS prof. Chenjerai Kumanyika challenges NYPD preconceptions with new podcast" --- The audio journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika spoke to WSN about his new podcast, “Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD.”

"Victor de Souza’s ‘The Rabbit hOle of Style’ puts a summery twist on ’80s grunge" --- Florals and studs may seem like an unfit pairing, but designer Victor de Souza brings these elements together in his Spring/Summer 2025 New York Fashion Week show.
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"Navigating the NYC arts scene as an NYU student" --- New York City can be an overwhelming and expensive place to spend your weekends — here are some of the best places to go on a budget.

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"2024’s Gov Ball takes New Yorkers by storm" --- Post Malone, The Killers and SZA were this year’s headliners at the Governors Ball Music Festival, which took place in Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

"Review: ‘boy’ is an ethereal recollection of nostalgia" --- The 5SOS frontman Luke Hemmings released his second solo project as an EP that works through his starstruck past on the stage.

"Review: ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a humanizing and chaotic chronicle of heartbreak" --- Taylor Swift continues to keep her fans on their toes with an album that peers into her mind as she rises into incomprehensible fame.

"Fall Out Boy's latest MSG performance proves that punk rock is not dead" --- Fall Out Boy’s sold-out weekend at Madison Square Garden demonstrated a revival for the punk genre.

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“An exploitative environment: the interns behind Electric Lady Studios” — Student interns expecting to gain hands-on experience in the music industry told WSN they were made to do janitorial and administrative work at the renowned recording studio. 

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“The case for Greta Gerwig” — “Barbie” snubs in the Oscar nominations have the internet in an uproar. 

“The Nutcracker is worth your time this December” — With its timeless magic and intricate artistry, “The Nutracker” is a ballet built to be a lasting holiday tradition. 

“Review: 1989 (Taylor’s Version) proves the album will never go out of style” — Taylor Swift’s rerelease of 1989 is a dreamy rendition of her New York past that showcases her lyrical artistry.

“Review: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ glorifies American sin, white greed and forbidden love” — Martin Scorsese’s first Western crime drama represents the duality of man while also educating the audience on the Osage’s “Reign of Terror.”

“Summer music festivals aren’t what they used to be” — Despite the recent rise in popularity of music festivals, repeated disasters and mishaps may be a sign they’re in decline. 

“Smalls Jazz Club’s fight to keep jazz alive” — Spike Wilner, a musician and the manager of Smalls Jazz Club, spoke with WSN about what sets Smalls apart and the importance of jazz music.

“‘It’s band tee heaven’: City Fun is the East Village spot for music merch” — City Fun is a bright spot on an East Village block otherwise dedicated to bodegas. The store sells shirts from all your favorite bands, benefiting both the artist and the small local business.

“Sam MacPherson on new EP ‘Powerlines,’ upcoming tour” — “Last Minute” went viral on TikTok and skyrocketed Sam MacPherson into fame. Now, he talks about his new EP and headlining tour.

“Anna of the North on how her Scandinavian roots set her apart” — Singer-songwriter Anna Lotterud talks about her rise to fame, her current North American tour and what goes into her songwriting process.

“Martin Scorsese makes appearance at first Tisch Gala since 2019” — NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts celebrated Hank Willis Thomas and Deborah Willis at the first post-pandemic edition of its flagship fundraising event.

“A love letter to ‘New Girl’ as it departs from Netflix” — The iconic show is leaving the streaming service, and fans are not happy.

“Palmyra Delran: The trashy-pop queen of rock ‘n’ roll” — The former Friggs frontwoman and current Underground Garage radio personality discusses her 30 years of experience in the music industry.

“Rock band Quarters of Change on its ever-evolving sound” — Members of rock band Quarters of Change talk about their beginning as a group and how they used the pandemic to their advantage.

“Review: New doc on Sarah Lawrence cult tells the harrowing truth of survivors” — The docuseries follows a group of nine students at Sarah Lawrence College who fell victim to manipulation. It serves as a harrowing realization that cults are not things of the past, but closer than we know.

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“Review: With ‘This Is Why,’ Paramore continues to exceed expectations” — Paramore’s long-awaited sixth album reminds us that the pop-punk band is here to stay.

“Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums on his musical philosophy and upcoming tour” — Michael Fitzpatrick discusses success within the music industry and the resurgence of “Out of My League” on TikTok. 

“Barbershop by day, dance club by night: Astor Place Hairstylists” — Astor Place Hairstylists, a New York City institution, recently broke into the party scene with help from NYU sophomore Quincy Davis.

“Q&A: Greyson Chance on his music comeback and prioritizing mental health” — Singer-songwriter Greyson Chance gets candid about his new era of music and his most recent album. He is playing at Gramercy Theatre on Friday, Dec. 2.

“How to order an NYC bagel the right way” — New York City is famous for its bagels. Here’s how to act like a pro at the counter.

“How Much is Rent in NYC?” — An interview with TikTok’s Caleb Simpson on the wealth disparity within New York City communities.

“Q&A: New Rules discuss TikTok fame and their boy band identity” — WSN sat down with the U.K. and Irish boy band to talk about their new song, music tastes and favorite type of pasta.

“Review: Noah Kahan encapsulates the beauty of heartbreak, healing and the New England fall on ‘Stick Season’” — After Noah Kahan’s backyard video of his single “Stick Season” went viral on TikTok, fans waited with bated breath to see if the album would meet their expectations.

“Wolfgang Tillmans shares his fearless perspective of the world in new MoMA installation” — Wolfgang Tillmans’ ‘To look without fear’ blurs the line between aesthetics and politics.

“NYC Versus American Suburbia: The Limitations of Self Expression” — Moving from a small town to the big city, I had dreams of expressing my true self. However, I had not considered the realities of being a teenage girl in New York City. How can I express myself if I fear for my safety?

“NYU Mystery Concert: Loop pedals, mosh pits and ‘Happy Birthday’” — Students met performers Ethel Cain, Skaiwater and Polo Perks with an outpouring of love.

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