You might have noticed a birdcage underneath the Arch in WSP. The cage, Ai Weiwei’s “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors,” is a comment on the increasing hostility toward immigrants and the rise of nationalism throughout the world.
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First-Generation Student to Next-Generation Developer
Jeremy Muhia moved to the U.S. from Kenya to attend New York University. Four years later, Muhia is in contention for software development positions at Airbnb, Microsoft and Snapchat.
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Vail Dance Festival Showcases Female Choreographers
“Ballet is woman” is at the core of Vail Dance Festival’s 2017 NOW Premieres. Showcasing all female choreographers, NOW Premieres will feature world premieres from Lauren Lovette, Claudia Schreier, Michelle Dorrance and Pam Tanowitz.
Stories
Tisch Tradition Proves Timely This Year
For sophomores in Tisch Drama, this rite of passage is the Poetry Projects.
Tisch Alumna Talks Sugar Babies, Shivas and SXSW
Emma Seligman’s senior thesis “Shiva Baby” premiered at SXSW last week. I sat down with the student filmmaker to discuss shivas and sugar babies.
Up-and-Comers: Alexia Salingaros
As part of WSN’s 2018 Up-and-Comers, I sat down with emerging filmmaker Alexia Salingaros to talk about her philanthropy, success and future.
The Hidden Irreverence of Emily Dickinson
“Wild Nights with Emily” uncovers the vivacious and queer life of Emily Dickinson and the poet’s relationship with Susan Gibert.
Sean Baker: “The Florida Project”
I sat down with filmmaker Sean Baker to discuss “The Florida Project,” the Academy Awards and what’s next for the Tisch grad.
Growing Up and Getting Out with “Lady Bird”
While Christine McPherson isn’t necessarily perfect, “Lady Bird” most definitely is.
André Aciman: “Call Me By Your Name”
I sat down with author André Aciman to discuss “Call Me By Your Name” and its unprecedented success.
Greta Gerwig and the Indie That Could
“Lady Bird” director Greta Gerwig spoke with college newspapers about mothers and daughters, women in film and finding glory in your hometown.
A Tale of Two Administrations
Academy Award-nominated biopic “The Post” reveals unsettling parallels between the political administrations of then and now.
Ai Weiwei Challenges Trump’s Wall, DACA Repeal
You might have noticed a birdcage underneath the Arch in WSP. The cage, Ai Weiwei’s “Good Fences Make Good Neighbors,” is a comment on the increasing hostility toward immigrants and the rise of nationalism throughout the world.
